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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Flynn Knightley (ranked 1438 p4p, 1566 weight class) and Pekka Haalvisto (ranked 140 p4p, 149 weight class). Haalvisto has chosen Fintelligens - Stockholm-Helsinki as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flynn Knightley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Haalvisto!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haalvisto is trying to defend but Knightley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Knightley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knightley thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely.
Haalvisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knightley throwing shots but Haalvisto is blocking nicely.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haalvisto's head.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haalvisto's head.
Haalvisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knightley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knightley throwing shots but Haalvisto is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knightley working the head and body with strikes.
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knightley wants to pass to mount but Haalvisto is defending the position.
Haalvisto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knightley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knightley 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haalvisto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knightley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knightley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haalvisto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Haalvisto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knightley.
Knightley working Haalvisto over with strikes.
Haalvisto is trying to stand up here but Knightley is controlling him well.
Knightley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knightley throwing shots but Haalvisto is blocking nicely.
Knightley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haalvisto defending well though.
Knightley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Haalvisto's temple.
Knightley thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley wants to take a breather but Haalvisto is having none of it.
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haalvisto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knightley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haalvisto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knightley is nestled in close to Haalvisto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knightley looking to finish Haalvisto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haalvisto!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haalvisto's face.
Knightley trying to control but Haalvisto is having none of it.
BOOM! Knightley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knightley trying to control but Haalvisto is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knightley dominating with strikes here.
Knightley landing strikes from the mount.
Haalvisto is in a horrible position here. Knightley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knightley looking to finish Haalvisto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haalvisto!
That's four 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!
Knightley looking to finish Haalvisto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haalvisto!
Knightley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knightley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Haalvisto is rocked!
Knightley lands a big shot there that rocks Haalvisto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Haalvisto is still in real trouble! Can Knightley finish him?
Knightley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A big strike lands for Knightley! That's really hurt Haalvisto and he's turned his back - Knightley keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Knightley jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Knightley!
A victorious Flynn Knightley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pekka Haalvisto spoke after the fight, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Kidd (ranked 1079 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Jeremy Arnason (ranked 145 p4p, 159 weight class). Kidd comes to the cage accompanied by Killer Instinct - SPINAL. Arnason has chosen Michael Jackson - Off The Wall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kidd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kidd tries to clinch but Arnason is having none of it.
Arnason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnason but Arnason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Arnason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Kidd coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Arnason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arnason counters with a crisp one two that drops Kidd! Arnason thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kidd to his feet! Kidd is in big trouble!
 Kidd is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a body punch
and Arnason counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kidd off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Arnason follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kidd was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeremy Arnason!
Our winner, Jeremy Arnason, 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.
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarr...well fought, lad.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 971 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Livver Sardino (ranked 131 p4p, 177 weight class). Sardino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom MacDonald - "People r stupid, PRIMAL clothing isn't"". Livver Sardino told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Livver Sardino!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sardino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sardino is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Sardino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Sardino.
Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sardino is concentrating on defense, preventing Graves from advancing position.
Graves controlling the pace.
Sardino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Sardino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Sardino tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Sardino is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a head shot. Sardino uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sardino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves postures up in Sardino's guard and throws a big left but Sardino blocks it.
Sardino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves trying to control but Sardino is working from the bottom.
Sardino 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.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graves throws a strike but Sardino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves managing to control the position.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sardino manages to get himself to full guard.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Sardino working a defensive guard here.
Sardino is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Graves preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Graves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Graves postures up in Sardino's guard and throws a big left but Sardino blocks it.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Sardino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sardino is on top in guard.
Graves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sardino won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to improve his position but instead Sardino has moved into half guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves trying to control here.
Sardino not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sardino prevents Graves from improving his position.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sardino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sardino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sardino just misses with a punch to the body.
Sardino misses the shot to the body.
Graves shoots in but Sardino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sardino. Sardino obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves with a poor takedown
and Sardino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Sardino thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Sardino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sardino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graves or perhaps it was just good defense by Sardino, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sardino scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sardino looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardino leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sardino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Livver Sardino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sardino is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Sardino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.
Sardino missing with punches from the bottom.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sardino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sardino wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves thows a huge punch but Sardino dodges it nicely.
Graves working over Sardino with some ground and pound. Sardino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sardino wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Sardino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graves.
Sardino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sardino.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves 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.
Sardino wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Sardino is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea.
Sardino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves postures up in Sardino's guard and throws a big left but Sardino blocks it.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sardino's guard.
Sardino is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Sardino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sardino trying to control the position.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Sardino.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Sardino blocks nicely.
Sardino keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sardino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves controlling the position.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graves is pulling down on Sardino's head. It's preventing any offense from Sardino, at least for the moment.
Sardino is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Livver Sardino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sardino throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Sardino defends it.
Sardino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been informed that Sardino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sardino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardino gets full guard.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves won't allow Sardino to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sardino looking to control.
Sardino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sardino keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Sardino is keeping the position.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Sardino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sardino won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sardino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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. Graves connects with a nice short shot to Sardino's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sardino tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Graves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sardino defending well though.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sardino defending well though.
Sardino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graves.
Sardino wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sardino's head.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sardino's head.
Graves is pressing down on Sardino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sardino is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sardino gets back to full guard.
Sardino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves passes Sardino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
Sardino trying to get back to full guard but Graves takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sardino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sardino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sardino trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Livver Sardino spoke after the fight, saying 'You humans get lucky sometimes. I am impressed by this one.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 1880 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 216 p4p, 210 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall. Broomsdale has chosen Masta as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whack! Franco lands a heavy head kick that drops Broomsdale. The ref tackles Franco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Broomsdale was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Juan David Franco!
Juan David Franco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ezekiel Broomsdale spoke after the fight, saying 'Its just gut wrenching man I let everyone down. Ill be back better than ever soon enough though.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Cifaretto (ranked 1536 p4p, 1223 weight class) and Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 186 p4p, 154 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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Cifaretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazaros Constantinou!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cifaretto throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
Constantinou throws a shot to the body.
Constantinou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Constantinou moves out of range as Cifaretto strikes.
Cifaretto throws a big shot that misses.
Cifaretto fails to land the takedown.
Constantinou moves out of range as Cifaretto strikes.
Constantinou closes the distance but Cifaretto moves to the side
and Cifaretto counters with a shoot takedown. Constantinou fights it but they end up in guard.
Constantinou is adopting a defensive guard.
Constantinou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifaretto is staying active underneath Constantinou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cifaretto actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cifaretto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Constantinou pulls his head out easily.
Constantinou gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cifaretto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cifaretto wants it to stay on the feet.
Cifaretto fails with the takedown
and Constantinou counters with a three punch combo that has Cifaretto backing up. Cifaretto nods at Constantinou to acknowledge the strikes.
Constantinou throws a good cross that connects.
Constantinou fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifaretto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Constantinou darts in and clinches Cifaretto up against the cage.
Constantinou has picked Cifaretto up - he's going for a ride! Constantinou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Constantinou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cifaretto keeps working.
Cifaretto is looking to improve his position.
Constantinou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cifaretto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Constantinou.
Constantinou trying to pass the guard but Cifaretto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifaretto looking for submissions off his back.
Cifaretto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Constantinou misses with a head shot. Cifaretto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Constantinou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cifaretto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Constantinou has managed to get both his arms back between Cifaretto's legs - danger averted.
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.
Cifaretto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Constantinou puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cifaretto actively working from the bottom here.
Constantinou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Constantinou trying to control from Cifaretto's half guard. Cifaretto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cifaretto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Constantinou has picked Cifaretto up and slammed him! Cifaretto can't keep hold of the triangle and Constantinou manages to pass to side control!
Constantinou stands up and beckons Cifaretto to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaros Constantinou 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.
Constantinou shoots in for a takedown but Cifaretto shows good takedown defense.
Constantinou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cifaretto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou fails with a takedown attempt.
Cifaretto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Constantinou has time to react.
Constantinou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantinou wants it to stay on the feet.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Constantinou fails with a takedown attempt.
Cifaretto feinted with a counter takedown.
Ralph Cifaretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazaros Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou moves in looking to clinch but Cifaretto pushes him off.
Constantinou throws a right hand that Cifaretto ducks under and follows up with a left that Cifaretto also avoids with ease.
Cifaretto misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Constantinou shoots for a takedown but Cifaretto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinou is looking to clinch but Cifaretto is avoiding it.
No luck for Constantinou with that takedown attempt.
Cifaretto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Constantinou moves to clinch but Cifaretto breaks away
and Cifaretto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Constantinou won't be happy with that.
Constantinou throws Cifaretto to one side and escapes!
Cifaretto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Constantinou doesn't manage to clinch there - Cifaretto circles away.
Cifaretto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cifaretto wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifaretto misses with a straight right.
Constantinou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Constantinou winds up and cracks Cifaretto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cifaretto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cifaretto to regain full guard.
Constantinou tries to stand but Cifaretto is controlling from the bottom.
Cifaretto is looking for a triangle but Constantinou pushes his legs off easily.
Constantinou wants to control from the top but Cifaretto keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Constantinou wants to take a breather but Cifaretto is having none of it.
Cifaretto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Constantinou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cifaretto defends it well.
Cifaretto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cifaretto is looking for a sweep. Constantinou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Constantinou is keen to just control but Cifaretto is a slippery customer.
Cifaretto moves into full guard.
Constantinou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cifaretto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Constantinou has managed to get both his arms back between Cifaretto's legs - danger averted.
Constantinou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cifaretto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Constantinou.
Cifaretto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Constantinou defends it easily.
Constantinou sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lazaros Constantinou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Constantinou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cifaretto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cifaretto forces his way into half guard.
Cifaretto is trying to work for a kimura but Constantinou is defending well.
Constantinou controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto is working for a kimura but Constantinou is defending it quite comfortably.
Constantinou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cifaretto scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifaretto trying to mount his opponent but Constantinou defends it.
Cifaretto is looking to take a break and control but Constantinou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Constantinou trying to control here.
Constantinou is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cifaretto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cifaretto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Constantinou is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cifaretto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Cifaretto!
Our winner, Ralph Cifaretto, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mesquita (ranked 700 p4p, 398 weight class) and Kyle Schneider (ranked 92 p4p, 58 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ian Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita takes a swing at Schneider's ribcage but misses.
Schneider tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schneider misses with a low kick.
Mesquita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schneider counters with a thumping low kick.
Schneider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Schneider doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Schneider tries to counter with a clinch but Mesquita shakes him off and moves away.
Schneider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Schneider moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Schneider just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Schneider is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider with the inside leg kick.
Schneider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Schneider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mesquita misses with a body shot
and Schneider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schneider.
Schneider throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Schneider on the inside.
Mesquita working hard to break the clinch.
Mesquita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schneider is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mesquita can't break the clinch.
Mesquita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schneider smiles and moves away.
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schneider did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mesquita escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mesquita!
The strikes coming from Mesquita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mesquita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schneider tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schneider down.
Schneider is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Schneider is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schneider sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schneider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schneider defending well though.
Schneider has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Schneider's hands, connecting with Schneider's forehead.
Schneider gets full guard.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schneider's head.
Schneider wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Schneider tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita stands and throws Schneider's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schneider tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mesquita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
Schneider tries to counter with a clinch but Mesquita shakes him off and moves away.
Schneider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schneider counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee.
Nice sprawl there from Schneider as Mesquita shoots in.
Mesquita jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schneider throws a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Schneider moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schneider walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schneider moves away.
Schneider tries to counter with a clinch but Mesquita shakes him off and moves away.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schneider can do to turn this around?
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schneider counters with a left to the body.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schneider.
Schneider only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ian Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneider throws a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schneider momentarily.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Schneider sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mesquita tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mesquita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schneider smiles and moves away.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schneider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Schneider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Mesquita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schneider under the eye.
Schneider tries a low kick but Mesquita avoids it.
Schneider with a nice calf kick.
Schneider throws a solid leg kick but Mesquita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schneider.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schneider counters by moving into the clinch.
Schneider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schneider is pressed up against the cage. Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schneider down to the mat. Schneider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mesquita dives in and grabs Schneider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schneider pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Schneider with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schneider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schneider.
Schneider throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schneider. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schneider avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Schneider moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mesquita.
Schneider tries to counter with a clinch but Mesquita shakes him off and moves away.
Schneider tries to clinch up.
Schneider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schneider misses with a low kick as Mesquita jumps back.
Schneider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schneider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Schneider.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Schneider counters with a straight right hand.
Schneider walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mesquita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schneider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
and Schneider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ian Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Schneider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Schneider was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Schneider ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Schneider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
and Schneider counters with a nice kick to the body.
Schneider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Schneider shows good takedown defense.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Schneider ducked under it nicely.
Schneider tries to score with a low kick but Mesquita moves his leg out of the way.
Schneider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mesquita checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Schneider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schneider steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mesquita.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Schneider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mesquita throws an overhand right that lands on Schneider's shoulder, as Schneider tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
Schneider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mesquita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schneider connects with a nice looking jab.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot.
Schneider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Schneider moves away and avoids it.
Schneider closes the distance and clinches.
Schneider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schneider blocks an uppercut.
Schneider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Schneider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mesquita fails to pull guard.
Schneider gets underhooks to prevent Mesquita's takedown attempt.
Schneider is pushing Mesquita up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schneider throws a punch but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Schneider won't allow it.
Mesquita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schneider smiles and moves away.
Schneider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schneider tried to score with a low kick but Mesquita checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider doesn't manage to clinch there - Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schneider misses with a low kick as Mesquita jumps back.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schneider counters by clinching up.
Come on Schneider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mesquita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schneider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mesquita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mesquita has Schneider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schneider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Schneider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schneider has hold of one of Mesquita's legs. Mesquita is fighting the takedown attempt but Schneider gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Schneider passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there!
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneider lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mesquita hang on?
Schneider dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Schneider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schneider 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Schneider!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Hendricks (ranked 810 p4p, 328 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 109 p4p, 45 weight class). Lee Murray is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murray works the jab nicely.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murray . Hendricks shrugs it off though.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendricks is rocked!
It looks like Orlando Hendricks has been cut.
Orlando Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Murray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whack! Murray lands a heavy head kick that drops Hendricks. The ref tackles Murray to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hendricks was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lee Murray !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 85 p4p, 187 weight class) and Marlon Myers (ranked 11 p4p, 24 weight class). Pandeya's entrance music is Clan In Da Front. A fine choice. Saurabh Pandeya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Myers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Myers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pandeya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Myers's sensitive parts.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandeya. That's going to slow Myers down.
Pandeya throws a leg kick
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Myers is predictable there
and Pandeya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myers!
Pandeya trying to control the position but Myers is working away.
Pandeya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Myers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pandeya tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well.
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!
Pandeya tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is letting Pandeya control him for a moment.
Myers prevents Pandeya from moving into mount.
Pandeya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Myers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pandeya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myers keeps working.
Pandeya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pandeya tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well.
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.
Pandeya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Myers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Myers is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
A lull in the action here as Pandeya stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pandeya tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well.
Pandeya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myers keeps working.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
A low kick lands for Pandeya.
Myers slips under a jab from Pandeya.
A jab lands there for Myers.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers lands the left hand.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Myers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pandeya punishes Myers's body with a nice straight punch.
Myers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Myers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya 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.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Myers moved away.
Pandeya lands a jab to the nose.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Pandeya moves out of range easily.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Myers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Saurabh Pandeya has been cut.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a low kick, right behind Pandeya 's knee.
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pandeya with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Myers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Myers is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya throws a leg kick which misses Myers's front leg but catches the back leg as Myers tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya tries a low kick but Myers avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Myers slips under a jab from Pandeya.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandeya.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Myers moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya lands a leg kick that knocks Myers off balance momentarily.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Pandeya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Myers's leg. Myers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a leg kick
and Myers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Myers throws a leg kick but Pandeya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Myers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Myers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Myers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Myers throws a head kick that Pandeya semi-blocks.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Myers misses.
Myers moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya jabs at Myers's body.
Pandeya connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandeya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya checks a leg kick nicely.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Myers scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Myers moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Myers avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a leg kick which misses Myers's front leg but catches the back leg as Myers tries to avoid it.
Myers misses with a hook.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Pandeya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Myers throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Myers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Myers.
Myers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Myers.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Pandeya motions for Myers to come forward. Pandeya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya wants to slow Myers down by chopping away at his legs.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a takedown into side control.
Myers sneaks out the side door and pushes Pandeya away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Pandeya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myers doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Myers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myers checks a low kick from Pandeya.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Pandeya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Myers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers feints a counter leg kick.
Myers tries a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
Pandeya throws a solid leg kick but Myers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandeya.
Myers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pandeya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myers doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandeya thumps Myers with a low kick.
Myers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
A low kick from Pandeya misses
and Myers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Myers connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Pandeya had a free shot at his head there.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Pandeya throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Pandeya is looking to wear down Myers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pandeya swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Myers.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
Myers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Myers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya tries to work over Myers's front leg with a kick but Myers checks it.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Myers.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Good work by Pandeya as he checks the leg kick.
Pandeya tries to counter with a takedown but Myers is quick to defend against it.
Pandeya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya lands a jab to Myers's midsection.
Myers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandeya. Pandeya obviously looking to wear him down.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pandeya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Pandeya had a free shot at his head there.
Pandeya dips to his left and cracks Myers with an uppercut!
Pandeya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Myers scores with a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Myers counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Saurabh Pandeya did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandeya motions for Myers to come forward. Pandeya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myers slips under a jab.
Pandeya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pandeya thuds his right hand into Myers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pandeya throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Myers unleashes a big counter combination but Pandeya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Pandeya is out of range.
Myers blocks a low kick nicely.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Myers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Pandeya misses with a leg kick
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Myers misses.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers staying out of range there.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Myers at a distance.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Myers moved away.
Myers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pandeya takes a step back to recover.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Myers looks for the body kick but Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Myers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myers is looking to chop away at Pandeya's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pandeya jabs Myers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myers. That did some damage!
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pandeya. That did some damage!
Myers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Myers checks a leg kick.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Myers.
Myers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Myers scores with a sloppy right hand. Pandeya should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Pandeya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Myers's head.
A jab lands there for Myers.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pandeya.
A low kick from Pandeya is predictable there
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Pandeya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Pandeya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pandeya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pandeya is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
A jab from Myers misses.
Pandeya tries to counter with a takedown but Myers is quick to defend against it.
Pandeya lands the left hand.
Myers checks a low kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya with a nice calf kick.
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marlon Myers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Myers misses with a leg kick.
Myers moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Myers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya.
Myers moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandeya.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya tries to counter with a takedown but Myers is quick to defend against it.
Myers avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
A jab from Myers misses.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Myers throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya scoring well with a low kick there.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Myers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Myers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Pandeya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pandeya takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Pandeya backing away here, and Myers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Myers misses with a low kick as Pandeya jumps back.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Pandeya - just one landing.
Myers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Nice jab there from Pandeya.
A good leg kick by Myers.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandeya's head backwards.
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers lands a nice shot that snaps Pandeya's head back.
Pandeya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myers is out of range.
Pandeya misses with a left hand
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Pandeya thows a leg kick but Myers checks it
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Myers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Myers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pandeya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Myers checks it well.
Myers slips under a jab.
Pandeya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Myers moves his leg out of the way.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Myers moved away.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marlon Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Myers.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Myers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Myers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pandeya if he has to take too many more of those.
Myers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandeya. Pandeya obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandeya.
Nice shot by Myers.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Pandeya scores with a leg kick.
Myers is looking to score with low kicks.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Myers works the jab nicely.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandeya with a nice calf kick.
Pandeya blocks a low kick nicely.
Pandeya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pandeya.
Myers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Myers moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya with a hook.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Myers moved away.
Myers throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saurabh Pandeya.
Well Pandeya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 70 p4p, 83 weight class) and Sumbu Kalambay (ranked 12 p4p, 15 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 35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambay !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalambay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Kalambay , right into the meat of the thigh.
Saitoh checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Saitoh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saitohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalambay but Kalambay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kalambay . Saitoh shrugs it off though.
Kalambay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saitoh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kalambay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saitoh. That did some damage!
Kalambay throws a lazy head kick
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Kalambay . Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalambay !
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh working away.
Kalambay dodges the ground and pound from Saitoh.
Saitoh landing strikes.
Saitoh landing a few strikes.
Saitoh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saitoh in side control, throwing shots but Kalambay defends.
Saitoh trying to control the position but Kalambay is working away.
Kalambay managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saitoh.
Saitoh throws an elbow but Kalambay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalambay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saitoh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalambay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saitoh is trying to control but can't.
Saitoh wants to improve his position but Kalambay is controlling well.
Saitoh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kalambay manages to pass to mount!
Saitoh regains half guard.
It looks like Kalambay is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kalambay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalambay wants to land a leg kick but Saitoh is out of range.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalambay .
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalambay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Saitoh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambay .
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalambay .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saitoh blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalambay scores with a body shot.
Kalambay throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Kalambay .
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
A combination from Kalambay does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.
Kalambay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Saitoh walks into a jab.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalambay .
Saitoh misses the jab.
Kalambay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sumbu Kalambay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Kalambay lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh walks into a stiff left hand from Kalambay .
Masa Saitoh's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Saitoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kalambay scoring well with a low kick there.
Saitoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalambay can pounce on him.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalambay counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambay tries to score with a low kick but Saitoh moves his leg out of the way.
Saitoh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalambay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick lands for Kalambay .
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Saitoh with that takedown attempt.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kalambay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saitoh at a distance.
Kalambay throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
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!
Saitoh misses the jab.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh defending well as Kalambay loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalambay throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh shoots and misses
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalambay sprawls well. Kalambay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh darts in trying to clinch
and Kalambay counters with a nice body kick.
Kalambay scores with a jab.
Kalambay misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saitoh avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Saitoh's leg. Saitoh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalambay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalambay connects with a single shot there.
Kalambay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masa Saitoh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saitoh connects with a jab.
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!
Nice body punch from Kalambay .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Kalambay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
A little feinted left hand from Saitoh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saitoh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Masa Saitoh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalambay connects with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masa Saitoh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sumbu Kalambay !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Broady Hallows (ranked 153 p4p, 64 weight class) and Heung Min Choi (ranked 18 p4p, 9 weight class). Hallows's entrance music is POSTALMONDCLARITY. A fine choice. Choi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Eyed Bruiser. Heung Min Choi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Broady Hallows's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 24 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Heung Min Choi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallows misses with a right hand
and Choi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hallows has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KOMMA (#1 Aussie Gym) in the buildup to the fight.
Choi avoids the body shot from Hallows.
Hallows looks to land a body kick but Choi moved away.
Heung Min Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallows moves away.
Choi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choi lands a nice shot that snaps Hallows's head back.
Hallows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hallows takes a step back to recover.
Hallows takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hallows checks a leg kick.
Choi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallows's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Choi.
Hallows throws a sloppy head kick and Choi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi throws a push kick but Hallows slaps the foot to one side.
Hallows throws a quick counter kick to the body but Choi avoids it.
Choi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallows's hands.
Choi scores with a leg kick.
Hallows lands a slapping body shot.
Choi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallows clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hallows obliges.
Choi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallows has him pressed against the cage.
Choi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Choi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallows or not.
Choi takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Choi looks winded!
Hallows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choi avoids it.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Choi's brow.
A short right from Hallows on the inside.
Choi manages to break the clinch.
Choi lands a nice shot that snaps Hallows's head back.
Choi misses with a hook
and Hallows counters with a head kick. That will keep Choi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallows backing away here, and Choi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hallows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choi throws out a counter right but Hallows avoids it with no problem.
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows breaks the clinch.
Choi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hallows moves out of range of the body kick from Choi.
Hallows throws an off balance right hand
and Choi counters with a nice body shot.
Hallows throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows misses with an uppercut
and Hallows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi walks into a jab.
Choi is rocked!
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallows finish him?
Hallows forces Choi back against the cage and clinches.
Hallows misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hallows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hallows gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallows pushes Choi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi is pressed against the cage. Hallows pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Choi! Two more big strikes from Hallows and Choi crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Broady Hallows!
During a confident post fight interview, Broady Hallows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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