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DDCF Rising Power 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank McCoy (ranked 3487 p4p, 22070 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 346 p4p, 449 weight class). Hank McCoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 33 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjölnir lands with a cross.
 It looks like Hank McCoy has been cut.
Mjölnir misses with a hook. McCoy ducked under it nicely.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Mjölnir.
Mjölnir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Mjölnir counters with a nice uppercut.
Mjölnir throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Mjölnir defending well.
Mjölnir is trying to stand back up but McCoy is controlling him
McCoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mjölnir sees it coming and defends easily.
Mjölnir won't allow McCoy to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCoy trying to advance position but Mjölnir counters by regaining guard.
McCoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCoy is looking to advance position but Mjölnir has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCoy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control here.
McCoy controlling the position well.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.
McCoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mjölnir being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mjölnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Mjölnir's guard.
McCoy prevents Mjölnir from getting back to his feet.
McCoy advances position into side control!
McCoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torsten Mjölnir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank McCoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mjölnir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCoy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mjölnir sprawls well initially but McCoy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Mjölnir really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCoy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mjölnir can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
McCoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mjölnir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mjölnir shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
McCoy is working for a guillotine from mount but Mjölnir frees his head quite easily.
McCoy controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Mjölnir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCoy.
McCoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy looking for a guillotine from mount but Mjölnir is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank McCoy's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mjölnir looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
McCoy scores with a takedown into Mjölnir's guard.
McCoy trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom.
Hank McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCoy slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjölnir tries to kick McCoy off but McCoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCoy moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mjölnir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mjölnir is being controlled here.
McCoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Mjölnir is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mjölnir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCoy advances to full mount.
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCoy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking to secure an arm triangle but Mjölnir defends it well.
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mjölnir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mjölnir shrugs it off.
That's four 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.
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCoy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mjölnir is now in McCoy's guard. A big mistake from McCoy there, giving up the dominant position!
McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mjölnir postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank McCoy!
A victorious Hank McCoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lesage (ranked 3422 p4p, 2895 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 369 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie Lesage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesage is just out of range.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Lesage.
Lesage takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lesage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesage missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesage.
A big right from Lesage misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Lesage knows he should have avoided that one.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Lesage as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesage. That's going to slow Materlak down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lesage misses its target.
Materlak misses with a hook. Lesage ducked under it nicely.
Lesage misses with an uppercut
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesage counters with a good, hard body kick but Materlak shrugs it off.
Lesage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lesage moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Lesage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Lesage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materlak's sensitive parts.
Materlak blocks a head kick by Lesage.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materlak jabs at Lesage's body.
Materlak moves out of range as Lesage strikes.
Materlak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lesage counters with a straight right hand.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lesage throws a push kick but Materlak slaps the foot to one side.
Materlak tries a quick counter leg kick but Lesage is wise to it.
Lesage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak moves out of range as Lesage strikes.
Materlak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lesage with a body shot.
Materlak throws a front kick that sends Lesage stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak swings for the body but Lesage moves out of range.
Lesage checks a leg kick.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak looks to land a body kick but Lesage moved away.
Materlak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Materlak throws a sloppy head kick
and Lesage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesage throws a sloppy head kick and Materlak moves out of range easily.
Lesage missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesage connects with a solid leg kick.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Lesage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Lesage.
Lesage lands with an uppercut that bounces Materlak off the cage and back into range.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Lesage.
Materlak tries to clinch there but Lesage circles away.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Lesage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Lesage.
Lesage takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Lesage throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Materlak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lesage looks for the body kick but Materlak saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesage misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak closes the distance but Lesage moves to the side
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesage misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Lesage throws a lazy head kick
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lesage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lesage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesage tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
Lesage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lesage. Materlak shrugs it off though.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Lesage.
Lesage with the inside leg kick.
Lesage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Materlak takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lesage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesage misses with the body kick
and Materlak counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Lesage knows he should have avoided that one.
Lesage swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a head kick.
Lesage tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesage.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Lesage.
Lesage connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Michal Materlak's cut even more.
Lesage throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesage blocks the body kick.
Lesage thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lesage closes the distance and pushes Materlak back into the cage.
Lesage pulls Materlak into 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!
Lesage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Materlak passes Lesage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesage wants to improve his position but Materlak is controlling well.
Lesage wants to control but Materlak is keeping busy.
Lesage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesage is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Materlak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Materlak defends it easily.
Lesage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesage is keeping the position for now.
Materlak lands a couple of digs.
Materlak tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesage is retaining full guard.
Materlak advances position into side control!
Lesage wants to control but Materlak postures up.
Materlak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lesage some visible discomfort.
Materlak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Materlak is trying to get an arm triangle but Lesage is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak tries to move to mount but Lesage blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Lesage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesage tries to control but Materlak manages to take his back.
Lesage trying to control the action but Materlak just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Lesage right now.
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.
Materlak tightening his grip on Lesage, looking for the choke.
Lesage just trying to survive but Materlak is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Materlak looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Michal Materlak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesage tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesage won't enjoy being in this position. Materlak looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lesage is tapping - it's over boys! Materlak picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michal Materlak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Coppola (ranked 2344 p4p, 2723 weight class) and Caique Lima (ranked 258 p4p, 290 weight class). Coppola comes into the arena with Duality blaring out of the sound system. 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 23 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Coppola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caique Lima!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coppola, pushing him back against the cage.
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coppola defends it easily.
Lima keeping full guard, as Coppola tries to pass.
Coppola stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola taking a break here but Lima is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is in trouble now - Coppola has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Coppola's attempts to control the action.
Coppola throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coppola swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lima is now in Coppola's guard. A big mistake from Coppola there, giving up the dominant position!
Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coppola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coppola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coppola!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppola lands a few punches from side control.
Coppola tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coppola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coppola is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coppola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is not content to let Coppola control the position.
Coppola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coppola is stalling here. Lima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coppola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coppola, who protects the arm well.
Coppola sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Coppola defends the submission attempt.
Coppola is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Lima has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook has he got it?? YES! Coppola is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Caique Lima!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Burrows (ranked 2988 p4p, 2414 weight class) and Keenwah Granes (ranked 223 p4p, 196 weight class). Burrows kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baba O'Riley. Granes has chosen 敢不敢 as his entrance music. Keenwah Granes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stuart Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keenwah Granes!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Granes. That snapped Burrows's head back.
Granes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burrows drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Granes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Granes swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows can't find room to land a body shot as Granes controls the action.
Burrows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Granes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burrows lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Granes looking to throw knees to the head but Burrows is blocking nicely.
Burrows works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Granes being controlled here, momentarily.
Granes is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows trying to control but Granes is working from the bottom.
Granes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Granes controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Granes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burrows has Granes in his guard.
Granes throws a big right hand that misses.
Burrows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Granes cracks Burrows with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Granes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows working for submissions but it's allowed Granes to get to half guard.
Burrows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Granes prevents Burrows from improving his position.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows can't keep his opponent in guard - Granes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
Burrows taking some punishment here, with Granes in his half guard.
Granes wants to pass to mount but Burrows is defending the position.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Granes has control of the leg.
Granes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Granes is trying to control the action in half guard but Burrows is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burrows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Granes connects with a nice short shot to Burrows's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Granes connects with a nice short shot to Burrows's temple.
Granes wants to take a breather but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Granes pulls his head out easily.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
Granes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burrows looking for submissions off his back.
Burrows is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Granes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Granes working the head and body with strikes.
Burrows looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Granes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Granes moves into full mount! Burrows won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been informed that Granes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burrows tries to reverse the position but Granes maintains control.
Burrows sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burrows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Granes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burrows's head.
Granes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Granes wants to control from the top but Burrows keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granes chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes dominated that 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.
Burrows misses with a hook.
Burrows moves in looking to clinch but Granes pushes him off.
Granes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burrows misses the jab.
Granes clinches up against the cage.
Burrows takes a shot to the head.
Burrows misses with a punch to the body.
Granes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Granes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Granes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Granes lands with a right to the head.
Granes blocks an uppercut.
Burrows is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Granes can't fight it off and eventually Burrows manages to take the fight to the floor. Granes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Granes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrows is one step ahead there.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Granes keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows stands and throws Granes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Granes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Granes is looking to reverse the position.
Keenwah Granes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burrows swings around for an armbar but Granes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burrows's guard.
Burrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrows, not yet.
Granes drops back looking for a leg! Burrows is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burrows manages to kick Granes off! Granes jumps back into Burrows's guard.
Granes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burrows isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Granes stacks Burrows on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Granes!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes grinds an elbow into Burrows's temple.
Burrows prevents Granes from moving into mount.
Burrows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Granes controlling the position for now.
Granes tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg.
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Granes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
Granes gets full guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Granes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrows is one step ahead there.
Granes keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Granes trying to control the position here.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Granes is retaining full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Granes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Granes pulls Burrows in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granes is on top in guard.
Granes looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Granes won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Granes wants to control from the top but Burrows keeps moving.
Granes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burrows throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Granes escapes and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burrows on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Granes working the ground and pound.
Granes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Granes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burrows wants to sweep but Granes has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Granes pushes Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Granes looking to slow down the pace here.
Granes pulls guard.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granes is keeping the position for now.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Granes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Granes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burrows manages to get himself to full guard.
Granes connects with a couple of short punches.
Granes landing with the ground and pound.
Burrows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Granes manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Granes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Granes keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass.
Granes keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Granes wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Granes trying to keep a closed guard but Burrows is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Granes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrows is one step ahead there.
Burrows is looking to pass into half guard but Granes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Granes is in guard.
Granes stands up over Burrows, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burrows looking for a guillotine here but Granes defends easily.
Granes connects with a couple of short punches.
Burrows is looking for a triangle here but Granes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burrows is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Granes cracks Burrows with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burrows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Granes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Granes scoring with punches and elbows.
Granes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burrows, who protects the arm well.
Granes works to advance to full mount. Burrows defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Granes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Granes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Granes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Burrows is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows taking shots to the head.
Oh Burrows is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burrows is desperately trying to improve his position but Granes has a good base and remains in mount.
Granes unloading with bombs!
Burrows is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granes raining down shots from the mount!
Burrows is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows seems to have got his legs back now.
Granes lands a couple of good shots and Burrows has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Burrows turns into Granes and is now in his guard.
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Granes pulls Burrows in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burrows being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Granes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Granes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keenwah Granes!
Our winner, Keenwah Granes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralen Tilvur (ranked 3872 p4p, 3532 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 375 p4p, 349 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralen Tilvur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tilvur counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Tilvur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tilvur ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
Tilvur darts in and clinches Popkov up against the cage.
Popkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tilvur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tilvur.
Tilvur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popkov throws a head punch that misses.
Tilvur lands with a right to the head.
Tilvur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Popkov misses with some punches.
Tilvur lands a nice uppercut.
Popkov avoiding damage as Tilvur throws knees to the body.
Tilvur lands a body punch.
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!
Tilvur tries a knee to the head but Popkov blocks it.
Popkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tilvur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popkov wants to break free but Tilvur has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilvur scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Mikhail Popkov's cut even more.
Tilvur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Popkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Popkov taking a breather.
Tilvur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Tilvur.
The cut above Mikhail Popkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Popkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikhail Popkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ralen Tilvur!
Our winner, Ralen Tilvur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Omarov (ranked 2161 p4p, 2450 weight class) and Geronimo Lindeman (ranked 254 p4p, 285 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geronimo Lindeman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov connects with a right hand. Lindeman shakes it off.
Omarov misses with a combination
letting Lindeman counter with a right hand.
Omarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindeman lands a front kick.
Lindeman throws a chopping leg kick but Omarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Omarov is looking to counter punch.
Omarov gets the takedown into side control.
Lindeman is not content to let Omarov control the position.
Lindeman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Omarov trying to control the position but Lindeman is working away.
Omarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindeman prevents Omarov from moving into mount.
Check out the look on Omarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Omarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Omarov 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.
Omarov is putting a hurting on Lindeman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Omarov working the ground and pound but Lindeman is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lindeman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Omarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lindeman to see if he's OK.
Omarov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Omarov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov wants to control but Lindeman is keeping him busy.
Lindeman seems a little lost for a moment, as Omarov dominates the positioning.
Omarov is looking to take a break and control but Lindeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omarov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lindeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindeman missing with a left hand there. Omarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindeman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindeman throws a right hand that Omarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Omarov also avoids with ease.
Lindeman ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Omarov.
An inside leg kick from Lindeman misses.
Omarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lindeman throws a leg kick but Omarov checks it.
Lindeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omarov manages to avoid it.
Omarov gets a takedown into half guard.
Omarov working over Lindeman with some ground and pound. Lindeman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindeman defending well though.
Lindeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omarov.
Omarov trying to control from half guard but Lindeman is working away.
Lindeman taking some punishment here, with Omarov in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman is looking to improve his position.
Omarov stands up from half guard.
Lindeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omarov tried to counter with a leg kick but Lindeman avoided it.
Lindeman throws a hook but Omarov blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Lindeman.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindeman loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.
Omarov feints and as Lindeman raises his hands in defense, Omarov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Omarov passes Lindeman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omarov lands a nice short elbow.
Lindeman won't allow Omarov to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magomed Omarov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Omarov lands a slapping body shot.
Omarov wants to clinch up but Lindeman keeps it at a distance.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindeman's corner calls for a 1-2. Lindeman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Omarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lindeman's guard.
Omarov advances to half guard.
Omarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omarov thows a huge punch but Lindeman dodges it nicely.
Omarov is looking to take a break and control but Lindeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov trying to mount his opponent but Lindeman defends it.
Lindeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Omarov passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Omarov.
Omarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindeman keeps working.
Lindeman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Omarov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lindeman is looking to control Omarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lindeman avoid being mounted?
Omarov is pressing down on Lindeman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lindeman is holding on for now.
Lindeman is trying to control but can't.
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.
Lindeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Omarov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Omarov is looking to advance position but Lindeman won't allow it.
Lindeman has hold of Omarov's hands but Omarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Omarov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lindeman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Omarov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Omarov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lindeman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Omarov breaks from Lindeman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov lands a heavy elbow.
Omarov punching from mount but Lindeman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lindeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Omarov throwing strikes but Lindeman bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Omarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Omarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omarov wants to sweep here but Lindeman controlling him for the moment.
Omarov is trying to hold Lindeman in close to prevent damage but Lindeman has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lindeman preventing the sweep.
Lindeman trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Omarov controls Lindeman momentarily but Lindeman frees himself.
Omarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lindeman's guard.
Lindeman keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
Omarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Omarov 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!
Omarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindeman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lindeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindeman throws a leg kick but Omarov moved away.
Lindeman misses the shot to the body.
Omarov tries to counter by clinching up but Lindeman breaks away and moves out of range.
Omarov checks a low kick from Lindeman.
A swing and a miss from Lindeman.
Lindeman misses with a wild body shot.
Lindeman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Lindeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omarov moves into the clinch successfully.
Omarov blocks an uppercut.
Omarov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omarov lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omarov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindeman misses with some punches.
Lindeman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindeman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindeman misses with some punches.
Lindeman misses with some punches.
Omarov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindeman backwards.
Omarov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindeman backwards.
Lindeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omarov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lindeman up against the cage.
Omarov lands with a light punch inside.
Lindeman misses with the head strike.
Lindeman stalling in the clinch but Omarov improves position.
Omarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lindeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Omarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindeman misses with a punch on the inside.
Omarov lands a shoulder strike.
Omarov scores with a shot to the side of Lindeman's head.
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!
Lindeman wants to stall.
Omarov blocking some punches.
Omarov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindeman blocking some punches.
Omarov with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Omarov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Lindeman on the inside.
Lindeman has a couple of punches blocked by Omarov.
Omarov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omarov.
Lindeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lindeman throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Omarov.
Lindeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omarov.
Lindeman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Omarov misses with some punches.
Omarov can't find room to land a body shot as Lindeman controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Omarov obliges.
Lindeman prevents a body shot from Omarov.
A short right from Omarov on the inside.
Lindeman avoiding damage as Omarov throws knees to the body.
Omarov stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Omarov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lindeman blocking some punches.
Omarov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindeman prevents it.
Omarov has a couple of punches blocked by Lindeman.
Omarov looking to throw knees to the head but Lindeman is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lindeman.
Lindeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindeman working aggressively here.
Omarov wants to take the fight to the mat but Lindeman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindeman wants to stall.
Magomed Omarov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lindeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov wants to clinch up but Lindeman keeps it at a distance.
Lindeman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Omarov takes a step back to recover.
Lindeman looks to land a body kick but Omarov moved away.
A shot to the liver by Omarov. Beautiful body shot.
Lindeman throws a chopping leg kick but Omarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Omarov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lindeman just manages to avoid it.
Geronimo Lindeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lindeman throws a hook but Omarov avoids it easily.
Magomed Omarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarov throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Omarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omarov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Omarov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Khan (ranked 1807 p4p, 1504 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 194 p4p, 171 weight class). Ghengis Khan 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 35 - 3, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Ship there.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan scores with a jab. Ship acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Ship's ribs.
Ship takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ship gets slowly back to his feet.
Ship is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ship manages to avoid it.
Ship misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Ghengis Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Ship connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Ship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Ship moved out of range nicely.
Ship feints the counter takedown.
Khan takes a swing at Ship's ribcage but misses.
Ship with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ship. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship misses with a takedown
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khan.
Ghengis Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Ship tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ship lands a body punch.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ship taking a breather.
Ship avoiding damage.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan taking a breather.
Ship tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Ship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship looking to stall.
Ship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan blocks a body shot from Ship.
Ship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ship.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Roman Ship's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Ship's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghengis Khan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 185 p4p, 889 weight class) and Quincy Veto (ranked 21 p4p, 112 weight class). LaFleur comes to the cage accompanied by Rebellion. Jean Francois LaFleur 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quincy Veto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Veto thuds his right hand into LaFleur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Veto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veto missing with a left hand there. LaFleur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veto with the inside leg kick.
Veto stuns LaFleur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veto avoids the body shot from LaFleur.
LaFleur ducks under a wild hook from Veto.
Veto throws a hook but LaFleur blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veto misses with a right hand
and LaFleur counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Quincy Veto has been cut.
Veto throws a poor cross that misses
and LaFleur counters with a nice right hand that sends Veto toppling to the canvas! Veto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can LaFleur finish him?!
 Veto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaFleur counters by clinching up.
Veto is still on wobbly legs! Can LaFleur finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFleur.
LaFleur blocks an uppercut.
LaFleur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaFleur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaFleur unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Veto! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but LaFleur is unloading with more strikes now! Veto drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Jean Francois LaFleur retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jean Francois LaFleur thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marek Brychczy (ranked 544 p4p, 900 weight class) and Laddy Sutherland (ranked 52 p4p, 86 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laddy Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy lands with a nice body punch.
Brychczy checks a low kick from Sutherland.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brychczy checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Sutherland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sutherland misses with a head kick.
Brychczy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sutherland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target.
Brychczy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head kick misses from Sutherland.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland tries to move into range but Brychczy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brychczy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brychczy misses with a hook
and Brychczy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target.
Brychczy throws a hook but Sutherland blocks it.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland passes Brychczy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sutherland trying to control from half guard but Brychczy is working away.
Sutherland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brychczy is just riding it out for now. Sutherland eventually gives up the hold.
Sutherland is working for a submission of some sort.
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Brychczy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Sutherland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sutherland trying to control but Brychczy is having none of it.
Sutherland is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brychczy is in real trouble.
Sutherland has his arm under Brychczy's chin here. Game over son! Sutherland squeezes tightly and Brychczy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland is the new bantamweight champion!
Laddy Sutherland bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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