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1. Bob Sapp vs. Jan Nortje

This is the main event of the evening with the returning Bob “The Beast” Sapp going up against Jan “The Giant” Nortje. Sapp at his best is known for some very aggressive striking and is a brawler. The fight will not be a walk over for him however, as Jan Nortje is a very hard hitting and technically sound striker. Let’s see how it goes.

Jan Nortje opens up Bob Sapp with some huge shots and picks up the quick upset victory as such. Nortje hit Sapp with more than 12 left jabs as a reeling Sapp falls to the ground. The referee stops the contest and just like that Jan Nortje wins the match effortlessly at 55 seconds.

Winner: Jan “The Giant” Nortje by TKO - round 1 (0:55 mins).

2. Joe Riggs vs. Cory Devela

Round one: Devela with a body kick as Riggs counters with a punch. Devela works to get Riggs down as they are both against the cage. Devela slams Riggs to the mat and punches Riggs as Riggs taps immediately. Injury to Riggs.

Winner: Cory Devela by submission - round 1

3. Maurice Smith vs. Rick Roufus

The veteran comes in with Frank Shamrock in his corner. As soon as Maurice feels comfortable, he shoots in for a takedown, gets Rick Roufus down and passes from full guard to mount. Maurice with a kimura and Roufus taps.

Winner: Maurice Smith by Kimura - Round 1

4. Steve Berger vs. Eddy Ellis

Round one starts with Ellis getting a couple of jabs and a kick in as Berger starts with a whirlwind of punches. Ellis gets Berger down with a body lock but Berger gets back up. Both fighters are against the cage and Ellis lands a good knee to the body. Ellis with a big right and follows it up with body shots. Ellis with another good side kick. Berger charges for a takedown but Ellis gets back up. Berger tries for another as the round ends.

Round two starts and Berger immediately gets a takedown and starts punching from Ellis’ guard. Berger with some big straights on Ellis who is trying to stand up but Ellis gets a takedown on Berger instead. Ellis almost lands an anaconda choke but is unable to do so. The referee restarts the action and the two start throwin punches before Ellis lands another takedown. The referee again stands them up as there was little action on the ground. Ellis takes Berger down again but Berger with an omaplata followed by some punches to Ellis’ head from the back as the round ends.

5. Jorge Masvidal vs. Ryan Healy

Masvidal gets some early punches in as Healy gets a big right in on Masvidal followed by a knee. Masvidal gets back up as he fights a guillotine attempt by Healy. Healy is taken down by Masvidal as both fighters get back up. Healy with some good shots inlclduing a flying knee. Healy gets a takedown and lands some small shots. Both fighters on the cage as Masvidal gets some knees in from the inside. Masvidal with a trip and then lands some good punches in on Healy. Masvidal gets some really rocking punches in as Healy gets Masvidal down with a big takedown. What a back and forth fight! Masvidal back on top now and landing some good body shots from Healy’s full guard. Healy trying to control Jorge’s posture. Masvidal with a good left as Healy tries some defensive manouvers. The referee stands both fighters up with 20 seconds left. Both fighters look for shots in as Masvidal tries to get a spinning kick in. Healy gets some shots in as the round ends.

Round two starts with a very aggressive Healy trying to get some good shots in. Masvidal in Healy’s full guard. The referee stands them back up again as Healy gets Masvidal down again. Healy tries to posture up to get some strikes but almost gets trapped in an armbar. Healy slips out and turns around and tries to get a guillotine in on Masvidal. Masvidal gets out of a suboptimal choke as the round comes to an end. Another close round.

Round three starts with Healy again looking to get some punches in.

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Winner: Jorge Masvidal by Unanimous decision

6. Eric Clark vs. Josh Bennett

Clark starts with some big kicks and punches but Bennett gets clark in a clinch and gets some body shots in. Clark looks for a take down as Benett tries to get a guillotine in using the position to get a few knees. Clark with some big punches and combination is on Bennett. The fighters move to the center of the ring as Clark continues to get some big shots in on a tired looking Bennett. Bennett again tries to press Clark against the cage. Clark with a superman right followed by some one-two combinations. Clark does a good job punching as he moves back. Clark advancing now as he gets a couple of shots in from the clinch. Bennett reverses and tries to get another choke in. Bennett drives Clark to the ground but is not able to do much damage as the round comes to an end with both fighters looking for some big shots in.

Bennett has a big mouse over his left eye. I am experiencing some technical difficulties and will get the play-by-play back on as soon as this is started.

Before the beginning of Round three, the doctor stops the fight as Bennett is unable to continue due to the cut above his left eye.

Winner: Eric Clark by TKO round two (Doctor’s Stoppage)

7. Ray Perales vs. Lyle Beerbohm

Welterweight bout with both fighters matching up pretty evenly on paper. Perales has the obvious experience edge with close to 20 fights more than Beerbohm who comes with a wrestling background and an atrocious nickname - “fancypants”!

The match starts with Beerbohm taking the center and throwing some nice low kicks. Lyle with a good shoot takes Perales to the ground and rains some nice shots in. Beerbohm in Perales’ half guard. Beerbohm tries to get a guillotine but is not able to get it in. Beerbohm has Perales against the cage and tries to mount but has no space to manouvre in to position. Beerbohm throws a few shots in as he tries to improve position but Perales does well. Beerbohm with a side mount and tries to pass but gets stuck in Perales’s half guard. Beerbohm is dominating the ground game but there isn’t really too much action going on. Beerbohm with some good punches but Perales is doing a good job defending. Beerbohm again in side mount but is unable to do too much damage. Beerbohm mounts and tries to get some shots in as the round ends.

Round two starts with Beerbohm getting another quick takedown and gets Perales on the cage. Beerbohm trying for another guillotine in but Perales uses that to stand up and counter Perales takedown attempt. Beerbohm lifts Perales up and slams him to the ground. Beerbohm moves into full mount and tries to get some strikes in but Perales is working hard to control Beerbohm. Lyle throws some big shots in and looks very aggressive from the top. Nothing changes throughout the next minute as Beerbohm gets some shots in to the body and head of Perales from the mount. Perales tries to sweep but Beerbohm is having none of it. The round ends.

Round three starts with Beerbohm trying to get some big left high kicks. Beerbohm looks for a shoot again as Perales sprawls. Beerbohm gets him down finally as the same story as rounds 1 and 2 continue with Beerbohm looking for the guillotine. Beerbohm finally gets the submission hold and Perales taps.

Winner: Lyle Beerbohm by submission (guillotine choke) - Round 3

8. Matt Kovacs vs. Mike Hayes

Heavyweight fight with two very new fighters - Kovacs being the only one with a pro fight under him. Kovacs is the heavier fighter whereas Mike Hayes has the definite height advantage.

Kovacs with a low kick. Hayes trying to get some strikes in. Hayes with a good combination, looks pretty decent in his standup. Kovacs trying to get some body shots in but Hayes is not phased. Hayes tries to get a head kick in but falls and Kovacs takes the opportunity to get in Hayes’s side mount. Kovacs loses the advantage as both fighters stand back up. Hayes with a few good strikes to Kovacs. Kovacs has Hayes on the cage and is trying to get some leverage going, but is unable to do any damage. Some pretty sloppy striking going on as Kovacs gets a good body shot in. Hayes gets two or three good strikes in as Kovacs gets Hayes down with a trip. Kovacs getting some shots in from Hayes’ full guard as the round comes to an end.

Round 2 starts with both fighters throwing lazy low kicks one after the other. Hayes again with a left. Hayes gets a clinch going and throws a few knees. Kovacs with a knee of his own. Kovacs with a few big swings. Hayes is against the cage as Kovacs throws a few wild combinations. Kovacs looking to get Hayes in but Hayes in Kovacs’ full mount. Hayes with some shots from Kovacs’ back as Kovacs turns and gives Hayes the side mount. Hayes is dominating the ground game. Hayes traps Kovacs’s left arm tied and throws some hammer strikes to Kovacs’ head. Hayes dominates on the ground with some good strikes to Kovacs’ head as the round comes to a close.

Round three starts with both fighters trying to get some big shots in. Hayes gets a wildly swinging Kovacs into the clinch and gets taken to the cage. Kovacs with a couple of good shots in on Hayes. Hayes bleeding a lot from the nose now. Both men move to the center of the ring. Hayes with some big punches on Kovacs as Kovacs takes Hayes to the cage once again and gets some big rights in. Hayes powers Kovacs back to the center of the ring. Both fighters look exhausted. Hayes with a few tired punches as Kovacs gets Hayes back onto the cage. Hayes with a good knee to the body. Kovacs gets an unintentional shot below the belt as he tries for a knee strike to the body. The fight resumes with 1 minute left. Hayes swings at Kovacs who is trying very hard to get a takedown. Hayes with a guillotine on Hayes but Kovacs gets out and gets in to Hayes’ full guard. The match ends with both fighters on the canvas totally exhausted.

Winner: Mike Hayes by Unanimous Decision

9. Scott Shaffer vs. Zach Skinner

Result: Zach Skinner by Unanimous Decision (29-28)