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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Stephenson (ranked 4332 p4p, 24104 weight class) and Seung Joon (ranked 324 p4p, 378 weight class). Joon has chosen BewhY (비와이) – 가라사대 (GOTTASADAE) as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seung Joon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joon.
Stephenson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Joon lands with an overhand left.
Stephenson lands with a shot to the body.
Stephenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joon, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Leo Stephenson has been cut.
Joon throws a good cross that connects.
 Stephenson is rocked!
Joon fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stephenson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stephenson looks to clinch but Joon throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stephenson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Seung Joon!
After winning the bout, Seung Joon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smack (ranked 2601 p4p, 1633 weight class) and Jukka Miettinen (ranked 282 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Smack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jukka Miettinen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen needs to keep his hands up - Smack had a free shot at his head there.
Miettinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miettinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smacks head.
Miettinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Miettinen avoiding damage.
Miettinen prevents Smack from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miettinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smack tries to break the clinch but Miettinen is controlling the position.
Smack wants to break free but Miettinen has control.
Miettinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miettinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smack is rocked!
Miettinen is stalling here.
Oh Smack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miettinen digs a right hand underneath Smack's ribcage. Smack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miettinen works on Smack's body with a couple of short punches.
Smack seems to have got his legs back now.
Smack is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miettinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miettinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smack! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Miettinen is unloading with more strikes now! Smack drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Miettinen!
A relieved looking Jukka Miettinen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tout Petit Gigante (ranked 439 p4p, 484 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 50 p4p, 56 weight class). Gigante comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To Heartbreak. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tout Petit Gigante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gigante wants to get back to full guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Juarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gigante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juarez controlling the action here.
Juarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Gigante is working hard here to advance position.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juarez wants to control the pace but Gigante is squirming around nicely.
Juarez controlling from the full mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take his opponent's back but Gigante doesn't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back but he can't do it this time.
Gigante has given up his back here. Will Juarez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is trying to stick to Gigante's back but Gigante is turning into Juarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gigante.
Gigante pushes down on Juarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juarez is in trouble now - Gigante has advanced to mount!
Juarez is looking to get to half guard.
Gigante looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigante moves to the back position.
Gigante is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Juarez holding both Gigante 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gigante doesn't have the hooks in and Juarez manages to turn into his guard.
Juarez won't allow Gigante to sweep him here.
Gigante working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Juarez preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gigante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gigante moves into full guard.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom.
Juarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gigante keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Gigante wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gigante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gigante regains half guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Gigante won't allow Juarez to pass to mount.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juarez's back!
Juarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gigante's guard. Nice work there by Juarez.
Gigante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elix Juarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gigante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gigante lands in his opponent's guard.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances to half guard.
Juarez is looking to control Gigante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
Juarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigante's back!
Juarez working for the choke.
Gigante tries to break free.
Gigante manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juarez's guard. Nice work there by Gigante.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is keeping the position.
Juarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigante is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante postures up.
Gigante wants to pass to mount but Juarez is defending the position.
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Juarez defends the submission attempt.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
Gigante is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now.
Juarez controlling the position well.
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gigante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gigante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gigante.
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juarez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gigante is staying active.
Gigante is looking for a kimura here.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigante is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez looking to control.
Juarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gigante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigante defends well.
Juarez trying to keep a closed guard but Gigante is proving a slippery customer.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juarez's guard.
Juarez is pressing down on Gigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gigante slips nicely into half guard.
Gigante works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigante with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gigante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Juarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gigante is trying to get an arm triangle but Juarez is defending well.
Gigante moves into full mount!
Juarez is controlling an arm, preventing Gigante from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gigante takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez tries to break free.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tout Petit Gigante dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gigante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juarez did well to prevent Gigante getting side control.
Elix Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juarez.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigante off and has taken his back!
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy.
Juarez has the hooks in. Gigante is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gigante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gigante tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gigante can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tout Petit Gigante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back here but Gigante is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez looking to control but Gigante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juarez takes Gigante's back.
Juarez keeps control of the position as Gigante tries to break free.
Juarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigante is defending well though. Juarez let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez working for a choke but Gigante is defending well.
Gigante tries to roll but Juarez sticks to his back.
Gigante fending off the submission attempt from Juarez.
Gigante is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gigante showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez doesn't have the hooks in and Gigante manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez gets back to half guard.
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass to full mount but Juarez defends it.
Gigante 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.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juarez tries to roll over but Gigante keeps him under control.
Juarez moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juarez is on top in guard.
Gigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Gigante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gigante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juarez has managed to get both his arms back between Gigante's legs - danger averted.
Gigante has his foot on Juarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juarez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elix Juarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juarez 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Elix Juarez!
Tout Petit Gigante wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tout Petit Gigante 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Smith (ranked 3401 p4p, 3409 weight class) and Valentino Chavez (ranked 339 p4p, 340 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Chavez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Chavez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Chavez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chavez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chavez jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to stand but Chavez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith stands up from Chavez's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chavez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Chavez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chavez tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Chavez throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with the punch.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruben Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Chavez.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez looks winded!
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Smith digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Chavez backpedaling.
Smith lands a jab to Chavez's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith is looking to wear down Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruben Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruben Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by Chavez.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith catches Chavez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez throws a big counter head kick but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith clinches.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruben Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruben Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Chavez.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 Chavez is rocked!
Smith is pawing at Chavez, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Chavez's nose. Chavez is badly hurt! Smith pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Chavez tries desperately to hold on but Smith is relentless in his assault! As Chavez receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Smith away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ruben Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ King (ranked 1772 p4p, 3097 weight class) and Igor Lightning (ranked 137 p4p, 189 weight class). JJ King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning has a takedown stuffed.
Lightning drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lightning decides to stand back up. Lightning steps back and let's King get back to his feet.
Lightning feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Lightning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lightning stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King is trying to keep Lightning in close.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lightning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is controlling Lightning's posture.
Lightning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lightning wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lightning throws a big right hand that misses.
Lightning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lightning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lightning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lightning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King is looking for a triangle but Lightning pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lightning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lightning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning throws a big elbow that misses.
Lightning is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Lightning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lightning on the ground.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lightning keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
Lightning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lightning.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lightning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lightning is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lightning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lightning distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Lightning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King is looking to stand up but Lightning isn't so interested in that idea.
Lightning throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King wants to sweep here but Lightning controlling him for the moment.
King is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lightning throws a big elbow that misses.
Lightning lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lightning postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Lightning content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lightning throws a big elbow that misses.
Lightning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Lightning is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King working a defensive guard here.
Lightning distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
Lightning throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Lightning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King has momentary wrist control but Lightning slips an elbow through the middle.
King pulls Lightning in to control the position.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lightning dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lightning drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lightning lands a heavy elbow.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Lightning has a good base and remains in mount.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Igor Lightning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lightning misses with a head shot.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Lightning cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Lightning there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lightning looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has King covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Lightning!
Igor Lightning is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Odom (ranked 5004 p4p, 5026 weight class) and Logan Owens (ranked 265 p4p, 267 weight class). Braxton Odom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Braxton Odom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Owens!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens shoots in and drives through. Odom sprawls well.
Owens rushes Odom and presses him up against the cage.
Owens tries to pull guard but Odom won't allow it.
Owens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Owens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Odom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Odom trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Owens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Odom to keep the fight standing.
Braxton Odom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Owens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Odom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odom successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odom is adopting a defensive guard.
Odom is breathing heavily.
Owens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Odom is retaining full guard.
Owens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Owens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Odom is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Odom has a closed guard, preventing Owens from standing up.
Odom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Owens has passed into side control.
Odom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Odom looks to move to half guard but instead Owens has passed into mount! Damn!
Owens controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands with some strikes.
Owens controlling the pace for now.
Owens is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Owens feints and as Odom raises his hands in defense, Owens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Owens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens gets to his feet - Odom follows without any prompting.
Owens clinches.
Owens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Owens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Owens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Owens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odom defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Owens 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.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Logan Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odom defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Owens is continuing to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Odom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odom wants to control but Owens passes into side.
Owens swings around for an armbar but Odom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Owens's guard.
Owens trying to control the position.
Odom stopping the sweep attempt from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odom stops Owens from standing up.
Owens kicks Odom off and gets to his feet.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odom wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Odom dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owens is looking for a takedown.
Owens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odom prevents it.
Owens jumps guard and drags Odom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Odom trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom is really struggling to control Owens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Odom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Owens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Owens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Owens!
Owens is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Odom's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Owens has control of an arm but Odom manages to advance to Owens's back!
Owens is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
Owens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Odom pinned against the cage. Odom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owens clinches up with Odom and pushes him back against the cage.
Odom has Owens pressed against the cage.
Odom tries to pull guard but Owens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Owens pulls guard successfully.
Odom wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is pulling down on Odom's head to control his posture.
Odom postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Owens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Odom, into his guard.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Odom controls Owens momentarily but Owens frees himself.
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.
Odom being controlled here, momentarily.
Owens advances to half guard.
Owens controlling the pace.
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens clinches.
Owens is pushing Odom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Owens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Odom after a bit of a struggle.
Braxton Odom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Owens.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Owens takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Odom jumps guard but Owens stands there with Odom around his waist. Odom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owens.
As Owens tries to get set, Odom tries to push him back and clinch up but Owens manages to avoid the attempt.
Owens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Odom is looking to regain half guard here but Owens keeps moving and retains side control.
Owens working the head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens decides to stand back up. Owens steps back and let's Odom get back to his feet.
Braxton Odom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odom circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Owens 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Logan Owens!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Logan Owens!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Logan Owens!
Logan Owens wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Morah (ranked 4497 p4p, 5014 weight class) and Abdullah Alvarado (ranked 330 p4p, 348 weight class). Jonah Morah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonah Morah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdullah Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alvarado is trying to control but Morah passes into side control!
Alvarado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morah is working to tighten his grip on Alvarado's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Alvarado has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Morah is really squeezing tight and eventually Alvarado passes out! Morah breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonah Morah!
Jonah Morah is the new featherweight champion!
Jonah Morah gave a mention to Tokzik Dope L.A. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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