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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siete Finess (ranked 3036 p4p, 306 weight class) and Davide Longo (ranked 2392 p4p, 244 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siete Finess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davide Longo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longo swats away the attempt to clinch by Finess.
Finess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Longo throws a solid leg kick but Finess takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Longo.
As Longo tries to get set, Finess tries to push him back and clinch up but Longo manages to avoid the attempt.
Longo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longo lands with a hook. Finess tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finess tries to clinch
and Finess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finess tries to clinch but Longo moves out of range.
Finess takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess wants to clinch
and Longo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Longo lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess closes the distance and clinches up with Longo, looking for a takedown. Finess pushes Longo against the cage but Longo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Siete Finess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finess throws a series of punches but Longo moves out of range.
Longo swats away the attempt to clinch by Finess.
Finess listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Longo misses its intended target.
Finess moves in looking to clinch but Longo pushes him off.
Finess tries to clinch up
and Longo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finess has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finess ducks right into an uppercut from Longo.
Finess is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longo tries to avoid it but Finess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longo to the ground. Longo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siete Finess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longo works Finess's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finess.
Longo thuds a left hand into Finess's body.
Longo scores with a jab to the body.
Longo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finess uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longo has time to react.
Longo lands an overhand right.
Longo thuds his right hand into Finess's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finess shoots in but Longo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Longo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Longo looks to land a combination. Finess sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finess gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longo thuds a left hand into Finess's body.
Longo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Longo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finess in his tracks.
Oh Finess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finess gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finess falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longo counters with a nice right hand that sends Finess toppling to the canvas! Finess scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Longo finish him?!
Davide Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finess misses with a jab to the body
and Longo counters with a crisp right that sends Finess to the canvas! Longo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Longo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Stonie (ranked 6341 p4p, 644 weight class) and David Dupuis (ranked 4996 p4p, 569 weight class). Dupuis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Out For A Rip. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Stonie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupuis tries to bum rush Stonie with a series of wild strikes but Stonie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dupuis lands a slapping body shot.
Stonie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stonie avoids the body shot from Dupuis.
Stonie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stonie connects with a body shot that sends Dupuis's belly button to the back.
Stonie shoots in for a takedown but Dupuis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Dupuis.
Stonie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupuis.
Dupuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stonie moves out of range as Dupuis throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupuis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stonie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Dupuis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dupuis tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dupuis has closed the distance and engaged Stonie in a clinch.
Dupuis taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupuis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stonie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Stonie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupuis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stonie wants to clinch up but Dupuis keeps it at a distance.
Dupuis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dupuis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stonie can't break the clinch.
Stonie manages to break the clinch.
Dupuis throws a body punch but Stonie moves out of range.
Stonie shoots in and bounces Dupuis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stonie stops Dupuis from standing up.
Stonie is fighting to break Dupuis's control of his arms but Dupuis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dupuis is wriggling around but Stonie manages to pass to half guard.
Stonie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stonie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dupuis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stonie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stonie is looking for a kimura here.
Dupuis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dupuis has a hand on Stonie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stonie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stonie tries to control but Dupuis wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis tries to hold on but Stonie pushes him away.
Dupuis is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupuis is trying to stand but he's just given Stonie his back.
We've been informed that Dupuis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stonie trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupuis showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Dupuis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dupuis throws a body shot but no joy.
David Dupuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Dupuis.
Stonie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dupuis keeps the fight on the outside.
Stonie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dupuis.
Dupuis lands a front kick.
Dupuis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Dupuis as Stonie shoots in.
Stonie wants to clinch.
Dupuis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stonie rather than just go for the knockout.
Stonie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dupuis's guard.
Stonie won't allow Dupuis to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stonie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice uppercut lands for Dupuis. That snapped Stonie's head back.
No luck for Stonie with that takedown attempt.
David Dupuis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupuis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stonie blocks a head kick by Dupuis.
Stonie misses with a takedown
and Dupuis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Stonie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupuis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dupuis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dupuis scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dupuis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Dupuis both land. Nice combination.
Stonie is rocked!
Dupuis cracks Stonie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Stonie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupuis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stonie will feel that in the morning.
Dupuis lands a nice looking body shot.
Stonie seems to have got his legs back now.
Dupuis has managed to clinch.
Dupuis breaks the clinch.
Dupuis feints a jab and as Stonie dips his head, Dupuis unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Stonie right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Stonie falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dupuis smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Dupuis!
A very excited looking David Dupuis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 4506 p4p, 411 weight class) and Mustapha Shiit (ranked 6079 p4p, 502 weight class). Renilio Gracie Slaughter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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167 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustapha Shiit!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiit scores with a hook to the body. Gracie Slaughter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie Slaughter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shiit on the side of the head.
Shiit misses with a body shot.
Renilio Gracie Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a hook. Shiit ducked under it nicely.
Shiit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie Slaughter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie Slaughter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiit swings for the body but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
Gracie Slaughter lands with a shot to the body.
Shiit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiit lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiit, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie Slaughter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiit circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie Slaughter throws an off balance right hand
and Shiit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie Slaughter!
Shiit is putting a hurting on Gracie Slaughter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shiit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shiit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shiit is putting a hurting on Gracie Slaughter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie Slaughter is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter prevents Shiit from moving into mount.
Shiit controlling the position from side mount.
Shiit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shiit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Shiit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shiit working away.
Shiit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie Slaughter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie Slaughter tries to bench press Shiit off him but Shiit keeps the position.
Gracie Slaughter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shiit wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie Slaughter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shiit is working away from the top position though.
Shiit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shiit tries to pass to full mount but Gracie Slaughter defends it.
Shiit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shiit moves nicely into side control.
Shiit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie Slaughter down.
Shiit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie Slaughter is trying to control Shiit's posture but Shiit avoids it.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Shiit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiit is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie Slaughter is defending well.
Shiit cracks Gracie Slaughter with a big elbow.
Gracie Slaughter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shiit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie Slaughter manages to get back to half guard.
Shiit uses his free foot to push down on Gracie Slaughter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie Slaughter.
A nice elbow there by Shiit.
Gracie Slaughter working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie Slaughter regains half guard.
Shiit drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Slaughter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to control Shiit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie Slaughter avoid being mounted?
Gracie Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Shiit trying to pass the guard but Gracie Slaughter defending well.
Shiit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Shiit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shiit connects with a nice short shot to Gracie Slaughter's temple.
Shiit is nestled in close to Gracie Slaughter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shiit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie Slaughter is rocked!
Shiit slips a nice elbow through Gracie Slaughter's hands, connecting with Gracie Slaughter's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustapha Shiit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie Slaughter thows a leg kick but Shiit checks it
and Shiit counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie Slaughter didn't expect that.
Shiit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie Slaughter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie Slaughter wants to sweep here but Shiit controlling him for the moment.
Gracie Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Shiit from controlling successfully.
Shiit postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie Slaughter's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiit is aware though and is defending well.
Shiit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mustapha Shiit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie Slaughter has momentary wrist control but Shiit slips an elbow through the middle.
Shiit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiit trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiit with a nice head shot there.
Shiit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiit pushes down on Gracie Slaughter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shiit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiit is trying to control. Gracie Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shiit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter manages to get to full guard.
Shiit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shiit with a nice head shot there.
Shiit is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie Slaughter has wrist control.
Shiit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie Slaughter's head.
Gracie Slaughter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shiit has picked Gracie Slaughter up and slammed him! Gracie Slaughter can't keep hold of the triangle and Shiit manages to pass to side control!
Shiit trying to control the position but Gracie Slaughter is working away.
Gracie Slaughter struggling a bit here.
Gracie Slaughter prevents Shiit from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter regains half guard.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shiit slips a nice elbow through Gracie Slaughter's hands, connecting with Gracie Slaughter's forehead.
Shiit working Gracie Slaughter over with strikes.
Shiit lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Gracie Slaughter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie Slaughter taking some punishment here, with Shiit in his half guard.
Shiit is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie Slaughter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shiit lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gracie Slaughter quite badly. Gracie Slaughter pulls Shiit in close trying to recover. Shiit postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gracie Slaughter on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gracie Slaughter doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustapha Shiit!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustapha Shiit 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Teke Bamalog (ranked 8156 p4p, 556 weight class) and Genadi Evren (ranked 8654 p4p, 571 weight class). Bamalog comes to the cage accompanied by Original Nuttah. Evren is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Empire Strikes Back. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genadi Evren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Evren moved away.
Bamalog thumps Evren with a low kick.
Bamalog lands a jab.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Evren sees coming a mile off.
Evren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evren. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Evren's head but Evren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Evren misses.
Bamalog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bamalog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Evren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a body kick.
Evren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evren ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Evren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bamalog throws a solid leg kick but Evren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bamalog.
Evren avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog throws a sloppy head kick and Evren moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Evren down.
Evren has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Evren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog looks to throw the jab but Evren is out of range.
Evren throws a lazy uppercut
and Bamalog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Evren.
Evren cracks Bamalog with a big right hand but Bamalog just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evren lands an elbow.
Bamalog throws Evren to one side and escapes!
Evren keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Bamalog.
Evren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
Bamalog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bamalog wants to slow Evren down by chopping away at his legs.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog motions for Evren to come forward. Bamalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Bamalog. No joy for Evren on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog connects with a solid leg kick.
Evren shoots in for a double leg but Bamalog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bamalog throws a leg kick which misses Evren's front leg but catches the back leg as Evren tries to avoid it.
Evren blocks a low kick nicely.
Evren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bamalog's hands.
Evren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bamalog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Evren walks into a straight right hand from Bamalog.
Bamalog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bamalog scores with a nice right hand.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Evren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Evren slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evren throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evren. That did some damage!
Bamalog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Evren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bamalog misses the body punch
and Bamalog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evren moves away.
Bamalog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evren is out of range and Bamalog settles back down.
Evren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evren. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Bamalog as he connects with a hook.
Evren fails with a takedown attempt.
Bamalog thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evren missing with a left hand there. Bamalog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamalog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Evren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bamalog lands with a nice body kick.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Bamalog with a nice cross.
Teke Bamalog is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamalog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Evren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bamalog!
Bamalog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bamalog is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamalog is looking to reverse the position.
Evren is trying to ground and pound but Bamalog uses the momentary lack of control by Evren to regain half guard.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet.
Evren lands with a punch from half guard.
Bamalog gets back to full guard.
Bamalog has momentary wrist control but Evren slips an elbow through the middle.
Bamalog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog wants to sweep here but Evren controlling him for the moment.
Bamalog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evren can do to turn this around?
Evren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamalog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamalog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Evren trying to keep a closed guard but Bamalog is proving a slippery customer.
Bamalog wants to control from the top but Evren keeps moving.
Bamalog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bamalog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bamalog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Evren is trying to escape the position but Bamalog is controlling the position.
Bamalog decides to stand back up.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Evren slaps the foot to one side.
Evren looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
Bamalog throws a quick counter kick to the body but Evren avoids it.
Evren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Bamalog has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bamalog closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evren counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog wants to control but Evren postures up.
Bamalog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bamalog struggling a bit here.
Evren lands a few punches from side control.
Teke Bamalog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bamalog is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evren working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evren scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Evren looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
Evren moves out of range of the body kick.
Bamalog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bamalog swivels and escapes.
Bamalog seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Evren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evren blocks the body kick.
Evren connects with a right hand. Bamalog shakes it off.
Evren misses with a looping right.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Evren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Evren checks it.
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Evren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bamalog's knee momentarily.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Evren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog lands a nice looking body kick.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evren.
Bamalog lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Bamalog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Evren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bamalog lands the left hand.
Bamalog throws the left hand but Evren avoids the punch easily.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bamalog to score with a decent uppercut.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Evren throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evren throws out a counter right but Bamalog avoids it with no problem.
Genadi Evren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Evren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evren misses with a wild body shot.
Evren moves out of range of the body kick.
Bamalog lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evren moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog.
Evren connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a low kick but Evren avoids it.
Bamalog swings for the body but Evren moves out of range.
Evren throws out a counter right but Bamalog avoids it with no problem.
Bamalog looks to land a body kick but Evren moved away.
Bamalog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evren will feel that in the morning.
Evren misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog scores with a nice strike.
Bamalog lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evren takes a step back to recover.
Evren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Bamalog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evren misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamalog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Evren is out of range.
Evren misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Evren throws a hook but Bamalog avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamalog misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there.
Bamalog throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evren misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bamalog.
Evren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Evren is looking to score with low kicks.
Bamalog slips a jab from Evren.
Bamalog has closed the distance and engaged Evren in a clinch.
Bamalog lands a body punch.
Bamalog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evren backwards.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Evren.
Bamalog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evren up against the cage.
Teke Bamalog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bamalog, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
A very excited looking Teke Bamalog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Genadi Evren was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to Teke - he gets the 500th win for our Lord and Master Bwang Jong Sr!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Lombard (ranked 2265 p4p, 312 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 2246 p4p, 309 weight class). Lombard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . Hank Lombard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
212 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Hank Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severn defends it nicely.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Lombard finds it's way through Severn's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Severn blocks the leg kick.
And Severn tries to counter it with a takedown but Lombard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lombard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Severn counters with a body kick.
Lombard moves in looking to clinch but Severn pushes him off.
Lombard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Severn takes a step back to recover.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lombard rushes Severn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard misses with the head strike.
Severn prevents the takedown attempt.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard has a couple of punches blocked by Severn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severn.
Severn is trying to drag Lombard to the mat but Lombard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Severn looking for a takedown.
Lombard lands a takedown into guard.
Severn looking to control.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Severn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard passes Severn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Severn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Severn gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard pushes down on Severn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lombard is pressing down on Severn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severn is holding on for now.
Lombard is working hard here to advance position.
Severn gets full guard.
Lombard forces his way into half guard.
Lombard works his way into side control.
Lombard is trying to get an arm triangle but Severn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Severn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Severn is right now.
Lombard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lombard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Severn needs to keep his hands up - Lombard had a free shot at his head there.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severn sprawls well. Severn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lombard gets slowly back to his feet.
And Severn tries to counter it with a takedown but Lombard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Severn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Lombard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Severn enables Lombard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Severn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severn is keeping the position for now.
Lombard postures up.
Severn can't keep his opponent in guard - Lombard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severn trying to control but Lombard postures up.
Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Severn sees it coming and defends easily.
Lombard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Severn is looking for a sweep. Lombard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Severn reverses the position - he's now on top in Lombard's guard.
Severn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
Lombard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Severn is aware though and is defending well.
Lombard working for a triangle but Severn defends it easily.
Severn is looking to pass into half guard but Lombard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lombard is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Lombard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Severn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lombard is looking to advance position but Severn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Severn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard wants to control but Severn is having none of it.
Severn controlling his opponent.
Severn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Severn trying to control but Lombard is having none of it.
Lombard is desperately trying to improve his position but Severn has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severn sprawls well. Severn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lombard gets slowly back to his feet.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
Lombard wants to clinch up but Severn keeps it at a distance.
Severn blocks a low kick nicely.
Lombard misses with a hook
and Severn moves into the clinch.
Severn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lombard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lombard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombard.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn is looking to control Lombard's arms but Lombard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Severn has his back to the cage.
Severn pulls Lombard into guard.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Severn is keeping the position.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lombard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Severn dives on top into guard.
Severn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Severn trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Lombard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Severn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
Severn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lombard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard has his foot on Severn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severn works his way back into a safe position though.
Severn wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Severn is still trying to improve position.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Severn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hank Lombard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Severn looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lombard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lombard won't allow Severn to sweep him here.
Lombard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Severn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Severn's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Lombard.
Well Lombard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!
A relieved looking Hank Lombard 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 Konner McKregor (ranked 1690 p4p, 175 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 3218 p4p, 321 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konner McKregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
McKregor misses with a low kick.
Edgar unleashes a big counter combination but McKregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKregor walks into a stiff left hand from Edgar.
McKregor is rocked!
A big right from Edgar misses.
Oh McKregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgar cracks McKregor with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McKregor falls to his knees and Edgar doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
A relieved looking Frankie Edgar 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 Chris Karter (ranked 2554 p4p, 262 weight class) and Lamont Hawkins (ranked 1981 p4p, 202 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M as his entrance music. Chris Karter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chris Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lamont Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Chris Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Karter lands a head shot.
Karter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawkins on the side of the head.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter misses with the head strike.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Karter.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Karter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins effectively controlling the action here.
Karter tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Karter.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karter - that landed with a thud.
Karter swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
Hawkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karter is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawkins from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karter gets back to full guard.
Hawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawkins's guard.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins wants to stand but Karter is controlling the position.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karter defends it easily.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Karter is proving a slippery customer.
Karter wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Karter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karter throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Karter postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hawkins scores with a push kick.
Hawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karter swivels and escapes.
Hawkins has his takedown stuffed
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Hawkins.
Karter throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karter misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter dominated that round.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter feints and then cracks Hawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawkins down.
Chris Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter catches Hawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins fails to land the takedown.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
As Karter backs off Hawkins throws a huge counter combo but Karter manages to avoid it all.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter thuds his right hand into Hawkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins shoots for a takedown but Karter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins looks for a takedown but Karter sprawls well.
Chris Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Hawkins.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karter throws a shot to the body.
Karter throws the kick towards the body but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Karter tenderised Hawkins's leg. Hawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hawkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hawkins's best efforts.
Karter gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Karter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karter is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karter throws a big right hand that misses.
Karter stays in close to Hawkins's body and controls the position.
Hawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Karter trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Karter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawkins is trying to keep Karter in close.
Karter trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
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.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Hawkins blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Karter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawkins gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch.
Karter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Karter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins fails to pull guard.
Hawkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karter walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Hawkins walks into a straight right hand from Karter.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins unleashes a big counter combination but Karter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karter leaves Hawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karter throws a low kick but Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Karter is looking to counter the offense by Hawkins and move into the clinch.
A big left from Karter misses.
Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Hawkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Karter backs off Hawkins throws a huge counter combo but Karter manages to avoid it all.
Hawkins blocks a jab.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Karter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Karter breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawkins takes one on the button.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
Karter throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karter wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawkins avoids a kick to the body.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karter.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Hawkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hawkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Karter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!
Karter tries to keep control of the position but Hawkins is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter keeps control of the position easily here as Hawkins tries to buck him off.
Hawkins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Karter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter keeps control of the position as Hawkins tries to break free.
Karter thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Karter has Hawkins flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins breaks Karter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karter wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter wants to improve his position but instead Hawkins has moved into half guard.
Karter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawkins.
Karter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawkins is working away from the top position though.
Karter manages to get to full guard.
Karter has his hands on Hawkins's head, controlling the position.
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.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Hawkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamont Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Karter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Karter!
Chris Karter made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I piss excellence! Open your mouth Harris and drink my excellence. I want Brophy.'.
The defeated Lamont Hawkins had this to say: 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 481 p4p, 64 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 783 p4p, 92 weight class). Monte Zuma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
40 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Monte Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zuma.
Zuma moves into the clinch.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Zuma lands with an overhand left.
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Zuma works the jab nicely.
Anstey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuma finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma throws a nice head kick!
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma lands a jab to the head.
Zuma throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Zuma avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuma.
Zuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Anstey missing with a left hand there. Zuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Zuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zuma slips a jab from Anstey.
Anstey throws the left hand but Zuma avoids the punch easily.
Anstey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Anstey is still trying to improve position.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anstey tries to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Anstey working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma looking for a guillotine from mount but Anstey is having none of it.
Zuma tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
Anstey wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma wants to take Anstey's back but he can't do it this time.
Anstey wants to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zuma looking for a guillotine from mount but Anstey is having none of it.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey is looking to improve his position but Zuma isn't that keen on the idea.
Zuma wants to take Anstey's back but he can't do it this time.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuma moves to back control.
I really don't envy Anstey right now.
Zuma has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anstey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anstey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anstey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anstey trying to control but not successfully.
Zuma looking for the RNC.
Anstey tries to roll but Zuma sticks to his back.
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet but Zuma has full control of the position and if anything, Anstey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anstey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zuma working for a choke but Anstey is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey slips a jab from Zuma.
Anstey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuma.
Zuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Zuma thows a body kick. Anstey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anstey. That did some damage!
Anstey throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zuma!
Zuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Zuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Zuma counters with a quick kick to the body but Anstey blocks it.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma throws a good cross that connects.
Monte Zuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Anstey misses.
Anstey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Zuma does no damage.
Zuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zuma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Zuma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anstey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuma just content to control the position.
Zuma wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zuma off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is riding his opponent, not letting Zuma buck him off.
Anstey is trying to stick to Zuma's back but Zuma is turning into Anstey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anstey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zuma.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anstey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Anstey is having none of it.
Well, if Zuma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Anstey defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Anstey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma blocks the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey missing with punches from the bottom.
Zuma wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Anstey is defending the position.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Zuma is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuma slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Zuma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anstey avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
Zuma throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Zuma moved out of range.
Zuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Bunny Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuma staying out of range there.
Zuma throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Anstey manages to get to full guard.
Zuma is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Anstey won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Anstey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monte Zuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuma trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuma controls the position from side control.
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zuma prevents Anstey from escaping the position.
Zuma trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zuma trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
Anstey is looking to regain half guard here but Zuma keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face as Zuma controls the position.
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Anstey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
A very excited looking Monte Zuma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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