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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nigel McHughes enters the cage!
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192 lbs
15 - 21 - 0 |
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191 lbs
29 - 26 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Villegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHughes scores with a leg kick.
McHughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villegas manages to avoid it.
McHughes scores with a leg kick.
McHughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
McHughes moves out of range as Villegas strikes.
Villegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McHughes.
McHughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Villegas is just out of range.
McHughes misses with a body shot.
Villegas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
McHughes throws a body shot but no joy.
McHughes throws a body punch but Villegas moves out of range.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villegas swings for the body but McHughes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes throws a leg kick that misses.
Villegas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Villegas lands with a nice body punch.
Villegas lands a jab to the head.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Villegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McHughes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McHughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Villegas with a nice cross.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villegas moves away.
Villegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villegas just misses with a punch to the body.
McHughes misses with a head kick.
McHughes throws a body punch but Villegas moves out of range.
McHughes lands a nice hook to Villegas's body. Villegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McHughes swings for the body but Villegas moves out of range.
Villegas drops McHughes with a beautiful combination! McHughes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Villegas is looking for the KO!
It looks like Nigel McHughes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McHughes throws a leg kick which misses Villegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Villegas tries to avoid it.
Villegas avoids the head kick by McHughes.
An attempted straight right counter from Villegas misses the target.
Villegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McHughes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Villegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Villegas misses with a hook to the body
and McHughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes takes a swing at Villegas's ribcage but misses.
McHughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Villegas rather than just go for the knockout.
Villegas throws a jab but it's blocked by McHughes.
Villegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McHughes misses the shot to the body.
McHughes cracks Villegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Villegas as he checks the leg kick.
McHughes scores with a leg kick.
McHughes clinches.
Villegas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Villegas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McHughes looking to pass the guard.
Villegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McHughes is aware though and is defending well.
Villegas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McHughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McHughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McHughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McHughes drops back looking for a leg! Villegas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villegas manages to kick McHughes off! McHughes jumps back into Villegas's guard.
McHughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Villegas throws his legs up looking for a submission but McHughes uses it to pass to side control.
Villegas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McHughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McHughes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Villegas down.
Villegas tries to buck McHughes off but McHughes is having none of it.
McHughes grinds an elbow into Villegas's temple.
Villegas trying to remain calm as McHughes controls from the top position.
Villegas is looking for a sweep.
Villegas wants to get back to his feet but McHughes drags him back down.
McHughes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McHughes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McHughes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villegas is looking to reverse the position.
McHughes controls the position.
Villegas gets back to half guard.
McHughes uses his free foot to push down on Villegas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Villegas.
Villegas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McHughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nigel McHughes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nigel McHughes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McHughes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fabio Villegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McHughes misses with a hook to the body
letting Villegas counter with a right hand.
Villegas misses with a body shot.
McHughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McHughes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Villegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villegas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nigel McHughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McHughes moves into the clinch successfully.
Villegas wants to break the clinch but can't.
McHughes avoiding damage as Villegas throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes misses with a body punch.
McHughes controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from McHughes.
Villegas successfully pulls guard.
McHughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes wants to control from the top but Villegas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Villegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McHughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Villegas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McHughes escapes and throws Villegas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McHughes trying to control the action but Villegas is working from the bottom.
Villegas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Villegas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McHughes is controlling the pace.
McHughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Villegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Villegas is looking for a triangle but McHughes pushes his legs off easily.
Villegas keeping full guard, as McHughes tries to pass.
Nigel McHughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
McHughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Villegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but McHughes is one step ahead there.
McHughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Villegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Villegas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McHughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McHughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Villegas working for submissions but it's allowed McHughes to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McHughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McHughes is looking for a kimura here.
McHughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villegas defends it well.
Villegas looking for a kimura from the bottom but McHughes passes into side control!
McHughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McHughes tries for a kimura but Villegas is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villegas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McHughes is controlling him well.
Villegas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nigel McHughes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by McHughes as he connects with a hook.
McHughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Villegas is just out of range.
McHughes throws out a loose jab but Villegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHughes is looking to score with low kicks.
McHughes takes one to the side of the head.
McHughes connects with a body shot that sends Villegas's belly button to the back.
McHughes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Villegas throws a jab when McHughes was well out of range.
Villegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McHughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes misses with a hook.
McHughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villegas was well out of range. Poor timing from McHughes.
McHughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McHughes avoids the body shot from Villegas.
McHughes missing with a left hand there. Villegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes swings for the body but Villegas moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Villegas.
Villegas misses the shot to the body.
Villegas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McHughes.
McHughes takes a swing at Villegas's ribcage but misses.
Villegas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Villegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McHughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Villegas.
McHughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villegas slips a straight right by McHughes.
Villegas throwing a counter right hand but McHughes manages to avoid it.
McHughes misses with a straight left.
Villegas lands with a straight right. McHughes didn't see that one coming.
Villegas ducks under a wild hook from McHughes.
McHughes ducks under a wild hook from Villegas.
Villegas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McHughes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Villegas will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the liver by McHughes. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villegas moves away.
Villegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McHughes misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by McHughes. That's going to slow Villegas down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHughes clobbers Villegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McHughes connects with a looping right hand.
Villegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McHughes can pounce on him.
McHughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villegas manages to avoid it.
McHughes misses with a wild body shot.
McHughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Villegas.
Villegas misses with an uppercut
and McHughes counters with a good low kick that Villegas was not able to check.
McHughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Villegas misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McHughes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Villegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Villegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McHughes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McHughes scoring well with a low kick there.
Villegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McHughes.
Villegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McHughes scores with a leg kick.
Nigel McHughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McHughes just misses with a punch to the body.
McHughes throws a lazy right hand but Villegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villegas feinted with a counter takedown.
McHughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Villegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McHughes.
McHughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McHughes manages to break the clinch.
McHughes slips a jab from Villegas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes lands a right hook to the body.
Villegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McHughes.
Villegas throws a sloppy body shot
and McHughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 big left from Villegas misses.
McHughes slips under a jab.
McHughes slips a jab and a cross from Villegas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villegas looks to throw the jab but McHughes is out of range.
McHughes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McHughes lands with a nice body punch.
Villegas misses with a series of wild punches.
McHughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by McHughes.
Fabio Villegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McHughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel McHughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McHughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McHughes!
Our winner, Nigel McHughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrie Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire as his entrance music. Brian Burns is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyrie Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to land a front kick but Perry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Perry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Perry shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Perry's front leg but catches the back leg as Perry tries to avoid it.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry takes one on the button.
Burns drives through with a takedown into Perry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Burns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burns stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perry is looking to escape.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perry tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perry catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns won't allow Perry to get back to his feet.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Burns advances position into side control!
Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perry pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns trying to control the position but Perry is working away.
Perry wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perry being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Perry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Perry uses it to pass to side control.
Burns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Perry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burns wants to control but Perry postures up.
Burns keeps Perry under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perry is working away from the top position though.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to control here.
Burns is pressing down on Perry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perry.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perry won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Perry landing with the ground and pound.
Perry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Perry defends easily.
Kyrie Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns wants to sweep here but Perry controlling him for the moment.
Perry distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Perry pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perry lands a nice short elbow.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is pressing down on Perry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Perry cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perry chips away with some ground and pound.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns trying to control the position here.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to control.
Perry stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Burns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.
Burns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns connects with a body shot.
Perry shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Burns leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perry's guard.
Perry is wriggling around but Burns manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry kicks off Burns and gets to his feet.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perry has a takedown stuffed.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Perry stumbling back into the cage.
Perry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns stalks Perry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Perry's face. Perry staggers backwards, shaken.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perry checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brian Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns feints and then cracks Perry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perry down.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns looks for the body kick but Perry saw that one coming.
Burns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns wants it to stay on the feet.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns is trying to counter with his kicks.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns is looking to slow Perry down with leg kicks.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perry somewhat.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perry's head.
Burns cracks Perry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Perry shoots in.
Burns cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into Perry's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns passes into half guard.
Burns passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Perry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Burns jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns has hold of Perry's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Perry seems comfortable defending it but Burns has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Perry is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Perry is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Burns couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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39
252 lbs
24 - 20 - 0 |
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245 lbs
21 - 18 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Aybara.
Aybara lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
Aybara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevens on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevens's guard now, I'm sure.
Aybara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aybara chips away with some ground and pound.
Aybara wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Stevens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aybara stacks Stevens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aybara!
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Aybara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aybara controlling the position.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
Aybara is working Stevens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aybara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevens some visible discomfort.
Stevens regains half guard.
Aybara controlling the pace.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Aybara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aybara throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aybara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aybara wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Aybara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevens throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stevens working for a triangle but Aybara defends it easily.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aybara landing some decent shots from guard.
Aybara works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aybara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aybara is stalling in the full guard.
Aybara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aybara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stevens throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aybara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aybara wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aybara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aybara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aybara passes into side control.
Stevens on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good exchange - Aybara coming out on top.
Aybara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aybara lands some shots froms side control.
Aybara is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aybara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aybara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aybara slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aybara is nestled in close to Stevens, 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.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Aybara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aybara uses his free foot to push down on Stevens's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aybara working Stevens over with strikes here.
Stevens is rocked!
Aybara controlling from mount.
Aybara looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Stevens covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perrin Aybara!
A less than humble Perrin Aybara misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Mundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slevin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to timber. Mundi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swallow The Sun - Hold This Woe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tony Slevin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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389 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Mundi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mundi throws a series of punches but Slevin avoids them all with ease.
Mundi has closed the distance and engaged Slevin in a clinch.
Slevin is working for takedown but Mundi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mundi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mundi breaks from the clinch.
Slevin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mundi lands a lovely overhand right.
Slevin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slevin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi wants to clinch up but Slevin keeps it at a distance.
Mundi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slevin with a hook.
Mundi scores with a jab. Slevin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slevin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mundi misses with a straight right.
Mundi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Slevin misses.
Mundi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slevin. Slevin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slevin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Mundi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mundi tries to clinch up
and Slevin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slevin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mundi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mundi looks to clinch but Slevin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mundi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Slevin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sirius Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirius Dacke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacke shoots for a takedown but Shiroo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dacke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacke swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
Donk. Dacke catches Shiroo right on the button with a cross.
Dacke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dacke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacke shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiroo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dacke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiroo pinned against the cage. Shiroo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dacke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shiroo counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo effectively controlling the action here.
Shiroo avoiding damage.
Shiroo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dackes head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke goes for a takedown attempt but Shiroo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shiroo slips a jab and a cross from Dacke.
Shiroo closes the distance and pushes Dacke back into the cage.
Shiroo scores with a shot to the side of Dacke's head.
Still in the clinch, Shiroo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dacke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiroo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shiroo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shiroo gets through Dacke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shiroo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiroo tries to throw a body punch but Dacke avoids it by throwing Shiroo back against the cage.
Shiroo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dacke up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Shiroo.
Dacke letting Shiroo take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Dacke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dacke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiroo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dacke is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiroo has double underhooks.
Shiroo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Shiroo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Dacke is trying to drag Shiroo to the mat but Shiroo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiroo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Shiroo.
Shiroo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shiroo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dacke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiroo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiroo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacke backwards.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shiroo fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
A short left from Shiroo.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiroo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacke controls his hands.
Shiroo is pressed up against the cage. Dacke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shiroo down to the mat. Shiroo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dacke.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Dacke.
Shiroo wants to counter with a clinch but Dacke pushes him away.
Shiroo wants to clinch.
Shiroo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shiroo closes the distance and pushes Dacke back into the cage.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Dacke blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiroo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Dacke blocks it.
Dacke is trying to trip Shiroo. He has hold of a leg but Shiroo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dacke persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dacke content to stall in guard here.
Dacke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo has a closed guard, preventing Dacke from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo is pulling down on Dacke's head to control his posture.
Dacke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shiroo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Dacke from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dacke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Dacke is going to stand back up.
Dacke is stalling here. Shiroo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dacke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shiroo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dacke tries to buck Shiroo off but Shiroo is having none of it.
Dacke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shiroo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dacke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shiroo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dacke is not content to let Shiroo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacke is looking to regain half guard here but Shiroo keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Shiroo.
Dacke can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiroo working the head with strikes.
That's four 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.
Shiroo is working Dacke over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shiroo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dacke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dacke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shiroo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tetsuya Shiroo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Shiroo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shiroo throws a strike aimed at the side of Dacke's head but Dacke avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiroo in the domination position with Dacke hanging on.
Shiroo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dacke to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dacke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dacke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacke keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shiroo counters by moving into the clinch.
Shiroo slows down the pace here.
Dacke goes for a takedown attempt but Shiroo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dacke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiroo tries to clinch up
and Dacke counters with a series of strikes. Shiroo will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo slips a straight right by Dacke.
Dacke lands with a straight right. Shiroo didn't see that one coming.
Sirius Dacke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dacke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo tries to get to full guard but Dacke has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiroo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dacke prevents Shiroo from standing back up.
Dacke wants to take a breather but Shiroo is having none of it.
Dacke wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Shiroo is not content to let Dacke control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dacke keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shiroo scores with a shoulder strike.
Shiroo has Dacke pressed against the cage.
Shiroo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiroo lands a left hand.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dacke breaks the clinch.
Dacke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiroo moves away.
Dacke tries to keep at a distance but Shiroo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiroo.
Dacke tightens his grip and picks Shiroo up, before dumping him to the ground. Shiroo manages to land in guard.
Shiroo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo wants to stand but Dacke is controlling the position.
Sirius Dacke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dacke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dacke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dacke stops Shiroo from standing up.
Dacke throws a strike but Shiroo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shiroo is pushing down on Dacke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dacke is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiroo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiroo thows a huge punch but Dacke dodges it nicely.
Shiroo is trying to control. Dacke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tetsuya Shiroo.
I've got Shiroo 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
A relieved looking Tetsuya Shiroo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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212 lbs
20 - 15 - 1 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Unz Unz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unz has a takedown stuffed.
Unz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abrams throwing a counter right hand but Unz manages to avoid it.
Abrams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Unz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abrams's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Unz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abrams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abrams has escaped and now he's on top!
Unz trying to strike off his back.
Unz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abrams with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abrams defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abrams stays in close to Unz's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unz wants to sweep but no luck.
Abrams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abrams has managed to get both his arms back between Unz's legs - danger averted.
Unz has his foot on Abrams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abrams works his way back into a safe position though.
Unz is looking for a triangle but Abrams pushes his legs off easily.
Unz wants to improve his position but instead Abrams has moved into half guard.
Abrams is looking to take a break and control but Unz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abrams lands a nice short elbow.
Abrams wants to take a breather but Unz is having none of it.
Abrams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abrams controlling the pace.
Unz actively working from the bottom here.
Abrams is looking to take a break and control but Unz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Unz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abrams pulls his head out easily.
Unz looking for submissions off his back.
Abrams slips a nice elbow through Unz's hands, connecting with Unz's forehead.
Abrams working over Unz with some ground and pound. Unz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abrams prevents Unz from improving his position.
Unz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Abrams escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Abrams!
Abrams wants to control but Unz is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unz taking a bit of punishment here - Abrams scoring with strikes.
Abrams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Unz is avoiding damage well.
Abrams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Unz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Abrams cracks Unz with a big elbow.
Abrams trying to control the position but Unz is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abrams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Unz manages to get back to half guard.
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abrams thows a huge punch but Unz dodges it nicely.
Unz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abrams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abrams's back!
Abrams wants to control his opponent's hands but Unz gets his hands free.
Abrams manages to stand up with Unz still on his back. Eventually Unz drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unz blocks a leg kick.
Unz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abrams circles away.
Taite Abrams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unz Unz.
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!
Abrams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Unz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abrams wants to control but Unz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Unz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Unz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abrams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unz.
Unz seems to be looking for submissions.
Unz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abrams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abrams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Unz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taite Abrams 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.
Abrams loads up on a big right hand but Unz slips the punch.
Abrams wants to clinch up but Unz keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Abrams sets himself, and Unz steps forward looking for the clinch! Abrams avoids it this time.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams misses with a body shot.
Abrams misses with a leg kick
and Unz counters with a single leg into guard. Abrams didn't expect that.
Unz is standing up over Abrams. Abrams looks to escape but Unz dives into side control.
Abrams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Unz's best efforts.
Unz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abrams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Unz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unz is looking for submissions but instead, Abrams has regained full guard.
Unz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abrams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unz has managed to get both his arms back between Abrams's legs - danger averted.
Unz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Unz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abrams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abrams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abrams!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unz tries to buck Abrams off but Abrams is having none of it.
Unz is still trying to improve position.
Unz is not content to let Abrams control the position.
Unz is trying to improve his position.
Abrams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Unz tries to bench press Abrams off him but Abrams keeps the position.
Unz taking a bit of punishment here - Abrams scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Unz is looking to regain half guard here but Abrams keeps moving and retains side control.
Unz parries the strikes from Abrams easily there. Abrams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unz to escape.
Unz is trying to improve his position.
Unz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abrams's best efforts.
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. Abrams connects with a nice short shot to Unz's temple.
Unz is looking to improve his position.
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Unz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Abrams has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Abrams looking to finish Unz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Unz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unz is looking to improve his position but Abrams isn't that keen on the idea.
Abrams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Unz is rocked!
Abrams postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Unz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Abrams and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Abrams!
An out of breath Taite Abrams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bluto Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
166 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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37
183 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bluto Braun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Braun's half guard.
Braun tries to roll over but Damione Deathclaw keeps him under control.
Braun is trying to control but can't.
Braun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Damione Deathclaw is looking to advance position but Braun won't allow it.
Damione Deathclaw controlling the pace.
Braun's coaches at Nemesis Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braun trying to control from the bottom.
Braun wants to get back to full guard.
Damione Deathclaw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Braun!
Braun tries to lock up and control but Damione Deathclaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw controlling his opponent.
Damione Deathclaw wants to control the pace but Braun is squirming around nicely.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
Braun tries to reverse the position but Damione Deathclaw maintains control.
Damione Deathclaw working for a guillotine from mount but Braun is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braun is squirming around, avoiding Damione Deathclaw's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun is looking to get to half guard.
Damione Deathclaw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Braun defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Damione Deathclaw.
Braun working to try and regain half guard.
Braun tries to lock up and control but Damione Deathclaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Braun is looking to get to half guard.
Braun is trying to reverse the position but instead Damione Deathclaw has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Braun right now.
Damione Deathclaw struggling to keep hold of the position.
Damione Deathclaw working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Braun is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Damione Deathclaw has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Braun taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
Calypso Damione Deathclaw is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Calypso Damione Deathclaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Bluto Braun stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll get em' next time.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
154 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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35
150 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Chisholm misses.
Chisholm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chisholm duly obliges.
Chisholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Chisholm clinches up against the cage.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Xi Jia tries to break free but Chisholm pushes him back against the cage.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Xi Jia breaks the clinch.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Chisholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Chisholm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xi Jia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisholm moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm pushes Xi Jia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Xi Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
Xi Jia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chisholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xi Jia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xi Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm closes the distance and clinches.
Xi Jia has had enough of the clinch but Chisholm keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Chisholm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xi Jia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Xi Jia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ambrose Chisholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisholm misses with a straight right.
Xi Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xi Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chisholm throws a shot to the body.
Chisholm tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xi Jia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chisholm closes the distance but Xi Jia moves to the side
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chisholm tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xi Jia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chisholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xi Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chisholm wants to clinch.
Chisholm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia misses with a looping right.
Chisholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xi Jia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chisholm was covering up waiting for the punch and Xi Jia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia won't allow Chisholm to sweep him here.
Xi Jia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xi Jia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chisholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xi Jia is one step ahead there.
Chisholm wants to stand and escape but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Chisholm wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Nice shot lands for Xi Jia.
Chisholm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chisholm looks to clinch
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick.
Chisholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia tries to bum rush Chisholm with a series of wild strikes but Chisholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chisholm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Chisholm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm misses with an uppercut. Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chisholm throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xi Jia cracks Chisholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Ambrose Chisholm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Chisholm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm avoiding damage as Xi Jia throws knees to the body.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chisholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xi Jia or not.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xi Jia jumps guard but Chisholm stands there with Xi Jia around his waist. Xi Jia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Chisholm.
Xi Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chisholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chisholm.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Xi Jia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chisholm smiles and moves away.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm scores with a nice head shot.
Chisholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chisholm is looking to clinch but Xi Jia is avoiding it.
Chisholm misses with a hook
and Chisholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chisholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chisholm slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xi Jia showed some decent athleticism there.
Xi Jia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chisholm sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chisholm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xi Jia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xi Jia's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chisholm controlling the position well here. Xi Jia rolled but Chisholm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chisholm is not going to allow Xi Jia to sit and survive in this position.
Will Chisholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Xi Jia rolls, trying to escape but Chisholm keeps control of the position.
Chisholm wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping busy.
Chisholm has good solid back control here.
Will Chisholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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 Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod.
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!
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Chisholm's shoulder, as Chisholm tries to avoid the shot.
Chisholm throwing a counter right hand but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Xi Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xi Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xi Jia gets through Chisholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chisholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xi Jia is trying to break free.
Xi Jia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chisholm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
Xi Jia breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Chisholm moved out of range.
Chisholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chisholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xi Jia tries to keep at a distance but Chisholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chisholm tries to work over Xi Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xi Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia works on Chisholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Xi Jia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia keeps the fight on the outside.
Xi Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Chisholm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chisholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Chisholm.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisholm misses with a hook.
Chisholm connects with a jab.
Chisholm cracks Xi Jia with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisholm closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm lands a nice uppercut.
Chisholm digs a right hand underneath Xi Jia's ribcage. Xi Jia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Xi Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the head.
Xi Jia jumps guard but Chisholm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chisholm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chisholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chisholm trying to control the position here.
Chisholm trying to keep a closed guard but Xi Jia is proving a slippery customer.
Chisholm wants to improve his position but instead Xi Jia has moved into half guard.
Chisholm is controlling Xi Jia's trapped leg to prevent Xi Jia from advancing to side control.
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Chisholm defends the submission attempt.
Chisholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Chisholm trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Xi Jia.
I think Chisholm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Chisholm!
Ambrose Chisholm thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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