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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lah Troth Tohlah scores with a head kick.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Matt Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao with a jab.
No luck for Lah Troth Tohlah with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Lah Troth Tohlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lah Troth Tohlah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lah Troth Tohlah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacquiao lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao lands with a hook. Lah Troth Tohlah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lah Troth Tohlah slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lah Troth Tohlah's head.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao lands a head shot.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lah Troth Tohlah gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Lah Troth Tohlah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters by moving into the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lah Troth Tohlah has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Lah Troth Tohlah has the dominant position.
Lah Troth Tohlah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Lah Troth Tohlah avoids them all with ease.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a big counter combination but Pacquiao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matt Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Lah Troth Tohlah with a series of wild strikes but Lah Troth Tohlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Lah Troth Tohlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao looks winded!
A jab from Pacquiao does it's job there.
Pacquiao cracks Lah Troth Tohlah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in and bounces Pacquiao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Lah Troth Tohlah is having none of it.
Lah Troth Tohlah slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to stand up here but Lah Troth Tohlah is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to pass to full mount but Pacquiao defends it.
Lah Troth Tohlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacquiao defending well though.
Lah Troth Tohlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacquiao defending well though.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Lah Troth Tohlah has control of the leg.
Lah Troth Tohlah decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lah Troth Tohlah is pressing down on Pacquiao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacquiao is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to take a breather but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Lah Troth Tohlah stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pacquiao to get to his feet.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Lah Troth Tohlah throws a body kick.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacquiao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lah Troth Tohlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Lah Troth Tohlah with a series of wild strikes but Lah Troth Tohlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lah Troth Tohlah has closed the distance and engaged Pacquiao in a clinch.
Pacquiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Lah Troth Tohlah stalls.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao works on Lah Troth Tohlah's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lah Troth Tohlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Lah Troth Tohlah ducks under and follows up with a left that Lah Troth Tohlah also avoids with ease.
Lah Troth Tohlah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Matt Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lah Troth Tohlah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lah Troth Tohlah somewhat.
Lah Troth Tohlah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lah Troth Tohlah on the side of the head.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lah Troth Tohlah looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws out a counter right but Lah Troth Tohlah avoids it with no problem.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pacquiao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Lah Troth Tohlah are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao is looking to reverse the position.
Pacquiao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lah Troth Tohlah trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lah Troth Tohlah stands up.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lah Troth Tohlah is in Pacquiao's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but Lah Troth Tohlah isn't so interested in that idea.
Lah Troth Tohlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao pushes Lah Troth Tohlah off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in and gets a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Lah Troth Tohlah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pacquiao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lah Troth Tohlah has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pacquiao smiles and moves away.
Pacquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Lah Troth Tohlah slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lah Troth Tohlah on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Lah Troth Tohlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lah Troth Tohlah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lah Troth Tohlah moves away.
Lah Troth Tohlah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pacquiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lah Troth Tohlah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacquiao lunges at Lah Troth Tohlah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lah Troth Tohlah's hand.
Lah Troth Tohlah goes for a double leg but Pacquiao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacquiao continues to drive forward.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a leg kick which misses Pacquiao's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacquiao tries to avoid it.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lah Troth Tohlah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacquiao defends well and Lah Troth Tohlah ends up having to push Pacquiao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Lah Troth Tohlah is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lah Troth Tohlah moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lah Troth Tohlah dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Lah Troth Tohlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lah Troth Tohlah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacquiao jabs Lah Troth Tohlah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiao. Those never looked like landing.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Lah Troth Tohlah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Lah Troth Tohlah circles away.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.
Lah Troth Tohlah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao wants to clinch
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lah Troth Tohlah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lah Troth Tohlah feints and as Pacquiao raises his hands in defense, Lah Troth Tohlah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Lah Troth Tohlah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lah Troth Tohlah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Lah Troth Tohlah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lah Troth Tohlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Lah Troth Tohlah is having none of it.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Lah Troth Tohlah from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Lah Troth Tohlah is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Pacquiao!
Matt Pacquiao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Santos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dipper!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dipper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Dipper.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antonio Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dipper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Dipper moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Dipper has him pressed against the cage.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dipper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to circle away but Dipper has him pinned against the cage.
Dipper goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dipper takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos scores with a takedown into Dipper's guard.
Dipper can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Dipper is defending well.
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Dipper is working away.
Dipper is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Dipper gets back to full guard.
Dipper wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dipper working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dipper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dipper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dipper keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dipper throws a one two combo.
Dipper tries to clinch up.
Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dipper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dipper!
Dipper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dipper looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Santos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dipper.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santos wants to take a breather but Dipper is having none of it.
Dipper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Santos manages to mount him!
Santos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dipper is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control the pace but Dipper is squirming around nicely.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dipper can do to turn this around?
Dipper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dipper wants to get back to his feet.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dipper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dipper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dipper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dipper is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Dipper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Santos trying to control but Dipper is working from the bottom.
Dipper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Dipper.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santos trying to control but Dipper is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Dipper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Dipper ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonio Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dipper.
Dipper cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dipper tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dipper to the ground. Dipper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dipper closes the distance and clinches.
Dipper tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Dipper drops back down to his feet.
Dipper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dipper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Dipper sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dipper darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Dipper into the cage.
Dipper shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dipper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dipper is breathing heavily.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Dipper tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dipper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dipper sprawls well. Dipper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Santos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dipper instigates a clinch.
Dipper successfully pulls guard.
Dipper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dipper is retaining full guard.
Dipper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dipper controlling the position.
Santos won't allow Dipper to get back to his feet.
Dipper can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dipper is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos works his way into side control.
Dipper can't do much from the bottom here.
Dipper is not content to let Santos control the position.
Dipper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dipper is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iwao Wada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Brito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wada comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart My Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwao Wada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Brito!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Brito misses.
Brito stuffs the takedown attempt from Wada. Wada gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.
Brito misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Wada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brito throws a hook but Wada blocks it.
Wada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brito defends it nicely.
Brito misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Brito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brito moves away from the strike by Wada.
We've been informed that Brito has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brito.
Brito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brito.
Wada throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wada fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murilo Brito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wada.
A combination from Brito does no damage.
Wada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wada is in Brito's guard.
Wada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada trying to control but Brito is working from the bottom.
Wada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wada advances to half guard.
Wada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brito is defending against the submission attempts here by Wada.
Brito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brito looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brito is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iwao Wada!
A victorious Iwao Wada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Hairi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weidman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King Fantastic- West Coast Synthesizer . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Hairi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Weidman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weidman fails to land the takedown.
Weidman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hairi defends it nicely.
Weidman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hairi circles away.
Zack Hairi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Weidman.
Nice sprawl there from Hairi as Weidman shoots in.
Hairi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weidman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weidman darts in looking for a takedown but Hairi gets double underhooks and turns Weidman into the cage.
Weidman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hairi.
Weidman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hairi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hairi tries to close the distance and clinch but Weidman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weidman scores with a takedown into Hairi's guard.
Weidman passes Hairi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman wants to pass the guard but Hairi is defending well.
Hairi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weidman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hairi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weidman.
Hairi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Weidman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hairi is just riding it out for now. Weidman eventually gives up the hold.
Weidman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hairi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weidman.
Weidman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hairi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hairi.
Hairi can't keep his opponent in guard - Weidman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hairi tries to get to full guard but Weidman has control of the leg.
Weidman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weidman is looking to take a break and control but Hairi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hairi is trying to control but Weidman passes into side control!
Weidman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hairi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hairi tries to get out of the position.
Weidman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weidman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weidman wants to control but Hairi is keeping him busy.
Hairi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hairi trying to pass the guard but Weidman defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman wants to control but Hairi is keeping busy.
Weidman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weidman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hairi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hairi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weidman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weidman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hairi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hairi throwing strikes from guard but Weidman blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weidman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Weidman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hairi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weidman but Weidman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hairi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weidman but Weidman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weidman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hairi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weidman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Hairi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weidman misses with a two punch combination.
Weidman tries for a takedown but Hairi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hairi leaves Weidman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hairi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weidman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hairi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weidman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hairi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hairi did well to prevent Weidman getting side control.
Weidman trying to control from half guard but Hairi is working away.
Weidman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hairi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Weidman has cracked it and Hairi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Weidman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Weidman!
An intense looking Anderson Weidman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hopefully this guy will retire now, Its always a shame to end a vet's career but I'm I dont think hes got a win left in him.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Akki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Akki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akki clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva throws a right and a left that Akki avoids nicely.
Akki dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva sizes up Akki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Akki misses.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akki tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva is looking to slow Akki down with leg kicks.
Akki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Akki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akki looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akki wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a hook but Akki blocks it.
Silva throws a combination. Akki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akki manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Akki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Akki.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akki slips under a jab from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Akki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Akki had a free shot at his head there.
Akki wants to clinch.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a right hand that Akki ducks under and follows up with a left that Akki also avoids with ease.
Akki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Akki wants to clinch.
Silva punishes Akki's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akki tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Akki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akki throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akki.
Good shot there by Silva.
Akki is rocked!
Akki swings widly with a right hand
and Silva scores with a counter punch that sends Akki to the canvas! Silva smells blood - he's punishing Akki with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Akki has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axl Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You Could Be Mine. Axl Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axl Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose lands a jab.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ulrich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose tries to land a front kick but Ulrich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rose connects with a body shot that sends Ulrich's belly button to the back.
Rose walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ulrich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ulrich is looking for the big counter here.
Ulrich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ulrich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Ulrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ulrich throws a counter combo.
Rose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose punishes Ulrich's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose tries to score with a low kick but Ulrich moves his leg out of the way.
Ulrich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rose fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ulrich darts in looking for a takedown but Rose gets double underhooks and turns Ulrich into the cage.
Ulrich shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense.
Rose tests Ulrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Rose gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Ulrich drops back down to his feet.
Axl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ulrich.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ulrich pulls guard successfully.
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ulrich's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulrich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily.
Rose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rose seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ulrich is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Axl Rose!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Issa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight!!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Issa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Issa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skrumbo cracks Issa's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Issa slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Skrumbo can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Skrumbo !
A victorious Da Skrumbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kagen Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kagen Knight!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hadjiev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hadjiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Hadjiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjiev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Knight dips to his left and cracks Hadjiev with an uppercut!
Knight connects with a single shot there.
Knight shoots and misses
and Hadjiev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Hadjiev defends easily.
We've been hearing that Hadjiev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hadjiev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadjiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hadjiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hadjiev won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Hadjiev is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight is adopting a defensive guard.
Knight controls Hadjiev momentarily but Hadjiev frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knight is looking for a triangle here but Hadjiev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knight wants to control but Hadjiev postures up.
Hadjiev landing strikes.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight defending against the ground and pound.
Hadjiev working away.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight tries to control but Hadjiev manages to take his back.
Knight rolls, trying to escape but Hadjiev keeps control of the position.
Hadjiev misses with a punch to the head.
Knight manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hadjiev's guard. Nice work there by Knight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadjiev keeps working.
Hadjiev tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight working over Hadjiev with some ground and pound. Hadjiev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadjiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagen Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentin Hadjiev'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.
Hadjiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hadjiev off to one side.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hadjiev defends well.
Knight wants to sweep here but Hadjiev controlling him for the moment.
Hadjiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hadjiev being controlled here momentarily.
Valentin Hadjiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knight holds on and takes a little breather.
Hadjiev throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight pulls Hadjiev in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valentin Hadjiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hadjiev is defended easily by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjiev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hadjiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight lands with a hook. Hadjiev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight scores with a nice right hand.
Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadjiev sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hadjiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Knight feints the counter takedown.
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hadjiev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hadjiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Hadjiev is rocked!
Knight cracks Hadjiev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hadjiev falls backwards against the cage. Knight follows up with more strikes that drop Hadjiev to his knees. Knight keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hadjiev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kagen Knight!
A victorious Kagen Knight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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