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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shandare Regeemen (ranked 3237 p4p, 2868 weight class) and Greg McDonald (ranked 258 p4p, 230 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shandare Regeemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regeemen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Regeemen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Regeemen.
Regeemen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regeemen throws a lazy head kick
and Regeemen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regeemen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regeemen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald stalls.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonald receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Regeemen tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Regeemen being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Greg McDonald.
Regeemen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regeemen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regeemen.
Regeemen misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Regeemen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Regeemen throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Regeemen is rocked!
Regeemen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Regeemen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Regeemen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin in the buildup to the fight.
Regeemen throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a big right hand! Oh Regeemen is in trouble here! McDonald follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg McDonald!
Greg McDonald spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Carmont (ranked 2582 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Lance Hodges (ranked 277 p4p, 316 weight class). Lance Hodges 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Carmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmont throws a body shot but no joy.
Hodges has closed the distance and engaged Carmont in a clinch.
Carmont is working for takedown but Hodges is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Carmont has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hodges gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carmont.
Carmont is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Carmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hodges pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carmont has Hodges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hodges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hodges stops a takedown attempt from Carmont.
Carmont is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmont drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodges misses with a punch to the body.
Carmont is working for takedown but Hodges is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carmont blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmont is working for takedown but Hodges is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hodges is pressed up against the cage. Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodges down to the mat. Hodges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hodges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmont shoots and misses
and Hodges counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jerome Carmont has been cut.
Carmont tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges counters with a nice right hand that sends Carmont toppling to the canvas! Carmont scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hodges finish him?!
Carmont doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carmont is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges rushes Carmont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hodges.
Hodges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carmont's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hodges.
Hodges prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodges is pressed up against the cage. Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodges down to the mat. Hodges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodges manages to avoid it.
Hodges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carmont with a body shot.
Hodges clinches up with Carmont and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hodges avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hodges prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hodges is pressed up against the cage. Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodges down to the mat. Hodges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carmont circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hodges. Carmont falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hodges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Hodges!
Lance Hodges took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Rinderknecht (ranked 1849 p4p, 3385 weight class) and King James (ranked 219 p4p, 326 weight class). Rinderknecht comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as King James enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Rinderknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinderknecht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rinderknecht feints a jab promting James to slip. Rinderknecht then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rinderknecht. That did some damage!
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinderknecht moves away.
Rinderknecht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rinderknecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James tries to get to full guard but Rinderknecht has control of the leg.
Rinderknecht perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Rinderknecht's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rinderknecht's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
James wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinderknecht wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James taking some punishment here, with Rinderknecht in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rinderknecht in particular looking to stall.
James trying to hold on to Rinderknecht's head to control him but Rinderknecht postures up.
Rinderknecht scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rinderknecht in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rinderknecht wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rinderknecht working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
James is looking to stand up but Rinderknecht isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinderknecht sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rinderknecht postures up.
Rinderknecht sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rinderknecht 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.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James keeping moving, preventing Rinderknecht from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rinderknecht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rinderknecht throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Rinderknecht is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James tries a low kick but Rinderknecht avoids it.
Rinderknecht feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinderknecht checks a low kick from James.
Rinderknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Rinderknecht effectively controlling the action here.
Rinderknecht struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht has him pressed against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinderknecht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rinderknecht takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Rinderknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rinderknecht has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James misses with a body kick.
Rinderknecht darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Rinderknecht into the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht is controlling him.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James breaks the clinch.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rinderknecht has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James tries to sprawl but Rinderknecht drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
James wants to improve his position but Rinderknecht is controlling well.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rinderknecht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rinderknecht wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rinderknecht throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Rinderknecht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from James.
James tries to move into range but Rinderknecht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a leg kick but Rinderknecht checks it.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rinderknecht darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Rinderknecht into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Rinderknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht has him pressed against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinderknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rinderknecht with a jab.
Rinderknecht shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinderknecht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
Rinderknecht blocks the body kick.
Rinderknecht checks a leg kick.
Rinderknecht is looking to counter punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
James swings for the body but Rinderknecht moves out of range.
We've been informed that James has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rinderknecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinderknecht. Rinderknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Rinderknecht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And James responds with a good body kick, but Rinderknecht manages to step out the way in time.
James thows a leg kick but Rinderknecht checks it
and Rinderknecht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rinderknecht crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Rinderknecht gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Rinderknecht manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James blocks a jab.
James tries to score with a low kick but Rinderknecht moves his leg out of the way.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a leg kick which misses Rinderknecht's front leg but catches the back leg as Rinderknecht tries to avoid it.
James throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinderknecht takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rinderknecht is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James throws a jab when Rinderknecht was well out of range.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Rinderknecht feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinderknecht misses with a two punch combination.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Rinderknecht, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James is looking to land body kicks.
Rinderknecht instigates a clinch.
Rinderknecht is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rinderknecht wants a takedown but no success here.
Rinderknecht is looking to take this one to the mat.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rinderknecht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James misses with some punches.
Rinderknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rinderknecht on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht has him pressed against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinderknecht fails with a takedown attempt.
James lands a head kick. Rinderknecht smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James misses with a leg kick.
King James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James tried to score with a low kick but Rinderknecht checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Rinderknecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a kick to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
The crowd cheers as Rinderknecht lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinderknecht cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James tried to score with a low kick but Rinderknecht checks it.
Rinderknecht throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Rinderknecht misses with a few strikes there.
Rinderknecht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rinderknecht takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rinderknecht with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James slips a jab and a cross from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
James throws a leg kick but Rinderknecht sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rinderknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
Nice body kick there by James.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rinderknecht throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rinderknecht is in James's guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rinderknecht.
James is looking for a sweep.
Rinderknecht works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rinderknecht controlling from mount.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinderknecht controlling the position easily from mount.
James tries to hold on but Rinderknecht postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinderknecht lands a heavy elbow.
Rinderknecht controlling from mount.
James tries to hold on but Rinderknecht postures up.
Rinderknecht cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht avoids the attempt from James to control.
Rinderknecht controlling his opponent.
Rinderknecht has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Albert Rinderknecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rinderknecht landing punches.
Rinderknecht has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Rinderknecht takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rinderknecht pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay.
King James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rinderknecht landing shots from mount.
James tries to hold on but Rinderknecht pushes him away.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Rinderknecht tries to control but James wriggling away.
James is working to get back to half guard.
James tries to lock up and control but Rinderknecht gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht tries to control but James wriggling away.
Rinderknecht scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Rinderknecht has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rinderknecht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinderknecht content just to control the position here.
Albert Rinderknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Rinderknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Rinderknecht!
A relieved looking Albert Rinderknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordin St.John (ranked 1950 p4p, 2014 weight class) and William Ernest Henley (ranked 222 p4p, 229 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jordin St.John has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jordin St.John seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordin St.John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Ernest Henley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley jabs at St.John's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from St.John. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by St.John. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from St.John misses.
Henley throws a body shot but no joy.
St.John drops Henley with a beautiful combination! Henley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - St.John is looking for the KO!
 It looks like William Ernest Henley has been cut.
St.John misses with an uppercut. Henley saw that one coming.
Henley feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but St.John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henley thows a huge punch but St.John dodges it nicely.
St.John looking for submissions off his back.
Henley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henley trying to control the action but St.John is working from the bottom.
St.John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henley is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Henley 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.
St.John wants to control but Henley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St.John tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Henley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henley winds up and cracks St.John with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
St.John looking for submissions off his back.
St.John is looking to control Henley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St.John avoid being mounted?
St.John trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
St.John tries to hold on but Henley pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Jordin St.John has been cut.
Henley lands a big shot there that rocks St.John but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Henley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St.John is trying to escape the mount.
Henley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Henley working St.John over with strikes here.
St.John tries to hold on but Henley postures up.
Henley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St.John hang on?
Jordin St.John's cut is getting worse.
Henley avoids the attempt from St.John to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley landing strikes from the mount and St.John is in trouble!
Jeez, Jordin St.John's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jordin St.John's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Ernest Henley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Butch Wang (ranked 2838 p4p, 1782 weight class) and Harrison Rose (ranked 277 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Rose!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wang!
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Wang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rose.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Wang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang misses with a body kick.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wang tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rose avoids the head kick by Wang.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butch Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang throws a lazy body kick
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wang throws a leg kick
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Wang misses with a hook to the body
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wang is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang is aggressively charging in as Rose backs up avoiding any damage. Rose tosses out a jab and Wang runs right into it face first! Wang is out cold! Rose dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harrison Rose!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ratibor Volkov (ranked 1633 p4p, 1271 weight class) and Dayquan Lamar (ranked 138 p4p, 108 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratibor Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dayquan Lamar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Lamar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Volkov.
Lamar lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
 Lamar is rocked!
Lamar misses the shot to the body.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lamar.
Lamar slips a straight right by Volkov.
Lamar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lamar slips a jab from Volkov.
Lamar connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lamar.
Lamar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamar misses with a looping left.
Lamar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov with a hook.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Lamar counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dayquan Lamar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Lamar breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov moves out of range as Lamar strikes.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Lamar breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov slips under a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Volkov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Lamar counters with a straight right hand.
Lamar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Lamar misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Lamar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Lamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lamar off his feet! Lamar tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ratibor Volkov!
A victorious Ratibor Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Capot (ranked 2845 p4p, 1696 weight class) and Miles Fox (ranked 291 p4p, 195 weight class). Frank Capot 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Capot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles Fox!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capot.
Capot fails with a takedown attempt.
Capot misses with the combination.
Fox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fox throws a body shot but no joy.
Capot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Capot fails with a takedown attempt.
Capot misses with a takedown
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Capot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox is looking to slow Capot down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Capot is defended easily by Fox.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox misses the jab.
Fox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fox lands a nice looking body shot.
Capot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
Capot throws a body shot but no joy.
Capot dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Capot's head and hops out.
Capot backing away here, and Fox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Capot shoots in.
Fox throws out a counter right but Capot avoids it with no problem.
Capot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fox thumps Capot with a low kick.
Fox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Capot has his takedown stuffed
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox cracks Capot on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Capot falls backwards against the cage. Fox follows up with more strikes that drop Capot to his knees. Fox keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Capot! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Fox!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Carvalho (ranked 1082 p4p, 743 weight class) and Kurt Lemon (ranked 95 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Lemon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Lemon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvalho doesn't seem phased though.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
Lemon scores with a nice right hand.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemon works the jab nicely.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eduardo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemon drops Carvalho with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Carvalho! Lemon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Lemon!
A very excited looking Kurt Lemon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Ettish (ranked 1961 p4p, 3164 weight class) and Jake Everett (ranked 202 p4p, 300 weight class). Jake Everett 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Ettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Everett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ettish counter with a right hand.
Everett keeps the fight on the outside.
Ettish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Everett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ettish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Everett, pushing him back against the cage.
Everett manages to break the clinch.
Everett circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everett. Ettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everett swings widly with a right hand
and Ettish counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Everett tries to keep at a distance but Ettish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Everett stalling against the cage.
Ettish is trying to pull guard but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
Ettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ettish tries to work over Everett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ettish lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ettish is leaning against Everett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Everett prevents a body shot from Ettish.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Everett holds him up against the cage and eventually Ettish drops back down to his feet.
Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Everett controls the action.
Ettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Everett takes a shot to the head.
Ettish is trying to pull guard but Everett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
I was talking to Ettish's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Ettish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Everett is trying to break the clinch but Ettish is controlling him.
Ettish tries to throw a body punch but Everett avoids it by throwing Ettish back against the cage.
Everett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Everett can't find room to land a body shot as Ettish controls the action.
Everett lands with a light punch inside.
Ettish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Everett smiles and moves away.
Everett catches Ettish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ettish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ettish fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Everett.
Nice defenses there by Ettish.
It looked like Ettish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Everett. That snapped Ettish's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ettish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Everett thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ettish was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jake Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everett connects with a single shot there.
Everett keeps the fight on the outside.
Everett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ettish takes one to the side of the head.
Ettish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ettish has managed to clinch.
Everett throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish.
Everett breaks from the clinch.
Everett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Everett throws a jab when Ettish was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett throws out a loose jab but Ettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ettish counters with a stiff right hand.
Ettish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ettish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Everett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Everett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Everett scores with a jab to the head.
Ettish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Everett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ettish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Everett smiles and moves away.
Ettish doesn't manage to clinch there - Everett circles away.
Everett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andy Ettish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Everett scores with a jab to the body.
Everett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ettish closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett blocking some punches.
Ettish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Everett controls the action.
Everett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ettish.
Everett lands a nice uppercut.
Ettish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Everett smiles and moves away.
Everett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ettish throwing a counter right hand but Everett manages to avoid it.
Everett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Everett scores with a nice right hand.
Ettish wants to clinch.
Everett throws a shot from downtown. Ettish moves away and avoids it.
Everett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettish is just out of range.
Ettish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Everett 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.
Everett misses with a body shot.
Everett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Everett shoots in for a takedown but Ettish shows good takedown defense.
Ettish was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ettish has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ettish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ettish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ettish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Ettish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Everett.
Everett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Everett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Everett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ettish blocks a jab.
Ettish wants to clinch up but Everett keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish wants to clinch.
Everett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ettish as he avoids it easily.
Ettish tries to clinch up but Everett circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett throws a shot from downtown. Ettish moves away and avoids it.
Ettish clinches.
Ettish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ettish working aggressively here.
Ettish jumps guard and drags Everett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ettish looking for subs off his back but Everett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Everett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Everett trying to pass the guard but Ettish defending well.
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Everett is pressing down on Ettish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ettish is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett is trying to control. Ettish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Everett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ettish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Everett content to control rather than advance.
Everett is trying to control. Ettish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Everett wants to take a breather but Ettish is having none of it.
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Everett is keen to just control but Ettish is a slippery customer.
Everett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Everett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Everett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big right from Everett misses.
Everett throws a shot to the body.
Ettish staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Everett misses
and Ettish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ettish tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.
Everett throws a jab but it's blocked by Ettish.
Ettish wants to clinch up but Everett keeps it at a distance.
Ettish tries to clinch there but Everett circles away.
Ettish moves away from the strike by Everett.
Ettish is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ettish is looking to clinch.
Everett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ettish was well out of range. Poor timing from Everett.
Ettish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ettish is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Everett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ettish wants to clinch up but Everett keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Everett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andy Ettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Everett misses with an uppercut. Ettish saw that one coming.
Everett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ettish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Everett misses with a body shot
and Ettish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Everett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ettish.
Everett looks to land a right hand but Ettish moved out of range.
Everett misses with a wild body shot.
Ettish slips a jab from Everett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.
Ettish tries to clinch up but Everett circles away and keeps his distance.
Ettish tries to clinch up.
Ettish moves in looking to clinch but Everett pushes him off.
Ettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Everett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ettish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ettish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Everett to score with a decent uppercut.
Ettish throws a hook but Everett blocks it.
Ettish tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.
Ettish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everett misses with a straight left.
Everett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ettish is looking to counter punch.
Ettish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Everett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Everett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Everett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ettish tries to clinch there but Everett circles away.
Everett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ettish tries to clinch up
and Everett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Everett works his way into side control.
Ettish stops Everett from passing to mount.
Ettish looks to move to half guard but instead Everett has passed into mount! Damn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Everett prevents Ettish from getting the reversal.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ettish is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Everett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jake Everett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ettish gets back to half guard.
Everett slows the pace down in half guard.
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Everett 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.
Everett moves nicely into side control.
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish is working hard here to advance position.
Everett trying to control the action but Ettish is working from the bottom.
Ettish strikes from the bottom but Everett takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Ettish is trying desperately to improve position.
Everett blocks Ettish's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ettish regains half guard.
Ettish tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jake Everett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Everett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Everett 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Everett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malo Tavara (ranked 1291 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Bryson Whitehead (ranked 142 p4p, 110 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malo Tavara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryson Whitehead!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehead misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Tavara's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tavara defending well as Whitehead loads up on a big left hand.
Whitehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Tavara.
Whitehead tests Tavara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whitehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavara.
It looked like Tavara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whitehead.
Whitehead shoots in for a double leg but Tavara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Tavara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whitehead misses with a wild body shot.
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead connects with the punch.
Whitehead dodges the punch combination from Tavara.
Whitehead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavara counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead throws a hook to the side of Tavara's head but Tavara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavara throws a combination. Whitehead tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whitehead drives through and clinches with Tavara against the cage.
Tavara misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitehead swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitehead misses with the head strike.
Whitehead breaks from the clinch.
Whitehead throws a body punch but Tavara moves out of range.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitehead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tavara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitehead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitehead throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whitehead has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead missing with a left hand there. Tavara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Tavara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitehead.
Whitehead misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whitehead, as that shot connected.
Tavara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavara looks to throw the jab but Whitehead is out of range.
Tavara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tavara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tavara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitehead connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Tavara as he connects with a hook.
Whitehead throws an overhand right that lands on Tavara's shoulder, as Tavara tries to avoid the shot.
Tavara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitehead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Tavara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavara moves away from the strike by Whitehead.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whitehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehead misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitehead misses with a hook
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavara throws a lazy right hand but Whitehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitehead lands a jab to the head.
Tavara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitehead to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whitehead with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitehead scores with a nice strike.
Whitehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehead throws out a powerful jab.
Whitehead throws a combination that misses
and Tavara counters with a nice body shot.
Whitehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Whitehead 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.
Whitehead throws a good cross that connects.
Whitehead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whitehead scores with a decent looking hook.
Whitehead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Whitehead.
Whitehead throws the left hand but Tavara avoids the punch easily.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavara but Tavara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitehead throws an off balance right hand
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavara takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Whitehead misses
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavara missing with a left hand there. Whitehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitehead throws a nice looking combination but Tavara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitehead lands a nice hook to Tavara's body. Tavara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Tavara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whitehead shoots in and drives through. Tavara sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Whitehead misses
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Whitehead misses
letting Tavara counter with a right hand.
Whitehead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavara missing with a left hand there. Whitehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitehead throws out the jab.
Whitehead moves into range and clinches up with Tavara.
Whitehead is trying to drag Tavara to the mat but Tavara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malo Tavara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Whitehead.
Whitehead dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tavara pushes Whitehead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitehead avoiding damage.
Tavara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavara lands a shot to the body.
Tavara scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavara prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Whitehead to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavara.
Whitehead presses Tavara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tavara as the two fighters clinch.
Whitehead is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Tavara.
Tavara gets through Whitehead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whiteheads head.
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
Whitehead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whitehead is trying to maintain a safe position but Tavara gets an underhook and turns Whitehead into the cage.
Whitehead blocks an uppercut.
Whitehead misses with the head strike.
Whitehead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitehead.
Tavara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara pushes Whitehead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whiteheads head.
Tavara stops a takedown attempt from Whitehead.
Tavara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitehead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavara struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitehead controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Whitehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavara tries to work over Whitehead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitehead digs a right hand underneath Tavara's ribcage. Tavara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whitehead is trying to stall.
Tavara lands a left hand.
Whitehead misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tavara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavara wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavara walks into a straight right hand from Whitehead.
Tavara blocks a jab.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whitehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavara.
Tavara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Whitehead. Beautiful body shot.
Tavara looks to throw the jab but Whitehead is out of range.
Whitehead looks to throw the jab but Tavara is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tavara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead looks to throw the jab but Tavara is out of range.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavara looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitehead is just out of range.
Whitehead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavara.
Whitehead tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavara defends well and Whitehead ends up having to push Tavara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tavara is looking to counter punch.
Bryson Whitehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitehead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Whitehead misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitehead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitehead lands an overhand right.
Malo Tavara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitehead shoots in but no luck this time.
Malo Tavara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Whitehead.
Tavara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitehead looks to land a left hand but Tavara moved out of range nicely.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whitehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavara.
Tavara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Tavara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitehead.
Whitehead with a poor takedown
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara moves out of range as Whitehead strikes.
Whitehead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Whitehead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavara throws out a loose jab but Whitehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara walks into a straight right hand from Whitehead.
Tavara misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Whitehead does no damage.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tavara throws a body punch but Whitehead moves out of range.
Whitehead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavara misses its target.
Whitehead with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitehead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavara manages to avoid it.
Tavara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitehead.
Whitehead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavara.
A quick step to the side and Tavara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Whitehead. Beautiful body shot.
Whitehead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryson Whitehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead misses with an uppercut.
Tavara slips under a jab from Whitehead.
Tavara blocks a jab.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitehead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Tavara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tavara tries to move into range but Whitehead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavara swinging wildly here.
Whitehead misses the body punch
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryson Whitehead.
I think Whitehead 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryson Whitehead!
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