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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bartoli (ranked 6433 p4p, 633 weight class) and Yamato Takuya (ranked 6392 p4p, 631 weight class). Takuya has chosen Star Wars- The Imperial March as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valerio Bartoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamato Takuya!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bartoli scores with a leg kick.
Bartoli throws a sloppy head kick and Takuya moves out of range easily.
Takuya fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takuya takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Yamato Takuya has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli lands a big head kick that sends Takuya tumbling to the mat! Bartoli takes a step backwards and waves Takuya back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bartoli lands a big head kick that sends Takuya to the canvas! Bartoli follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valerio Bartoli!
Valerio Bartoli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Kendle (ranked 7881 p4p, 645 weight class) and Brandon Williams (ranked 6745 p4p, 611 weight class). Kendle comes to the cage accompanied by Holier than thou. Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Phenomenal. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalton Kendle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kendle moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kendle lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kendle circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendle stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kendle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Kendle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kendle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Kendle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kendle.
Kendle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Kendle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton Kendle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kendle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kendle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Williams misses with a head kick.
As Williams looks to move away, Kendle throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Kendle tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
Williams misses with the combination.
Kendle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kendle lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
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!
Kendle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams scores with a one two! Kendle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kendle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kendle shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Kendle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Kendle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kendle. Those never looked like landing.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Kendle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kendle misses with a hook.
Kendle connects with a single shot there.
Williams cracks Kendle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kendle to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kendle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kendle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Kendle persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Kendle is breathing heavily.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kendle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kendle throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kendle eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kendle blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Kendle is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kendle takes one to the chin there.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kendle rather than just go for the knockout.
Kendle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kendle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kendle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Kendle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kendle circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kendle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kendle.
Williams throws a head kick but Kendle moves out of range.
Kendle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams swings for the body but Kendle moves out of range.
Kendle lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kendle misses.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kendle.
Kendle throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Kendle shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kendle.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Kendle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Kendle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kendle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Kendle ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kendle misses with a straight right.
Kendle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Kendle backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kendle.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kendle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Kendle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams trying to hold on to Kendle's head to control him but Kendle postures up.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Kendle in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kendle stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kendle doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kendle misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kendle.
Kendle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kendle working hard to break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kendle misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kendle or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Kendle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kendle throws a head kick that misses.
Kendle has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kendle avoids the head kick by Williams.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams lands a head kick!
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams punishes Kendle's body with a nice straight punch.
Kendle avoids the body shot from Williams.
Kendle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Kendle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Kendle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendle walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Kendle checks a leg kick.
Kendle tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kendle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kendle off to one side.
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kendle moves away.
A left lands for Kendle.
Williams stalks Kendle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kendle's face. Kendle staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a combination. Kendle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks to land a combination but Kendle avoids it well.
It looked like Kendle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Kendle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
Williams pushes Kendle off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kendle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Kendle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kendle lands a body shot.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kendle avoids the head kick by Williams.
Kendle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kendle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kendle blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kendle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kendle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandon Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kendle circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Kendle misses the target.
Williams digs a good hook to Kendle's body.
Kendle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Kendle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Kendle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kendle connects with a looping right hand.
Kendle misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kendle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kendle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Kendle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kendle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kendle.
Kendle shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Kendle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams throws a right and a left that Kendle avoids nicely.
Williams tries to bum rush Kendle with a series of wild strikes but Kendle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kendle misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Brandon Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kendle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Kendle.
Kendle moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kendle.
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!
Kendle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams stuns Kendle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Kendle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Kendle is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Kendle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams has one foot on Kendle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Kendle shoots in.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kendle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kendle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendle throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Kendle saw it coming and moves away.
Kendle fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a nice hook to Kendle's body. Kendle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Kendle avoids it.
Kendle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams lunges at Kendle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kendle's hand.
Williams slips under a jab.
Kendle throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kendle. That did some damage!
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice 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!
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brandon Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Williams.
Kendle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams throws a head kick but Kendle moves out of range.
Kendle shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kendle will feel that in the morning.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kendle will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Kendle blocks the low kick.
Dalton Kendle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Williams.
It looked like Kendle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Williams!
Brandon Williams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zardu Hasselfrau (ranked 6663 p4p, 480 weight class) and CJ Sapphire (ranked 6364 p4p, 469 weight class). Hasselfrau comes into the arena with Guardians Inferno blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zardu Hasselfrau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, CJ Sapphire !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapphire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hasselfrau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sapphire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hasselfrau lands an elbow inside.
Sapphire is working for takedown but Hasselfrau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hasselfrau with a knee to the head.
Hasselfrau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sapphire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hasselfrau lands a good knee to the midsection. Sapphire won't want to take too many of those.
Hasselfrau stops a takedown attempt from Sapphire .
Hasselfrau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hasselfrau prevents the takedown attempt.
Zardu Hasselfrau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Sapphire .
Hasselfrau misses with a knee to the head.
Hasselfrau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sapphire gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hasselfrau regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sapphire throws a big elbow that misses.
Sapphire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sapphire looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselfrau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapphire controls the pace.
Sapphire trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasselfrau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
CJ Sapphire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapphire pushes Hasselfrau up against the cage in a clinch.
Hasselfrau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sapphire blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasselfrau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hasselfrau lands an elbow just above Sapphire 's eye.
Sapphire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hasselfrau after a bit of a struggle.
Hasselfrau tries a knee to the head but Sapphire blocks it.
Sapphire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hasselfrau is pressed up against the cage. Sapphire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hasselfrau down to the mat. Hasselfrau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hasselfrau gets caught flat footed, as Sapphire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hasselfrau keeping moving, preventing Sapphire from controlling successfully.
Sapphire throws a big right hand that misses.
Sapphire sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapphire is looking to advance position but Hasselfrau has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hasselfrau avoids the attempt from Sapphire to control.
Hasselfrau tries to control but Sapphire wriggling away.
Sapphire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hasselfrau landing punches.
Sapphire is working to get back to half guard.
Sapphire tries to hold on but Hasselfrau postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselfrau punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sapphire tries to hold on but Hasselfrau pushes him away.
Hasselfrau is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sapphire to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sapphire shrugs it off.
Sapphire reaches up and holds on to Hasselfrau to control the position.
Sapphire is looking to get to half guard.
Sapphire throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hasselfrau. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasselfrau wants to control the pace but Sapphire is squirming around nicely.
Sapphire is bucking up trying to escape but Hasselfrau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zardu Hasselfrau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sapphire instigates a clinch.
Sapphire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hasselfrau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hasselfrau.
Hasselfrau misses with a knee strike.
Sapphire takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hasselfrau.
Sapphire tries to pull guard but Hasselfrau holds him up against the cage and eventually Sapphire drops back down to his feet.
Sapphire goes for a takedown attempt but Hasselfrau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zardu Hasselfrau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Sapphire .
Sapphire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hasselfrau counters with a head kick that drops Sapphire !
Sapphire is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapphire trying to control the position.
Sapphire doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapphire looking for a guillotine here but Hasselfrau defends easily.
Hasselfrau trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapphire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasselfrau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sapphire looking to control.
Sapphire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sapphire seems to be looking for submissions.
Sapphire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapphire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sapphire looking for a submission but Hasselfrau manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hasselfrau has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sapphire has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sapphire tries to pull guard but Hasselfrau won't allow it.
Hasselfrau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sapphire blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapphire jumps guard but Hasselfrau stands there with Sapphire around his waist. Sapphire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hasselfrau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sapphire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hasselfrau walks away with a smile on his face. Sapphire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sapphire drives through with a takedown into Hasselfrau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sapphire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hasselfrau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sapphire has Hasselfrau in his guard.
Hasselfrau trying to control but Sapphire is working from the bottom.
Sapphire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hasselfrau trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapphire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapphire working a defensive guard here.
Hasselfrau trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapphire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sapphire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hasselfrau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sapphire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sapphire has Hasselfrau pulled in close to control his posture.
Sapphire trying to control the position.
Sapphire seems keen to control Hasselfrau's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zardu Hasselfrau dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hasselfrau tries to clinch but Sapphire is having none of it.
Sapphire drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sapphire trying to control but Hasselfrau is working from the bottom.
Sapphire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zardu Hasselfrau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasselfrau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselfrau keeping moving, preventing Sapphire from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapphire lands a couple of digs.
Sapphire wants to control from the top but Hasselfrau keeps moving.
Sapphire trying to move into half guard but instead Hasselfrau has managed to sweep!
Sapphire working for a triangle but Hasselfrau defends it easily.
Sapphire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasselfrau is one step ahead there.
Hasselfrau with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapphire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hasselfrau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hasselfrau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hasselfrau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sapphire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hasselfrau has managed to get both his arms back between Sapphire 's legs - danger averted.
Hasselfrau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sapphire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hasselfrau has managed to get both his arms back between Sapphire 's legs - danger averted.
Hasselfrau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hasselfrau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sapphire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hasselfrau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sapphire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hasselfrau wants to control from the top but Sapphire keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapphire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sapphire has Hasselfrau pulled in close to control his posture.
Sapphire looking for a guillotine here but Hasselfrau defends easily.
Hasselfrau throwing strikes but missing.
Sapphire keeping moving, preventing Hasselfrau from controlling successfully.
Sapphire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasselfrau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sapphire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zardu Hasselfrau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasselfrau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sapphire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hasselfrau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hasselfrau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hasselfrau wants to control from the top but Sapphire keeps moving.
CJ Sapphire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sapphire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasselfrau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hasselfrau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapphire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hasselfrau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CJ Sapphire .
Well Hasselfrau 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zardu Hasselfrau!
Zardu Hasselfrau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 6402 p4p, 598 weight class) and Vladimir Ivanov (ranked 6648 p4p, 618 weight class). Vladimir Ivanov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farina scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanov looks for the body kick but Farina saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Ivanov.
Farina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Farina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ivanov.
Ivanov with a poor takedown
and Farina counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Vladimir Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Farina pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov closes the distance but Farina moves to the side
and Farina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Farina points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ivanov wakes up just in time to hear Farina thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Farina!
After winning the bout, Mario Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Diaz (ranked 4961 p4p, 435 weight class) and Joaquin Jinete (ranked 7807 p4p, 524 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is jailbreak. 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Jinete!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Jinete manages to break the clinch.
Jinete walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Jinete looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinete is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Jinete is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jinete is looking for a takedown.
Eddie Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Jinete.
Jinete looks winded!
Diaz avoiding damage as Jinete throws knees to the body.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Jinete's head.
Jinete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jinete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jinete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jinete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz tries to work over Jinete's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a left hand.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Jinete.
Jinete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Jinete drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Diaz.
Jinete blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Jinete's head.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Jinete misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Jinete back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz gets through Jinete's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works on Jinete's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jinete uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is leaning against Jinete and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jinete.
Diaz gets through Jinete's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joaquin Jinete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Jinete's head.
Jinete does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jinete's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jinete scrambles back to his feet.
Jinete is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz feints a jab promting Jinete to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jinete slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eddie Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jinete gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jinete.
Diaz pushes Jinete back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jinete can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Eddie Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Jinete.
Jinete is breathing heavily.
Jinete has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jinete blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jinete or not.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Jinete controls the action.
Diaz lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
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!
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Jinete goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Jinete blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinete blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Jinete blocking some punches.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Jinete.
Jinete is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eddie Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Jinete.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jinete uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Jinete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz cracks Jinete with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jinete prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jinete takes a shot to the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jinete.
Jinete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jinete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinete has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz presses Jinete against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Jinete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Jinete's head.
Jinete is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jinete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Jinete's takedown attempt.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz works on Jinete's body with a couple of short punches.
Jinete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Jinete's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jinete blocking some punches.
Jinete takes a shot to the head.
Jinete blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz is working Jinete over against the cage.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz pushes Jinete back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Jinete back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Jinete is rocked!
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jinete is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jinete seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz works on Jinete's body with a couple of short punches.
Jinete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Jinete blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jinete.
Diaz pushes Jinete back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jinete blocks an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Jinete looking for a takedown.
Joaquin Jinete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eddie Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Jinete.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jinete backwards.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Diaz!
Eddie Diaz very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richey Edwards (ranked 6377 p4p, 470 weight class) and Tim Slater (ranked 6626 p4p, 479 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richey Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Slater!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards throws a quick counter head kick but Slater was just out of range.
Edwards tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slater is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slater desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slater can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater manages to get to full guard.
Slater wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Slater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Edwards controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Slater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slater on the ground.
Slater is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slater drops back looking for a leg! Edwards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edwards manages to kick Slater off! Slater jumps back into Edwards's guard.
Slater advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slater is looking for a kimura here.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slater works his way into full mount!
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Slater but it's paid off an Edwards is forced to tap! Nice work by Slater.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Slater!
After winning the bout, Tim Slater thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennie Benson (ranked 4565 p4p, 484 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 5303 p4p, 543 weight class). Knuckles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk-by PANTERA. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bennie Benson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson pushes Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knuckles looking to slow down the pace here.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Knuckles stalls.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
Knuckles wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckles's efforts to push away.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles digs a right hand into Benson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benson 's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Knuckles.
Benson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knuckles is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Knuckles tries to work over Benson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Knuckles stalls.
Benson tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Benson .
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knuckles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benson .
Benson works on Knuckles's body with a couple of short punches.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson digs a right hand into Knuckles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knuckles's gas tank.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Knuckles.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Benson as the two fighters clinch.
Knuckles looks winded!
Benson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Benson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles wants to break free but Benson has control.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knuckles up against the cage.
Benson pushes Knuckles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Benson 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've been informed that Knuckles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson misses with some punches.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennie Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Knuckles misses.
As Knuckles tries to get set, Benson tries to push him back and clinch up but Knuckles manages to avoid the attempt.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Benson tries to clinch up
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benson thinking.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Benson wants to clinch
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benson has time to react.
Benson drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson .
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to break free.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson looking to slow down the pace here.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Benson lands a body punch.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Benson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Knuckles to his knees! Benson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bennie Benson !
Bobby Knuckles spoke after the fight, saying 'See you in the streets punk.....
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Lord (ranked 4174 p4p, 394 weight class) and Jack Mehoff (ranked 6283 p4p, 486 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehoff closes the distance and pushes Lord back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lord's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mehoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mehoff.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mehoff avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lord as Mehoff tries to tie him up.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Mehoff.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehoff controlling the action here for a moment.
Lord effectively controlling the action here.
Lord lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord lands a body punch.
Lord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lord.
Lord breaks the clinch.
Mehoff avoids the body shot from Lord.
Mehoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Mehoff is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mehoff moves in looking to clinch but Lord pushes him off.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Mehoff saw that one coming.
Lord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mehoff has time to react.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Lord's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Mehoff's ribs.
Mehoff walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
Mehoff clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mehoff successfully pulls guard.
Mehoff is trying to keep Lord in close.
Lord wants to stand but Mehoff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mehoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lord 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.
Mehoff working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mehoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mehoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff working a defensive guard but Lord manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mehoff gets back to half guard.
Lord stalling.
Lord prevents Mehoff from standing back up.
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.
Mehoff tries to roll over but Lord keeps him under control.
Lord controlling the action here.
Lord decides to stand up.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Mehoff saw that one coming.
Mehoff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lord lands with a cross.
Mehoff avoids the body shot from Lord.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lord sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mehoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mehoff fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Lord 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.
A head kick from Mehoff lands but Lord takes it in his stride.
Mehoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Mehoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Mehoff fails with the takedown
and Mehoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Lord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mehoff doesn't seem phased though.
Lord connects with a looping right hand.
Logan Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
Lord misses with a two punch combination.
Lord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lord misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord takes a swing at Mehoff's ribcage but misses.
Mehoff wants to counter the offense by Lord and move into the clinch position.
Jack Mehoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mehoff throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lord throws a right hand that Mehoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Mehoff also avoids with ease.
Lord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mehoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord throws a jab when Mehoff was well out of range.
Mehoff wants to counter with a clinch but Lord pushes him away.
Mehoff shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord slaps away a takedown attempt from Mehoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Logan Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mehoff.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Mehoff slips the punch.
Mehoff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mehoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lord fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mehoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Lord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mehoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lord is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lord getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lord is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mehoff at a distance.
Mehoff tries for a takedown but Lord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mehoff defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Mehoff tries to counter with a clinch but Lord shakes him off and moves away.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lord duly obliges.
A big left from Lord misses.
Mehoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord sets himself, and Mehoff steps forward looking for the clinch! Lord avoids it this time.
Mehoff has managed to clinch.
Mehoff blocks an uppercut.
Lord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mehoff can do to turn this around?
Mehoff fails to pull guard.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehoff.
Mehoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mehoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Mehoff is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mehoff avoids the body shot from Lord.
Mehoff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Lord misses.
Mehoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mehoff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from Lord. No joy for Mehoff on that attempt.
Mehoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lord feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mehoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Jab by Lord.
Mehoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mehoff is defended easily by Lord.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Mehoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Logan Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mehoff shoots for a takedown but Lord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mehoff punishes Lord's body with a nice straight punch.
Lord lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Lord misses.
Mehoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mehoff shoots and misses
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Lord dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good shot there by Lord.
Lord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mehoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mehoff.
Lord lands a nice hook to Mehoff's body. Mehoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mehoff fails to land the takedown.
Logan Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mehoff.
Lord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mehoff doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord jabs at Mehoff's body.
Lord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mehoff on the side of the head.
Mehoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Lord sprawls well. He's pushed Mehoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lord connects with a body shot.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Mehoff slips the punch.
Mehoff tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mehoff wants to counter the offense by Lord and move into the clinch position.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Mehoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Lord tries to sprawl out of it but Mehoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mehoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lord stuns Mehoff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mehoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Mehoff goes for a double leg but Lord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lord continues to drive forward.
Mehoff throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Lord scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lord scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Lord.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Lord swings for the body but Mehoff moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Lord misses.
Lord works over Mehoff's head and body with a nice combination.
Mehoff is rocked!
Lord throws a series of strikes that have Mehoff backpedaling.
Mehoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
Lord scores with a nice right hand.
Mehoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mehoff gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lord gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mehoff is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Lord!
A very excited looking Logan Lord 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 AJ Daniels (ranked 6256 p4p, 484 weight class) and Angelo Suarez (ranked 3583 p4p, 341 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suarez!
Suarez tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.
Daniels working away.
Suarez is trying to work for a sweep but Daniels has mounted him!
Daniels jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Suarez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Suarez and Daniels has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.
Suarez pushes down on Daniels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!
Suarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suarez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daniels 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 Suarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.
Daniels trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez is looking to regain half guard here but Daniels keeps moving and retains side control.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.
Suarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daniels's best efforts.
Suarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suarez.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daniels controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daniels looking for submissions off his back.
Suarez passes to full mount!
Daniels wants to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez wants to take Daniels's back here but Daniels is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Suarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daniels to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daniels shrugs it off.
Daniels wants to control but Suarez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Suarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Suarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suarez passes Daniels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!
Suarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to lock up and control but Suarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez working for a guillotine from mount but Daniels is in no mood to give up.
Suarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Daniels is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Daniels to control.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez tries to control but Daniels wriggling away.
Suarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Garden. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Suarez wants to take Daniels's back but he can't do it this time.
Suarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Suarez keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
Angelo Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez pushing down on Daniels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Daniels prevents Suarez from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez moves to the back position.
Suarez tries to keep control of the position but Daniels is staying busy.
Daniels is in bad spot here.
Daniels fending off the submission attempt from Suarez.
Suarez doesn't have the hooks in and Daniels manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels throws a big counter combination but Suarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suarez gets caught napping as Daniels dives in and scores a takedown. Suarez manages to retain guard.
Suarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Suarez controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Suarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daniels wanted to stand there but Suarez had control of the position.
Suarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels is looking to counter with head kicks.
AJ Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Suarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniels to the mat! Daniels manages to get full guard.
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daniels is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daniels has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AJ Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo Suarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Suarez!
Angelo Suarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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