KFC 7: Turner vs Mangrove 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Sambo

179 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uriah Sambo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Sambo finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.

Sambo gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Sambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Sambo misses with a takedown attempt

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Sambo.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Sambo backwards.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz digs a right hand into Sambo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sambo's gas tank.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sambo backwards.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz is working Sambo over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sambo backwards.
Diaz is leaning against Sambo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sambo looks winded!
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Sambo takes a shot to the head.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Sambo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Sambo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambo tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sambo backwards.
Sambo is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Sambo throws a head punch that misses.
Sambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Sambo can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Sambo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sambos head.
Diaz digs a right hand into Sambo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sambo's gas tank.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diaz misses with a body shot
and Sambo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Diaz drives through and clinches with Sambo against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Sambo backwards.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sambo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Diaz.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.

Sambo is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Sambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Sambo is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chuck Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz presses Sambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sambo can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sambo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diaz is unloading with more strikes now! Sambo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Diaz!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Randy
vs
Diaz

177 cm
27
150 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

177 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Randy rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Randy.
Randy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Randy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Randy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz looks winded!
Randy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Randy finish him?
Randy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Randy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diaz with a big uppercut! Diaz tries to clinch up but Randy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Diaz to the mat! Diaz covers up and Randy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Randy!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marjorie Dawes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Tony could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marjorie Dawes's chin.

Tony
vs
Dawes

176 cm
27
162 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

173 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wilson Tony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marjorie Dawes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tony fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawes on the side of the head.
Dawes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawes misses with a takedown
and Tony counters with a stiff right hand.
Tony misses with a right hand

and Dawes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tony keeping full guard, as Dawes tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Dawes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawes distracts Tony with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dawes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tony's head.

Tony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawes landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawes 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.
Dawes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tony is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tony is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tony looking for a guillotine here but Dawes defends easily.
Dawes chips away with some ground and pound.

Tony has his foot on Dawes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawes works his way back into a safe position though.

Tony has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawes looking to pass the guard.
Dawes landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawes working some strikes from top position.
Dawes passes Tony's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawes controlling the action here.
Dawes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tony is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawes connects with a nice short shot to Tony's temple.
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. Dawes connects with a nice short shot to Tony's temple.
Tony makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tony.
Dawes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tony has momentary wrist control but Dawes slips an elbow through the middle.
Tony keeping full guard, as Dawes tries to pass.

Tony has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dawes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tony.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawes lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marjorie Dawes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dawes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tony tries to avoid it but Dawes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tony to the ground. Tony escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tony is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Tony. Beautiful body shot.

Dawes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dawes wants to work for an arm triangle but Tony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tony trying to control from the bottom.
Dawes prevents Tony from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tony wants to get back to full guard but Dawes has mounted him!
Dawes landing strikes from the mount.
Dawes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tony is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tony is desperately trying to improve his position but Dawes has a good base and remains in mount.
Dawes lands a heavy elbow.
Tony tries to reverse the position but Dawes maintains control.
Tony bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dawes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dawes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tony's guard.
Tony trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dawes manages to pass to mount!
Tony is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Dawes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dawes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tony looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tony is in a horrible position here. Dawes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Dawes.
Dawes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tony's face.
BOOM! Dawes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tony is bucking up trying to escape but Dawes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tony sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dawes is taking a breather. Tony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Dawes.
Tony is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawes controlling the pace.
Dawes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Dawes there.
Dawes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Dawes connects with a nice short shot to Tony's temple.
Tony tries to roll over but Dawes keeps him under control.
Tony taking some punishment here, with Dawes in his half guard.

Tony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawes pulls his head out easily.
Dawes tries to pass to full mount but Tony defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tony is staying active underneath Dawes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Tony actively working from the bottom here.
Dawes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tony keeps working.

Tony actively working from the bottom here.
Dawes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tony does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marjorie Dawes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tony slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dawes passes Tony's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marjorie Dawes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dawes has his takedown stuffed
and Tony counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawes tries for a takedown but Tony sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tony jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tony misses with a left hand

and Dawes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tony!
Dawes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tony is trying to control Dawes's posture but Dawes avoids it.

Dawes is trying to get an arm triangle but Tony is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dawes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tony has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dawes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tony is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawes is working Tony over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dawes grinds an elbow into Tony's temple.
Tony is trying to improve his position.
Dawes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dawes wants to control but Tony is keeping him busy.
Dawes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tony some visible discomfort.
Tony is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Dawes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tony is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Well,Tony is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tony's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dawes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dawes lands a nice forearm strike.
Dawes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tony taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dawes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dawes advances nicely into full mount.
Tony is trying desperately to improve position.
Dawes lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tony is looking to escape.
Dawes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dawes lands with some strikes.
Dawes working Tony over with strikes here.
Tony can't escape the position.
Dawes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dawes with good strikes from the mount here!
Dawes landing strikes from the mount and Tony is in trouble!
Dawes landing punches.
Tony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tony is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tony wants to hold on but Dawes pushes him away.
Tony manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dawes lands strikes from half guard.
Dawes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tony!
Dawes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tony is looking to escape.
Wilson Tony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee warns Tony that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dawes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marjorie Dawes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dawes 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Marjorie Dawes!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Marjorie Dawes!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Marjorie Dawes!

Marjorie Dawes wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise. Ben Steller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Siegel's chin.

Steller
vs
Siegel

172 cm
27
151 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

178 cm
20
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Steller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steller doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Siegel.

Steller clinches.
Steller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Siegel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Siegel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steller fails to land the takedown.
Siegel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel connects with a jab.
Benjamin Siegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Siegel scores with a sloppy right hand. Steller should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Siegel there.
Steller throws a shot from downtown. Siegel moves away and avoids it.
Siegel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Siegel sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Steller to the ground! Siegel dives into full mount looking to finish!

Steller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel cracks Steller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Steller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siegel postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Steller bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Siegel and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Siegel!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin Siegel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Golovkin

173 cm
25
150 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

165 cm
29
135 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golovkin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golovkin tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovkin is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Golovkin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.

Golovkin is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Golovkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Golovkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Golovkin.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin takes a shot to the head.
Golovkin taking a breather.
Golovkin trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Golovkin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Golovkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Golovkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Golovkin into the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikhail Golovkin.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Golovkin darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Golovkin into the cage.
Anderson stuns Golovkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
As Golovkin tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Golovkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Golovkin looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand.
A short right from Anderson.
Come on Golovkin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson lands a right hand.
A short left from Anderson.
Golovkin avoiding damage.
Golovkin taking a breather.
Golovkin misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golovkin.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Golovkin manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Golovkin pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Golovkin taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golovkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Golovkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Golovkin.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golovkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Golovkin manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Golovkin has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Golovkin wants to stall.
A short left from Anderson.
Craig Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.

Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Golovkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Golovkin.
Golovkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Golovkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Golovkin's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Golovkin looking for a takedown.
Golovkin is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Golovkin has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin taking a breather.
Golovkin is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Golovkin takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovkin wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Golovkin's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Golovkin is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Golovkin has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.
Anderson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Golovkin right on the button. Golovkin goes down! Anderson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Anderson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Anderson!
After winning the bout, Craig Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Masterclass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andri Gunawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masterclass
vs
Gunawan

177 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
162 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Masterclass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andri Gunawan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunawan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masterclasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Masterclass rushes Gunawan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masterclass misses with an elbow over the top.
Masterclass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gunawan takes an elbow to the temple.
Gunawan presses Masterclass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Gunawan manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunawan as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Gunawan catches Masterclass right on the button with a cross.
Masterclass tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Masterclass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunawan.
Gunawan tests Masterclass's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Masterclass gets tackled into the cage by Gunawan. Gunawan maintains the clinch.
Masterclass throws an elbow that misses.
Gunawan tries to circle away but Masterclass has him pinned against the cage.

Gunawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunawan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunawan is leaning against Masterclass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gunawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunawan lands an uppercut.
Masterclass stalls.
Gunawan lands a left hand.
Gunawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterclass's elbow.
Gunawan lands a right hand.
Masterclass tries to land a knee to the head but Gunawan blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Gunawan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses.
Masterclass takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunawan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunawan misses with a knee strike.
Masterclass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masterclass is breathing heavily.
Masterclass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gunawan - that landed with a thud.

Gunawan breaks from the clinch.
Gunawan scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Gunawan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterclass throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunawan counters with a nice body shot.
Masterclass closes the distance but Gunawan moves to the side
and Gunawan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunawan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunawan throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunawan cracks Masterclass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunawan.
A jab lands there for Gunawan.

Masterclass is rocked!
Gunawan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Masterclass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunawan connects with a crisp jab.
Gunawan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gunawan drops Masterclass with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gunawan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andri Gunawan!
Andri Gunawan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sabre Tooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Boy Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tooth
vs
Boy Rick

170 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

179 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabre Tooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Boy Rick!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Rick - just one landing.

Tooth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tooth is nestled in close to Rick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tooth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Rick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tooth is nestled in close to Rick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooth is taking a breather. Rick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tooth working over Rick with some ground and pound. Rick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooth is controlling the pace.
Tooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rick trying to control here.
Tooth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tooth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rick for as long as he can get away with.

Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rick taking some punishment here, with Tooth in his half guard.
Tooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.

Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tooth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tooth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tooth moves nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooth lands an elbow.
Rick is trying to control Tooth's posture but Tooth avoids it.
Tooth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tooth lands some shots froms side control.
Tooth working away.
Tooth controlling the position from side mount.
Rick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tooth working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rick tries to control but Tooth manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick trying to control the action but Tooth just sinks the hooks in.
Can Rick hold on?! Tooth is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Tooth is riding his opponent, not letting Rick buck him off.
Tooth cracks Rick with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rick from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Tooth landing with strikes.
Rick tries to break free.
Tooth controlling the position well here. Rick rolled but Tooth kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tooth gets his hands free as Rick looks to control.
Tooth lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabre Tooth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rick misses with an uppercut.
Rick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tooth doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Rick.

Tooth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rick did well to prevent Tooth getting side control.
Tooth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rick looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tooth in particular looking to stall.

Rick actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick wants to improve his position but Tooth is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tooth 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.
Tooth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tooth lands a nice short elbow.
Tooth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tooth working Rick over with strikes.
Tooth stalling.
Tooth winds up and cracks Rick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rick is looking to control Tooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rick avoid being mounted?
Sabre Tooth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tooth pulls his head out easily.

Rick actively working from the bottom here.
Tooth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tooth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tooth working the head and body with strikes.

Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tooth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tooth slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooth wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.

Rick looking for submissions off his back.

Rick actively working from the bottom here.
Tooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Tooth there.
Rick taking some punishment here, with Tooth in his half guard.
Tooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tooth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rick!
Rick is bucking up trying to escape but Tooth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Tooth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rick tries to hold on but Tooth pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rick is bucking up trying to escape but Tooth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tooth prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabre Tooth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Rick as Tooth shoots in.
Rick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Tooth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rick taking some punishment here, with Tooth in his half guard.
Tooth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rick!
Tooth dominating with strikes here.
Rick tries to hold on but Tooth postures up.
Tooth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tooth controlling from mount.
Tooth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tooth landing strikes from the mount and Rick is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tooth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Tooth.
Tooth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rick looks a forlorn figure.

Rick is rocked!
Tooth lands a heavy elbow.
Rick is still in real trouble! Can Tooth finish him?
Tooth controlling the pace for now.
Tooth lands a big shot to the head and Rick winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sabre Tooth!
Sabre Tooth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cyborg
vs
Diaz

172 cm
27
150 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

168 cm
27
150 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

GREEN!160

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neal Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to move into range but Cyborg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cyborg stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Cyborg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Cyborg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Cyborg is avoiding it.
Cyborg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Cyborg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Cyborg lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Diaz looks to move away, Cyborg throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Cyborg counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cyborg cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cyborg lands with a shot to the body.
Cyborg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Cyborg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Cyborg finds it's target.

Diaz rushes Cyborg and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cyborg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cris Cyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.
Cyborg prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Cyborg - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Cyborg.
Cyborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cyborg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cyborg pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Cyborg as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Cyborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cyborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Cyborg on the inside.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cyborg is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cyborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Diaz has Cyborg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cyborg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Cyborg.
Diaz is working for takedown but Cyborg is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Cyborg.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cyborg after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Cyborg.
Cyborg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cyborg scores with a shoulder strike.
Cyborg lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cyborg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cyborg counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cyborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cris Cyborg dominated that round.
That's time! Cyborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diaz misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cyborg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cyborg as he avoids it easily.
Cyborg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Cyborg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cyborg tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cyborg to the ground. Cyborg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cris Cyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.
A right-left combo lands from Cyborg.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cyborg but Cyborg pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cyborg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cyborg.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Cyborg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from Cyborg both land. Nice combination.
Cyborg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cyborg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cyborg scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyborg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz wants to clinch but Cyborg slips to the side
and Cyborg counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyborg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Cyborg.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
letting Cyborg counter with a right hand.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Cyborg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cyborg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Cyborg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Diaz is rocked!
Cyborg stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Cyborg counter with a right hand.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Cyborg finish him?
Cyborg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cyborg lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cyborg stuffs the takedown.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Cyborg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cris Cyborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cyborg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Cyborg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cyborg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cyborg's back!
Cyborg looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diaz.

Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cyborg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cyborg for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cris Cyborg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cyborg sprawls well. Cyborg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyborg scores with a nice right hand.
Cyborg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Cyborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Cyborg.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cyborg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Cyborg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyborg tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy body kick from Diaz
and Cyborg counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cris Cyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cyborg.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Cyborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyborg cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Cris Cyborg is winning the standup battle so far.
Cyborg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cyborg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Cyborg counters with a nice uppercut.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Cyborg.
Cyborg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cyborg lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cyborg drops Diaz with a huge uppercut! Diaz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cyborg is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cris Cyborg!
During a confident post fight interview, Cris Cyborg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Little Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rick
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Bush

174 cm
27
150 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

170 cm
22
148 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, JJ Bush!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bush distracts Rick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Rick pushes a forearm under Bush's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bush is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Little Rick!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gap Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turner
vs
Mangrove

177 cm
22
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
163 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mangrove avoids it.
Mangrove is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Mangrove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangrove takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turner misses with a low kick.

Mangrove shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner can't keep his opponent in guard - Mangrove advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner trying to hold on to Mangrove's head to control him but Mangrove postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove moves into full mount! Turner won't be happy about that!
Turner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Mangrove is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Turner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Turner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner breaks Mangrove's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mangrove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.

Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mangrove's guard.

Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard.

Mangrove wants to stand but Turner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mangrove preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mangrove seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turner.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Turner is looking for a triangle but Mangrove pushes his legs off easily.
Mangrove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove preventing the sweep.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Mangrove has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mangrove is one step ahead there.
Mangrove advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.
Turner trying to control but Mangrove postures up.
Turner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Mangrove is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangrove to get the leverage.
Turner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mangrove is looking to stand up but Turner won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mangrove takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Turner.
A short uppercut from Turner.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Turner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mangrove's defenses.
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turner blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turner stalling.
Turner working aggressively here.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Turner blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Turner.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Turner.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Alka Mangrove seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alka Mangrove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Mangrove wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Mangrove doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Mangrove tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mangrove manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turner.
Mangrove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangrove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangrove takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alka Mangrove will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mangrove blocks the body kick.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Mangrove shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body.
Mangrove doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Mangrove doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Donk. Turner catches Mangrove right on the button with a cross.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner defending well as Mangrove loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangrove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gap Turner is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangrove checks the leg kick.
Turner thows a body kick. Mangrove tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Mangrove clinches with his opponent.
Turner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Mangrove improves position.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Turner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries a body shot but Mangrove blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove avoids a kick to the body.
Turner tries a low kick but Mangrove avoids it.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Mangrove saw that one coming.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Mangrove has managed to clinch.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.

Turner breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner jabs at Mangrove's body.
Turner blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Mangrove blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Mangrove connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Mangrove lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner lands a nice looking body kick.
Mangrove has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turner.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Mangrove checks it.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Mangrove tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Mangrove throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove moves away.
Turner throws a leg kick but Mangrove checks it.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Mangrove, which made it look bad.
A solid body kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Mangrove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner clearly takes 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.

Mangrove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Turner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mangrove's half guard.
Turner prevents Mangrove from improving his position.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mangrove defending well though.
Mangrove has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mangrove slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Turner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Mangrove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mangrove's head.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mangrove is on top in guard.

Turner keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Alka Mangrove has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the position.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Turner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Mangrove is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove avoid being mounted?
Mangrove makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.

Mangrove is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.

Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove's legs - danger averted.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turner preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mangrove is trying to keep Turner in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner had his way with Alka Mangrove in 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. This is the final round!

Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove moves away.
Turner moves out of range as Mangrove strikes.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Turner.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangrove takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turner takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mangrove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove's belly button to the back.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangrove checks it well.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mangrove crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Mangrove gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Mangrove manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Mangrove moved away.
Turner sets himself, and Mangrove steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove is looking to clinch.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to clinch up.
As Mangrove backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.

Mangrove takes the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Turner blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove has the dominant position.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove blocks a head kick by Turner.
Mangrove is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.

Mangrove tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mangrove has his hands clasped together around Turner's back. He's all about the action.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Mangrove defending well.
Turner winds up and cracks Mangrove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gap Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Gap Turner!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Gap Turner!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Gap Turner!

Gap Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Gap Turner retains his lightweight title!

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