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Torca Fight Night III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 25008 p4p, 708 weight class) and Greg Mclovin (ranked 25694 p4p, 690 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Mclovin's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mclovin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mclovin stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
It looks like Mclovin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin preventing the sweep.
Mclovin postures up.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mclovin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mclovin has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Mclovin has hold of one of Nurmagomedov's legs. Nurmagomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mclovin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mclovin wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Mclovin is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mclovin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mclovin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagomedov is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin is keeping busy.
Mclovin is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike off his back.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Mclovin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin slows the pace down in half guard.
Mclovin is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mclovin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mclovin as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mclovin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclovin dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape the position but Mclovin is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Mclovin off but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mclovin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mclovin controls the position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Mclovin's posture but Mclovin avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mclovin 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.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mclovin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mclovin. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Mclovin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mclovin controls the position from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mclovin is staying tight to Nurmagomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mclovin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Mclovin stalls from top position.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov is being controlled here.
Mclovin working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mclovin leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Mclovin gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mclovin slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mclovin controls the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mclovin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov is letting Mclovin control him for a moment.
Mclovin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurmagomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
Mclovin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurmagomedov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurmagomedov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mclovin from improving position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin postures up.
Mclovin advances nicely into full mount.
Greg Mclovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclovin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mclovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mclovin swivels and escapes.
Mclovin looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagomedov is defending well but Mclovin drives through and ends up in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin preventing the sweep.
Mclovin passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is in trouble now - Mclovin has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mclovin controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Mclovin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin controlling the pace for now.
Mclovin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nurmagomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to lock up and control but Mclovin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mclovin blocks Nurmagomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin blocks Nurmagomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mclovin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mclovin.
Mclovin working for a submission but Nurmagomedov is keeping him at bay.
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.
Mclovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mclovin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mclovin is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Mclovin isn't that keen on the idea.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Mclovin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mclovin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mclovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mclovin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Mclovin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cluck Morris (ranked 25505 p4p, 785 weight class) and Who Givesafuck (ranked 25510 p4p, 800 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cluck Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Who Givesafuck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Givesafuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Morris. Those never looked like landing.
Givesafuck goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward.
Givesafuck darts in looking for a takedown but Morris gets double underhooks and turns Givesafuck into the cage.
Givesafuck fails with the takedown.
Cluck Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Who Givesafuck.
Givesafuck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morris back to the cage. Givesafuck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Givesafuck moves away.
Givesafuck shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Givesafuck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givesafuck misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Givesafuck gets a takedown into half guard.
Morris has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Givesafuck is on him like a limpet, forcing Morris back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Givesafuck pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Givesafuck.
Givesafuck closes the distance and clinches.
Givesafuck breaks the clinch.
Givesafuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Givesafuck doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
As Givesafuck looks to move away, Morris throws a big counter combo but Givesafuck just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Givesafuck.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Givesafuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Givesafuck.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
Givesafuck stuffs the takedown.
Givesafuck wants to counter the offense by Morris and move into the clinch position.
Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Givesafuck pushes Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Givesafuck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Givesafuck taking a breather.
Givesafuck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givesafuck looks to land a combination but Morris avoids it well.
Givesafuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
Givesafuck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Givesafuck throws a head kick that Morris semi-blocks.
Givesafuck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Who Givesafuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givesafuck looks winded!
Givesafuck throws a sloppy head kick
and Morris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donk. Morris catches Givesafuck right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands with a nice combination. Givesafuck backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Givesafuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Givesafuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Givesafuck holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Givesafuck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morris is working away from the top position though.
Givesafuck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cluck Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Givesafuck napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Givesafuck struggling a bit here.
Morris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Givesafuck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morris but great work by Givesafuck.
Givesafuck controlling the position.
Givesafuck cracks Morris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givesafuck misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Givesafuck stands up.
Givesafuck tries for a takedown but Morris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Givesafuck dives in and scores a takedown into Morris's guard.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Givesafuck from controlling successfully.
Givesafuck postures up in Morris's guard and throws a big left but Morris blocks it.
Givesafuck wants to stand but Morris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Givesafuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Givesafuck trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Givesafuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
Givesafuck shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Givesafuck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Givesafuck fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givesafuck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Givesafuck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morris sprawls well. Morris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Givesafuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Cluck Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Who Givesafuck.
Givesafuck is breathing heavily.
Givesafuck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morris circles away.
Morris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Givesafuck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a three punch combo that has Givesafuck backing up. Givesafuck nods at Morris to acknowledge the strikes.
Morris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Givesafuck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morris dives into side control.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Givesafuck manages to get back to half guard.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Givesafuck keeps working.
Cluck Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Givesafuck trying to hold on to Morris's head to control him but Morris postures up.
Givesafuck tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Morris trying to control the action but Givesafuck is working from the bottom.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cluck Morris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Givesafuck. Givesafuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Givesafuck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris lands a nice shot that snaps Givesafuck's head back.
Cluck Morris is winning the standup battle so far.
Morris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morris wants it to stay on the feet.
Givesafuck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Givesafuck tries to clinch but Morris moves away
and Morris counters with a two punch combo.
Givesafuck is rocked!
Givesafuck shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Givesafuck is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Cluck Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Who Givesafuck.
Morris circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Givesafuck to the canvas! Givesafuck doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Morris keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cluck Morris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bimby Aquino (ranked 24848 p4p, 695 weight class) and Goran Firehand (ranked 25702 p4p, 716 weight class). Firehand has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bimby Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goran Firehand!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firehand has Aquino up against the cage in a clinch.
Aquino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Firehand scores with a shoulder strike.
Firehand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aquino.
Our sources have told us that Aquino has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Firehand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Firehand tries to land a knee to the head but Aquino blocks with his arms.
Aquino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Firehand uses from the top position.
Aquino can't keep his opponent in guard - Firehand advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aquino wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firehand working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Firehand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Firehand is trying to control the action in half guard but Aquino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aquino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Firehand.
Aquino won't allow Firehand to pass to mount.
Aquino wants to get back to full guard.
Firehand keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Firehand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aquino keeps working.
Firehand tries to pass to full mount but Aquino defends it.
Firehand is looking for a kimura here.
Aquino is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firehand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firehand moves in looking to clinch but Aquino pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Firehand.
As Firehand looks to move away, Aquino throws a big counter combo but Firehand just gets out of the way.
Firehand misses with a body shot.
Firehand misses with a head kick.
Aquino throws a big counter combination but Firehand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Firehand swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino.
Firehand swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino.
Firehand feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firehand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aquino throws a big counter combination but Firehand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Firehand clinches with his opponent.
Aquino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aquino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Firehand gets underhooks to prevent Aquino's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bimby Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aquino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Firehand is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aquino could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aquino trying to land knees to the body.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Firehand breaks from the clinch.
Firehand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firehand throws a sloppy head kick and Aquino moves out of range easily.
Aquino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Firehand fails with a takedown attempt.
Aquino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Firehand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firehand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aquino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aquino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Firehand on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aquino pulls Firehand into guard.
Firehand throwing strikes from guard but Aquino blocks nicely.
Firehand wants to pass the guard but Aquino is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Firehand passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Firehand dominated that round.
That's time! Aquino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Firehand closes the distance and clinches.
Goran Firehand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Firehand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Firehand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firehand misses with a head kick.
Firehand tries a head kick but it misses.
Firehand moves out of range as Aquino throws a body kick.
Aquino dives in for a single leg takedown but Firehand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Firehand.
Firehand 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.
Firehand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Aquino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Firehand has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino fails to pull guard.
Firehand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aquino tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bimby Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino is trying to break free.
Firehand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Firehand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aquino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aquino jumps guard but Firehand stands there with Aquino around his waist. Aquino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aquino wants a takedown.
Firehand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aquino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Firehand to keep the fight standing.
Firehand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firehand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Aquino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aquino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firehand connects with a high kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Firehand and sends Aquino crashing to the mat! Firehand follows him down to the mat - Aquino regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Aquino is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firehand works his way into side control.
Oh Aquino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The strikes coming from Firehand are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Firehand staying calm.
Aquino seems to have got his legs back now.
Aquino pushes Firehand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Firehand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aquino is not content to let Firehand control the position.
Firehand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aquino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firehand wants to control but Aquino is keeping him busy.
Aquino is looking for a sweep.
Aquino is trying to get back to his feet.
Firehand trying to control the action but Aquino is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Aquino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Firehand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aquino throws a body kick that misses.
Firehand is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Firehand throws a lazy head kick
and Aquino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Firehand tries a head kick but it misses.
Aquino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Firehand misses with a head kick.
Aquino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aquino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Firehand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aquino 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 Firehand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Firehand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Firehand drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aquino defends it well.
A head kick misses from Firehand.
Bimby Aquino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firehand lands a big head kick that sends Aquino to the canvas! Firehand follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goran Firehand!
Goran Firehand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Beelzebub (ranked 7261 p4p, 648 weight class) and George Kingsley (ranked 8858 p4p, 707 weight class). The key to victory for Lucius Beelzebub has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucius Beelzebub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beelzebub looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
Beelzebub throws a shot to the body.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beelzebub manages to avoid it.
Kingsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beelzebub paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beelzebub staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingsley.
Kingsley has Beelzebub up against the cage in a clinch.
Beelzebub manages to break the clinch.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like George Kingsley has been cut.
Beelzebub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
Beelzebub lands a jab to the head.
Beelzebub thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Kingsley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kingsley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beelzebub finds it's way round the side to connect with Kingsley's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingsley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Beelzebub! Kingsley is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucius Beelzebub!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylon Figures (ranked 9470 p4p, 732 weight class) and Claudio Manzoni Jr (ranked 5457 p4p, 559 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Figures might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Standing in the rain. Manzoni Jr has chosen Wily wily- ghali as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaylon Figures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Manzoni Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manzoni Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Figures.
Manzoni Jr shoots for a takedown but Figures saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manzoni Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Figures moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Figures is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manzoni Jr's half guard.
Manzoni Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Figures.
Figures controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manzoni Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Figures scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figures controlling the pace.
Manzoni Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figures pulls his head out easily.
Manzoni Jr tries to roll over but Figures keeps him under control.
Figures working the head and body with strikes.
Figures sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Figures is nestled in close to Manzoni Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Figures seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manzoni Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Figures in particular looking to stall.
Figures knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manzoni Jr on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manzoni Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figures pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Figures seems content to control.
Manzoni Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manzoni Jr looks winded!
Figures controlling the action here.
Manzoni Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Manzoni Jr taking some punishment here, with Figures in his half guard.
Figures slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figures lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Figures controlling the action here.
Figures is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Figures content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Figures is working for a submission of some sort.
Figures keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figures is working for a submission of some sort.
Figures stalling.
Manzoni Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figures pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylon Figures dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manzoni Jr with a poor takedown
and Figures counters with a shoot takedown. Manzoni Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Figures's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week][6 ELITE+3 Exceptional] inform us that Manzoni Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Figures's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manzoni Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figures is aware though and is defending well.
Figures engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Figures has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Figures wants to pass the guard but Manzoni Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzoni Jr has momentary wrist control but Figures slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaylon Figures overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manzoni Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Figures engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figures working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manzoni Jr has a closed guard, preventing Figures from standing up.
Manzoni Jr has his foot on Figures's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figures works his way back into a safe position though.
Manzoni Jr is breathing heavily.
Figures with a nice head shot there.
Figures controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figures seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manzoni Jr for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figures's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figures with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manzoni Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Figures controls the pace.
Figures with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manzoni Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figures doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figures manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Figures tries to stand but Manzoni Jr is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figures's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manzoni Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figures looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manzoni Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figures doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figures manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Figures slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figures with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figures showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Figures got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manzoni Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figures has managed to get both his arms back between Manzoni Jr's legs - danger averted.
Figures engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures is in close to Manzoni Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manzoni Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Figures 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 Manzoni Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylon Figures dominated that second round.
That's time! Figures's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manzoni Jr goes for a double leg but Figures avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Figures continues to drive forward.
Claudio Manzoni Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figures misses with an uppercut. Manzoni Jr saw that one coming.
Figures gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manzoni Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Figures is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manzoni Jr to the mat. Manzoni Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Figures wants to pass the guard but Manzoni Jr is keeping the position.
Figures is in close to Manzoni Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manzoni Jr looking for subs off his back but Figures has passed one foot through into half guard.
Figures is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manzoni Jr can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzoni Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Manzoni Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figures drops an elbow to the side of Manzoni Jr's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figures content to control rather than advance.
Manzoni Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Figures slows the pace down in half guard.
Figures uses his free foot to push down on Manzoni Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manzoni Jr.
Figures landing strikes, looking to finish!
Figures scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manzoni Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Figures looking to control and managing it successfully.
Figures continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figures fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Figures connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Figures controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manzoni Jr gets back to half guard.
Manzoni Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manzoni Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Figures escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Figures!
Manzoni Jr is trying to escape the position but Figures is controlling the position.
Figures advances to mount.
Figures cracks Manzoni Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Figures controlling the position easily from mount.
Manzoni Jr is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figures takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Figures cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manzoni Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Figures tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Figures lands a heavy elbow.
Manzoni Jr is rocked!
Figures dominating with strikes here.
Manzoni Jr is still in real trouble! Can Figures finish him?
Manzoni Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Figures lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figures scoring with strikes but Manzoni Jr is staying in there.
A big strike lands for Figures! That's really hurt Manzoni Jr and he's turned his back - Figures keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Figures jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaylon Figures!
A very excited looking Jaylon Figures 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.
Claudio Manzoni Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better, shit can happened. Torcida gimme a Rematch plz'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yukio Mishima (ranked 6718 p4p, 599 weight class) and Andrew Cunningham (ranked 7305 p4p, 617 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
255 lbs
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18
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Yukio Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Cunningham missing with a left hand there. Mishima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima attempts a counter takedown but Cunningham avoids it well and moves away.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mishima, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
Mishima wants the takedown. Cunningham is fighting it off but Mishima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cunningham's guard against the cage.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cunningham dives on top into guard.
Cunningham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mishima pulls Cunningham in close to prevent any damage.
Mishima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mishima in particular looking to stall.
Mishima seems to be looking for submissions.
Mishima is working for a submission of some sort.
Mishima passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima looking to secure an arm triangle but Cunningham defends it well.
Mishima controlling the position easily from mount.
Mishima looking to secure an arm triangle but Cunningham defends it well.
Cunningham wants to control but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima looking for a guillotine from mount but Cunningham is having none of it.
Mishima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mishima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunningham is looking to escape.
Mishima with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to improve his position but Mishima has taken his back! Mishima has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cunningham tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mishima pushes Cunningham away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yukio Mishima!
A very excited looking Yukio Mishima 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Humperding (ranked 9075 p4p, 717 weight class) and Joan Carillo (ranked 5111 p4p, 525 weight class). Arnold Humperding has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnold Humperding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joan Carillo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humperding misses with a hook.
Humperding throws out a loose jab but Carillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humperding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Humperding scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Joan Carillo has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Carillo.
Humperding lands a jab.
Carillo is rocked!
Humperding drops Carillo with a naaaaasty hook - Carillo is in real trouble here! Humperding dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Humperding!
A less than humble Arnold Humperding misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remove Kebab (ranked 9249 p4p, 680 weight class) and Will Martin (ranked 5162 p4p, 494 weight class). Remove Kebab has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Remove Kebab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Martin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kebab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kebab is rocked!
It looks like Remove Kebab has been cut.
Kebab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oh Kebab is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kebab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kebab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kebab stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kebab seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab misses with a leg kick
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kebab won't be happy with that.
Kebab throws Martin to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kebab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kebab somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kebab bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kebab lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Kebab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kebab throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kebab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kebab did well to prevent Martin getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kebab wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kebab regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kebab will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martin loads up on a big left hand. Kebab felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Martin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kebab can't hide his disappointment, as Martin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Martin!
A very excited looking Will Martin 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 3938 p4p, 185 weight class) and Chad Stronghold (ranked 7444 p4p, 293 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Stronghold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stronghold misses the jab.
Stronghold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stronghold has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stronghold manages to avoid it.
Stronghold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baier blocks a jab.
Baier wants to clinch up but Stronghold keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stronghold! But no joy.
Baier throws a head kick but Stronghold moves out of range.
Stronghold throws an overhand right that lands on Baier's shoulder, as Baier tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold slips under a jab from Baier.
Baier swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stronghold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baier misses with a body kick.
Baier connects with a body shot.
Baier looks to land a body kick but Stronghold moved away.
Baier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch but Stronghold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stronghold moves out of range of the body kick from Baier.
Baier works the jab nicely.
Baier catches Stronghold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baier tries to clinch there but Stronghold circles away.
Baier cracks Stronghold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stronghold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stronghold.
Baier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronghold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baier 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.
Baier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stronghold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stronghold lands a jab.
Baier throws a leg kick but Stronghold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stronghold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baier just misses with a punch to the body.
Baier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stronghold slips a straight right by Baier.
Baier ducks under a wild hook from Stronghold.
Baier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stronghold manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier throws a head kick that misses
and Stronghold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Stronghold blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Stronghold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baier throws a lazy head kick
and Stronghold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christian Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronghold loads up on a big right hand but Baier slips the punch.
Baier throws a lazy head kick
and Stronghold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baier throws a head kick but Stronghold moves out of range.
Stronghold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baier jabs Stronghold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stronghold avoids the body shot from Baier.
Stronghold misses with a looping left.
Baier slips under a jab.
Stronghold checks a leg kick nicely.
Baier slips under a jab from Stronghold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baier throws a head kick that misses
and Stronghold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baier throws a head kick that misses
and Stronghold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stronghold with a hook.
Stronghold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baier throws a push kick but Stronghold slaps the foot to one side.
Baier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stronghold missing with a left hand there. Baier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baier slips under a jab from Stronghold.
Baier lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Stronghold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baier slips a jab from Stronghold.
Baier tries to counter by clinching up but Stronghold breaks away and moves out of range.
Baier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stronghold works Baier's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Stronghold.
Stronghold might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stronghold avoids the body shot from Baier.
A swing and a miss from Stronghold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Stronghold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baier rushes Stronghold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stronghold to keep the fight standing.
Baier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stronghold smiles and moves away.
Baier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier misses the body punch
letting Stronghold counter with a right hand.
Baier tries to clinch there but Stronghold circles away.
Baier throws a head kick but Stronghold moves out of range.
Stronghold misses with a looping left.
Stronghold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baier's hands.
Baier is looking to wear down Stronghold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stronghold throws out a counter right but Baier avoids it with no problem.
Baier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stronghold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baier tries to clinch there but Stronghold circles away.
Baier tries a head kick but it misses.
Stronghold blocks a head kick by Baier.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stronghold is trying to push Baier away but Baier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stronghold wants to break free but Baier has control.
Nice body punch from Stronghold.
Baier is trying to pull guard but Stronghold has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Baier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stronghold walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stronghold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stronghold thuds his right hand into Baier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baier drives through and clinches with Stronghold against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baier prevents Stronghold from breaking the clinch.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baier jumps guard but Stronghold stands there with Baier around his waist. Baier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stronghold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Stronghold finds it's way through Baier's defenses.
Baier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stronghold lands a left hand.
Baier jumps guard but Stronghold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stronghold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stronghold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baier is looking to clinch.
Baier tries a low kick but Stronghold avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Stronghold there.
Baier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stronghold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stronghold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baier finds it's way round the side to connect with Stronghold's head.
Stronghold checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stronghold throws an overhand right that lands on Baier's shoulder, as Baier tries to avoid the shot.
Stronghold blocks the body kick.
Baier is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stronghold! But no joy.
Stronghold throws a series of punches but Baier moves out of range.
Baier closes the distance and clinches.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stronghold can't break the clinch.
Baier gets control of Stronghold's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his 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!
Baier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stronghold manages to get himself to full guard.
Baier advances position into side control!
Stronghold is trying to get back to his feet.
Stronghold is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Stronghold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stronghold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baier tries to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a one-two to the body.
Stronghold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baier darts in trying to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold misses with a hook. Baier ducked under it nicely.
Stronghold checks a leg kick.
Baier looks for the body kick but Stronghold saw that one coming.
Baier throws a sloppy head kick and Stronghold moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronghold misses with a hook. Baier ducked under it nicely.
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stronghold.
Stronghold takes a swing at Baier's ribcage but misses.
Baier darts in trying to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stronghold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stronghold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stronghold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stronghold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stronghold avoids the head kick by Baier.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a stiff right hand.
Stronghold moves forwards but Baier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stronghold keeps the fight on the outside.
Stronghold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baier misses with a leg kick
and Stronghold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baier misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baier clinches up against the cage.
Baier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stronghold smiles and moves away.
Stronghold scores with the left hand. Baier knows he should have avoided that one.
Stronghold just misses with a punch to the body.
Stronghold misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier misses with a head kick.
Baier wants to clinch but Stronghold slips to the side
and Stronghold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stronghold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baier moves away from the strike by Stronghold.
Stronghold loads up on a big right hand but Baier slips the punch.
Christian Baier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stronghold was well out of range. Poor timing from Baier.
Stronghold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baier scores with a three punch combo!
Baier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chad Stronghold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baier thows a leg kick but Stronghold checks it
and Stronghold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stronghold misses with a combination
and Baier counters by clinching up.
Stronghold misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stronghold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baier tries to pull guard but Stronghold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stronghold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stronghold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baier's guard.
Chad Stronghold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stronghold has his hands clasped together but Baier extends and breaks Stronghold's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Baier!
A victorious Christian Baier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Shaolin (ranked 3387 p4p, 432 weight class) and David Monroe (ranked 5855 p4p, 632 weight class). Monroe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Man in Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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218 lbs
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shogun Shaolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaolin closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Shaolin controls the action.
Shaolin has Monroe pushed against the cage.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Shaolin avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Shaolin.
Shaolin stalling against the cage.
Monroe tries to work over Shaolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaolin controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe avoiding damage.
Shaolin avoiding damage.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaolin's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Shaolin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
Monroe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaolin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monroe can turn it around.
Monroe misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Monroe.
I was talking to Shaolin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe lands an uppercut.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Shaolin has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Monroe has Shaolin pressed against the cage.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe scores with a shot to the side of Shaolin's head.
Monroe controlling the action here for a moment.
Monroe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaolin controls his hands.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaolin controls his hands.
Shaolin taking a breather.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Shaolin avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Shaolin blocking some punches.
Shaolin stalling.
Shaolin stalling.
Shaolin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The referee calls for Shaolin to work.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Monroe dominated that round.
That's time! Shaolin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shaolin darts in and clinches Monroe up against the cage.
Shaolin looking to slow down the pace here.
Monroe is trying to push Shaolin away but Shaolin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaolin stalls.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Shaolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaolin tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Shaolin clinches up against the cage.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaolin stalling.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaolin.
Monroe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shaolin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monroe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaolin backwards.
David Monroe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaolin is struggling to control the position.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaolin looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe tries to work over Shaolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe tries to work over Shaolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaolin controlling the action here for a moment.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Shaolin wants to clinch.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaolin is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Shaolin tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.
Monroe tries to keep at a distance but Shaolin has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Shaolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaolin tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.
Monroe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.
Shaolin is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Shaolin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaolin takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe lands with a right to the head.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe is stalling here.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaolin just leaning against Monroe, taking a breather.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Shaolin.
Shaolin'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.
Shaolin is struggling to control the position.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaolin's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Shaolin avoiding damage.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaolin blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaolin's elbow.
Shaolin blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike.
Shaolin prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Shaolin is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
David Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaolin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Monroe is keeping busy.
Shaolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaolin's elbow.
Monroe tries a body shot but Shaolin blocks it.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Shaolin wants to clinch.
Shogun Shaolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Shaolin.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monroe 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Monroe!
David Monroe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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