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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Augusto (ranked 7737 p4p, 784 weight class) and Ricky Redford (ranked 8164 p4p, 804 weight class). Ricky Redford will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Redford!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redford stuffs the takedown attempt from Augusto. Augusto gets slowly back to his feet.
Redford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Augusto.
Redford keeps the fight on the outside.
Augusto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Augusto.
Augusto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redford throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Redford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Redford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augusto.
Redford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augusto is looking to clinch but Redford is avoiding it.
Augusto throws a series of punches but Redford moves out of range.
Augusto throws a push kick but Redford slaps the foot to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Redford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redford.
Augusto tries to clinch up but Redford circles away and keeps his distance.
Augusto misses with an uppercut. Redford saw that one coming.
Augusto scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redford throws a low kick, looking for Augusto's leg but Augusto calmly moves out of range.
Augusto attempts a counter takedown but Redford avoids it well and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Augusto breaks the clinch.
Redford tries to bum rush Augusto with a series of wild strikes but Augusto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Augusto wants to clinch
and Redford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Augusto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Augusto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redford circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redford connects with a looping right hand.
Augusto tries to clinch but Redford is having none of it.
Augusto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redford works over Augusto's head and body with a nice combination.
Augusto is rocked!
Augusto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Augusto has his takedown stuffed
and Redford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Augusto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Augusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Redford breaks from the clinch.
Redford lands with a right and another and another! Augusto is in big trouble! Redford lands again and this time it's lights out for Augusto! A quality knockout there for Redford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Redford!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Williams (ranked 8446 p4p, 588 weight class) and Caol Dos (ranked 5007 p4p, 462 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caol Dos!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Dos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Dos lands an uppercut.
Williams jumps guard but Dos stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Dos stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Dos is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos down to the mat. Dos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos avoids the damage to the body.
Williams is trying to drag Dos to the mat but Dos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Williams kicks Dos off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dos as Williams shoots in.
Dos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Dos forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Dos is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos down to the mat. Dos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos has managed to clinch.
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!
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dos manages to break the clinch.
Dos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dos controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos looking to pass the guard.
Dos stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Dos trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking to control.
Williams wants to sweep here but Dos controlling him for the moment.
Dos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Dos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Williams defend it? Dos steps over the head and cranks it - Williams is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caol Dos!
A victorious Caol Dos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marin Averescu (ranked 7528 p4p, 545 weight class) and Jordan Dahl (ranked 4093 p4p, 390 weight class). Jordan Dahl acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marin Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Dahl!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Averescu is in Dahl's guard.
Averescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dahl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Averescu has managed to get both his arms back between Dahl's legs - danger averted.
Averescu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahl is proving hard to escape from.
Averescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dahl controls Averescu momentarily but Averescu frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahl is on top in guard.
Dahl stopping the sweep attempt from Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Averescu keeping moving, preventing Dahl from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl pushing down on Averescu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dahl is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Averescu reverses the position - he's now on top in Dahl's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Dahl, not yet.
Dahl keeps trying to improve his position.
Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averescu defends well.
Averescu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu gets to his feet - Dahl follows without any prompting.
Averescu darts in looking for a takedown but Dahl gets double underhooks and turns Averescu into the cage.
Averescu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Averescu lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Averescu controls the pace.
Dahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Averescu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Averescu preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl working a defensive guard but Averescu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dahl is looking for a sweep.
Dahl looks to move to half guard but instead Averescu has passed into mount! Damn!
Averescu controlling his opponent.
Averescu prevents Dahl from getting the reversal.
Dahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dahl is trying to control but Averescu manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu content just to control the position here.
Dahl is looking to get to half guard.
Averescu controlling the position easily from mount.
Averescu tries to control but Dahl wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahl tries to hold on but Averescu postures up.
Averescu controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Averescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Averescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahl sprawls well. He's pushed Averescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dahl enables Averescu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dahl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Averescu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dahl has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Averescu 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 Dahl.
Averescu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Dahl counters with a left and a right that stings Averescu.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Averescu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dahl tries to bench press Averescu off him but Averescu keeps the position.
Dahl is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Averescu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Averescu prevents Dahl from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu controlling from mount.
Averescu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dahl is looking to escape.
Dahl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dahl slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dahl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahl is trying to control the position but Averescu postures up.
Dahl 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.
Averescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averescu defends well.
Dahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marin Averescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Averescu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Dahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Averescu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Averescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dahl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Averescu is looking to take a break and control but Dahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahl wants to control but Averescu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Averescu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Averescu dives in and scores a takedown into Dahl's guard.
Averescu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahl can do to turn this around?
Averescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dahl is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dahl is trying to escape the position but Averescu is controlling the position.
Dahl is looking for a sweep.
Dahl is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Averescu off and has taken his back!
Dahl looking to break Averescu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Averescu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dahl will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Averescu right now.
Averescu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl trying to advance position but Averescu counters by regaining guard.
Dahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Averescu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahl wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Averescu is trying to hold Dahl in close to prevent damage but Dahl has managed to pass into half guard.
Dahl is pressing down on Averescu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Averescu is holding on for now.
Dahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Averescu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is trying to stand.
Dahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Averescu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dahl is working away from the top position though.
Averescu tries to roll over but Dahl keeps him under control.
Dahl stops Averescu from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dahl trying to control from Averescu's half guard. Averescu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Averescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Averescu is trying to control the position but Dahl postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan Dahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marin Averescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dahl gets caught flat footed, as Averescu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averescu defends well.
Averescu stays in close to Dahl's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marin Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Averescu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marin Averescu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 2295 p4p, 118 weight class) and Oddis Slajos (ranked 21374 p4p, 498 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Shake It Off. Mike Charles has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oddis Slajos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slajos throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Slajos scores with a shot to the body.
Charles staying out of range there.
Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Charles swings for the body but Slajos moves out of range.
Charles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slajos scores with a decent looking hook.
Slajos throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Slajos throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Slajos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slajos. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slajos manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slajos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Slajos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slajos throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slajos.
Slajos misses with a looping left.
Charles is looking to counter the offense by Slajos and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slajos misses with a wild body shot.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oddis Slajos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slajos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slajos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slajos.
Charles is looking to counter the offense by Slajos and move into the clinch.
Slajos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Slajos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Charles is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slajos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Slajos lands a jab.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Slajos throws a lazy uppercut
and Charles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slajos avoids it.
Charles jumps guard and drags Slajos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Charles has his hands on Slajos's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Charles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slajos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Charles's guard.
Charles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls Slajos momentarily but Slajos frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Charles has his hands on Slajos's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slajos throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
As Slajos tries to get set, Charles tries to push him back and clinch up but Slajos manages to avoid the attempt.
Slajos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charles is looking to counter the offense by Slajos and move into the clinch.
Slajos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charles moves into the clinch.
Charles jumps guard.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Slajos is proving a slippery customer.
Charles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles has a closed guard, preventing Slajos from standing up.
Charles pulls Slajos in close to prevent any damage.
Slajos wants to get up but he can't break Charles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oddis Slajos dominated that round.
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.
Slajos misses with a hook.
Slajos just misses with a punch to the body.
Oddis Slajos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slajos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slajos looks to land a left hand but Charles moved out of range nicely.
Charles is looking to counter the offense by Slajos and move into the clinch.
Slajos jabs Charles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slajos throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Charles swings for the body but Slajos moves out of range.
Oddis Slajos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slajos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slajos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slajos dips to his left and cracks Charles with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles avoids the body shot from Slajos.
Slajos misses with a looping left.
Slajos looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Slajos scores with a hook to the body. Charles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slajos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slajos misses with a wild body shot.
Slajos throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slajos manages to circle out of the way.
Charles avoids the body shot from Slajos.
Slajos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slajos manages to circle out of the way.
Charles slips a straight right by Slajos.
Charles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slajos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charles scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slajos.
Slajos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Slajos tries to get set, Charles tries to push him back and clinch up but Slajos manages to avoid the attempt.
Slajos misses with a body punch
and Charles counters by clinching up.
Charles drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles has his hands on Slajos's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slajos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slajos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles pulls Slajos in close to his closed guard and prevents Slajos from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Charles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Charles is trying to keep Slajos in close.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slajos defends it easily.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slajos defends well.
Charles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Slajos is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oddis Slajos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slajos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charles.
Slajos tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles moves out of range as Slajos strikes.
Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Charles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slajos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charles scrambles back to his feet.
Slajos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Slajos.
Charles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slajos.
Slajos throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Slajos throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slajos manages to circle out of the way.
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slajos manages to circle out of the way.
Slajos lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slajos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
Slajos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slajos. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles tries to counter by clinching up but Slajos breaks away and moves out of range.
Slajos fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slajos misses with a hook.
Charles is looking to counter the offense by Slajos and move into the clinch.
Slajos throws a combination that misses
and Charles counters by moving into the clinch.
Slajos has picked Charles up - he's going for a ride! Slajos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Charles pulls Slajos in close to prevent any damage.
Charles continues to stall.
Charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slajos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Charles is tightening it up a little... Slajos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Slajos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Slajos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Charles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Charles thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrace Phillips (ranked 3056 p4p, 383 weight class) and Randle Jackson (ranked 24304 p4p, 891 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Sinister Kid. Terrace Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrace Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randle Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots and misses
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Phillips makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phillips scores with a body shot.
Phillips tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Phillips makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phillips scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Phillips seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phillips scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Phillips! Jackson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrace Phillips!
In his post fight interview, Terrace Phillips started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Darcy (ranked 4799 p4p, 167 weight class) and Roger Arbuckle (ranked 3371 p4p, 118 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrick Darcy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Arbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darcy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arbuckle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fredrick Darcy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arbuckle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Roger Arbuckle has been cut.
Arbuckle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darcy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arbuckle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darcy finds it's way round the side to connect with Arbuckle's head.
Arbuckle throws a shot from downtown. Darcy moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbuckle throws a jab but it's blocked by Darcy.
Darcy doesn't manage to clinch there - Arbuckle circles away.
Arbuckle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darcy lands a two punch combo.
Darcy drops Arbuckle with a beautiful combination! Arbuckle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Darcy is looking for the KO!
Arbuckle is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darcy connects with a superb combination that knocks Arbuckle out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Darcy before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Arbuckle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fredrick Darcy!
Post fight, an emotional Fredrick Darcy said 'For God and Country!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 2957 p4p, 312 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 2681 p4p, 279 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Where is My Mind? by Pixies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from MacManus.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacManus is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
MacManus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacManus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez slips a straight right by MacManus.
MacManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is leaning against MacManus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
MacManus misses with the head strike.
MacManus misses with a body punch.
MacManus struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
MacManus wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but MacManus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
MacManus is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
MacManus is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez lands a couple of good shots and MacManus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sanchez wants to control the position but MacManus frees himself and scrambles - Sanchez manages to regain control in side control.
MacManus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacManus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
MacManus has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
MacManus trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacManus throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
MacManus ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
MacManus lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
Steve Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
MacManus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez digs a good hook to MacManus's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacManus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised MacManus's leg. MacManus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacManus is rocked!
MacManus drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh MacManus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a one two! MacManus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from MacManus. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
MacManus drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacManus landing some decent shots from guard.
MacManus throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
MacManus seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus 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.
MacManus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
MacManus is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacManus won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
MacManus is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Sanchez trying to control but MacManus is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez looking to control but MacManus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacManus is trying desperately to improve position.
Steve Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanchez landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacManus looking for submissions off his back.
MacManus is holding on to half guard well.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacManus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacManus defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push MacManus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez throws a right hand that MacManus ducks under and follows up with a left that MacManus also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
MacManus tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by MacManus.
MacManus looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus stuffs the takedown.
Connor MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sanchez.
MacManus swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
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!
MacManus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
MacManus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
MacManus looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but MacManus is working away.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacManus wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but MacManus is defending the position.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez pushing down on MacManus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
MacManus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
MacManus tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MacManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacManus has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sanchez!
A relieved looking Steve Sanchez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Studge (ranked 1482 p4p, 167 weight class) and Johny Vargas (ranked 2233 p4p, 239 weight class). Vargas has chosen Drake - Trophies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Danny Studge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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28
157 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Studge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Studge dips to his left and cracks Vargas with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Studge misses its intended target.
Vargas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Studge backs up against the cage.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Studge moves out of range.
Studge misses with a two punch combination.
And Vargas tries to counter it with a takedown but Studge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Studge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vargas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Studge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studge taking a bit of punishment here - Vargas scoring with strikes.
Vargas misses with the ground and pound.
Vargas working away.
Studge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Studge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vargas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Studge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Vargas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vargas trying to control the position but Studge is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas takes a little break here. Studge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vargas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Vargas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vargas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Vargas landing strikes.
Studge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vargas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vargas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vargas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Studge is looking for a sweep.
Studge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas trying to control the action but Studge is working from the bottom.
Studge tries to bench press Vargas off him but Vargas keeps the position.
Vargas landing a few strikes.
Studge wants to control but Vargas postures up.
Vargas gets to mount! Studge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vargas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Studge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Studge is rocked!
Vargas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Studge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Studge working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vargas tries to control but Studge wriggling away.
Studge seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas lands a couple of good shots and Studge has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Studge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vargas.
Vargas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vargas lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Studge looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vargas throws a jab when Studge was well out of range.
Vargas connects with a crisp jab.
Vargas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Studge is trying to defend but Vargas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Studge pushes Vargas off looking to stand but Vargas dives back in and keeps control.
Studge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Vargas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Studge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vargas is working away from the top position though.
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Studge is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas slips a nice elbow through Studge's hands, connecting with Studge's forehead.
Vargas working Studge over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.
Studge is staying active underneath Vargas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vargas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Studge's head.
Vargas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vargas winds up and cracks Studge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Studge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vargas on the ground.
Studge tries to kick Vargas off but Vargas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas drops an elbow to the side of Studge's head.
Studge is staying active underneath Vargas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Studge is trying to stand up here but Vargas is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Studge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Studge defends it well.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Studge avoids it well.
Vargas fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Studge lands a left and a right that send Vargas crashing to the mat, dazed. Studge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vargas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Studge finish him?
Studge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Studge throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Studge gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Studge!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Studge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manuel (ranked 246 p4p, 13 weight class) and David Dickinson (ranked 1902 p4p, 95 weight class). David Dickinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, David Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson slips under a jab from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manuel under the eye.
Dickinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manuel!
Manuel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dickinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manuel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel is looking for a sweep. Dickinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
Dickinson trying to control from half guard but Manuel is working away.
Dickinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manuel defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson working over Manuel with some ground and pound. Manuel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manuel tries to kick Dickinson off but Dickinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Manuel controlling the position well.
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickinson pulls his head out easily.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickinson 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but Manuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickinson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dickinson is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Dickinson is stalling here. Manuel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dickinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manuel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manuel tries to stand but Dickinson is controlling his head.
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickinson tries to bench press Manuel off him but Manuel keeps the position.
Dickinson is trying to control Manuel's posture but Manuel avoids it.
Manuel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickinson regains half guard.
Dickinson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Dickinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Manuel.
Dickinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manuel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Manuel blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dickinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dickinson is rocked!
David Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dickinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
Dickinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely.
Manuel drops Dickinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dickinson looks back up at him and smiles so Manuel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Manuel steps in with a hook that catches Dickinson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Manuel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dickinson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 503 p4p, 63 weight class) and Derp Wyatt (ranked 1683 p4p, 206 weight class). Wyatt has chosen Tones on Tail - Go! as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derp Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt thumps Goldstein with a low kick.
Wyatt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Goldstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein goes for a double leg but Wyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wyatt continues to drive forward.
Wyatt is looking to slow Goldstein down with leg kicks.
Wyatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goldstein takes one to the side of the head.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wyatt misses with the combination.
We've been told by Goldstein's head coaches at Jay Swift's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.
Wyatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wyatt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Goldstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wyatt. Wyatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein checks the leg kick.
Goldstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a double jab.
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt throws out a powerful jab.
Wyatt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wyatt throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Wyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Derp Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein rushes Wyatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wyatt is pressed up against the cage. Goldstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wyatt down to the mat. Wyatt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wyatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wyatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Wyatt walks into a stiff left hand from Goldstein.
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wyatt but Wyatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Goldstein tries to work over Wyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyatt tries to break free but Goldstein pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wyatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldstein prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Wyatt prevents the takedown attempt.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Goldstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wyatt's waist but Wyatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldstein off to one side.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wyatt feints a jab promting Goldstein to slip. Wyatt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goldstein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt cracks the inside of Goldstein's front leg.
Wyatt lands the left hand.
Wyatt looks to throw a body kick
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wyatt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Goldstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldstein tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt can't break the clinch.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Goldstein keeps him there for the moment.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wyatt prevents it.
Goldstein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wyatt tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
Goldstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wyatt pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Wyatt ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Goldstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wyatt tries to avoid it but Goldstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wyatt to the ground. Wyatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wyatt scores with a four punch combination!
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Wyatt throws a shot to the body.
Wyatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
Derp Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wyatt is fending him off so far but Goldstein persists. Nope, Wyatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Goldstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyatt sprawls well. He's pushed Goldstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wyatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derp Wyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derp Wyatt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Wyatt.
Goldstein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wyatt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Goldstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wyatt stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wyatt lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wyatt.
Wyatt staying out of range there.
Wyatt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wyatt throws a looping overhand right but Goldstein ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wyatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldstein's head.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Wyatt had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein digs a good body shot into Wyatt's ribs.
Wyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Wyatt coming out on top.
Wyatt sizes up Goldstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes Wyatt back into the cage.
Goldstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldstein has Wyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Wyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein gets through Wyatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wyatt kicks off Goldstein and gets to his feet.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Wyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt thuds his right hand into Goldstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt jabs at Goldstein's body.
Goldstein slips under a jab.
Wyatt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wyatt scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goldstein scores with a takedown into Wyatt's guard.
Wyatt pushes Goldstein off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wyatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Goldstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Goldstein throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wyatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Wyatt coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wyatt misses with a wild combination.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goldstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Wyatt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goldstein working the ground and pound but Wyatt is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Wyatt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derp Wyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wyatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Wyatt had a free shot at his head there.
Derp Wyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body. Wyatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Wyatt.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt scores with a jab.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
A punch combination from Wyatt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt connects with a looping right hand.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wyatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Wyatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goldstein dives in for a single leg takedown but Wyatt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Goldstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goldstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wyatt leaves Goldstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Wyatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goldstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldstein shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wyatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wyatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wyatt.
Nice shot lands for Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein moves out of range as Wyatt throws a body kick.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein pushes Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wyatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goldstein has Wyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Wyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldstein.
Goldstein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wyatt is trying to keep an underhook but Goldstein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wyatt pushes Goldstein off and gets back to his feet.
Wyatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Goldstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wyatt scores with a one two! Goldstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
Wyatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldstein tries to counter by clinching up but Wyatt breaks away and moves out of range.
Wyatt with a jab.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein staying out of range there.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Wyatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wyatt slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wyatt feints and then cracks Goldstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goldstein down.
Wyatt throws the kick towards the body but Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derp Wyatt really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wyatt.
Wyatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wyatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein throws a counter high kick but Wyatt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wyatt scores with a hook to the body. Goldstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyatt misses with a hook.
Wyatt jabs Goldstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein slips a jab from Wyatt.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Goldstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Goldstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Wyatt.
Wyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wyatt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wyatt lands a jab to the head.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein staying out of range there.
Goldstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wyatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wyatt misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Wyatt tries to sprawl out of it but Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wyatt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Wyatt. Beautiful body shot.
Wyatt looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt - Wyatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wyatt catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wyatt digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Wyatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldstein.
Wyatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wyatt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Wyatt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Goldstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt moves forwards but Goldstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Wyatt scores with a four punch combination!
Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Wyatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goldstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wyatt defends well and Goldstein ends up having to push Wyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derp Wyatt dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wyatt misses with a body kick.
Goldstein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Goldstein avoids them all with ease.
Goldstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein slips a jab from Wyatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldstein shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Goldstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Wyatt.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wyatt. No joy for Goldstein on that attempt.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.
Wyatt stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Derp Wyatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt cracks Goldstein with an open hand slap.
Wyatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
Wyatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldstein's head.
Wyatt misses with a body kick.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Wyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldstein on the side of the head.
Wyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Wyatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldstein checks it well.
Goldstein throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Wyatt.
Goldstein shoots for a takedown but Wyatt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wyatt sprawls well. Wyatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Wyatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Wyatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wyatt as he jumps to the side.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Wyatt tries to land a leg kick but Goldstein saw it coming and moves away.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Goldstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Wyatt is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Wyatt.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Wyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
Wyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Wyatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wyatt scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a combination. Goldstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein moves out of range as Wyatt throws a body kick.
Wyatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Wyatt catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goldstein slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Wyatt.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derp Wyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wyatt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 43:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derp Wyatt!
An out of breath Derp Wyatt 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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