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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Sauve (ranked 3906 p4p, 324 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (ranked 2415 p4p, 231 weight class). Sauve comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy Out of Space. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sauve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs throws a right and a left that Sauve avoids nicely.
Sauve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hugs throws a nice looking combination but Sauve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sauve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Sauve misses.
A head kick misses from Sauve.
Sauve misses with a straight left.
Sauve throws a head kick but Hugs moves out of range.
Hugs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sauve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hugs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hugs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sauve is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sauve struggling a bit here.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Hugs has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sauve tries to bench press Hugs off him but Hugs keeps the position.
Sauve is not content to let Hugs control the position.
Sauve wants to control but Hugs postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauve tries to buck Hugs off but Hugs is having none of it.
Hugs in the domination position with Sauve hanging on.
Sauve tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hugs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sauve manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Hugs.
Sauve works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hugs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hugs connects with a couple of short punches.
Hugs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sauve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugs is one step ahead there.
Sauve had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hugs defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hugs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sauve pulls Hugs in close to his closed guard and prevents Hugs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hugs landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hugs manages to get himself to full guard.
Hugs trying to control the position.
Hugs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sauve is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sauve keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hugs's head.
Hugs working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sauve manages to get himself to full guard.
Hugs trying to control but Sauve is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hugs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sauve is on top in guard.
Sauve slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hugs is trying to control the position but Sauve postures up.
Sauve seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Sauve from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sauve stays in close to Hugs's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Sauve will probably get the nod.
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.
Sauve looks to throw a body kick
and Hugs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sauve scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hugs manages to mount him!
Hugs landing strikes from the mount.
Hugs with the ground and pound from mount.
Hugs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hugs dominating with strikes here.
Sauve trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sauve sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauve regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sauve keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Lodzov Hugs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sauve wants to stand but Hugs is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauve is looking for a triangle but Hugs pushes his legs off easily.
Hugs trying to control but Sauve is working from the bottom.
Sauve looking for a sweep. Not yet Sauve, not yet.
Hugs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sauve lands some strikes from the bottom.
Hugs chips away with some ground and pound.
Sauve trying to control the position here.
Sauve looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hugs is defending well. Sauve quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hugs has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sauve celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Sauve!
Kyle Sauve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lodzov Hugs spoke after the fight, saying 'this was bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 1234 p4p, 140 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 2486 p4p, 265 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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iancu Calmuschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman throws a jab when Calmuschi was well out of range.
Hageman misses with a hook
and Calmuschi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hageman connects with a solid leg kick.
Calmuschi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hageman takes a step back to recover.
Calmuschi dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Calmuschi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Calmuschi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hageman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hageman staying out of range there.
Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Calmuschi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hageman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Calmuschi with a jab.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hageman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Calmuschi's shoulder, as Calmuschi tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hageman counter with a right hand.
Calmuschi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses.
Calmuschi lands the left hand.
Hageman blocks a jab.
Hageman slips a jab from Calmuschi.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
Hageman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Calmuschi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hageman throws a hook to the side of Calmuschi's head but Calmuschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Calmuschi misses its target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hageman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hageman finds it's way round the side to connect with Calmuschi's head.
Hageman throws a wild body kick that Calmuschi sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calmuschi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calmuschi throws a front kick aimed at Hageman's knee but Hageman avoids it well.
Hageman misses with a kick to the body
and Calmuschi counters with a body kick that stops Hageman in his tracks momentarily.
Calmuschi closes the distance and pushes Hageman back into the cage.
Hageman scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi.
Hageman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hageman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calmuschi avoiding damage as Hageman throws knees to the body.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calmuschi digs a right hand underneath Hageman's ribcage. Hageman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hageman keeps control of Calmuschi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calmuschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calmuschi digs a right hand into Hageman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hageman's gas tank.
Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calmuschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calmuschis head.
Calmuschi breaks the clinch.
Hageman avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Hageman slips a jab and a cross from Calmuschi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman has managed to clinch.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hageman feints and then cracks Calmuschi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calmuschi down.
A good leg kick by Hageman.
Hageman digs a good hook to Calmuschi's body.
Hageman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calmuschi misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Hageman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi.
Hageman flicks out a counter leg kick but Calmuschi steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Calmuschi down.
Hageman scores with a leg kick.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calmuschi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.
Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Calmuschi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Hageman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Iancu Calmuschi is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Hageman misses.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calmuschi checks the leg kick.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman counters with a body kick that stops Calmuschi in his tracks momentarily.
Hageman lands a lovely overhand right.
Calmuschi moves out of range of the strikes.
Calmuschi lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman looks to land a combination. Calmuschi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hageman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hageman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calmuschi misses with a looping left.
Calmuschi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calmuschi misses with a left hand
and Hageman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it.
Calmuschi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Calmuschi cracks Hageman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calmuschi.
Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Calmuschi misses with a lunging right hand
and Hageman counters with a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Calmuschi connects with the punch.
Hageman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hageman works over Calmuschi's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calmuschi takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses.
Hageman feints a counter leg kick.
Calmuschi scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman throws a low kick but Calmuschi avoids it.
Hageman punishes Calmuschi's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Calmuschi down.
Hageman is looking to clinch.
Hageman defending well as Calmuschi loads up on a big left hand.
Calmuschi throws a good cross that connects.
Calmuschi throws a solid leg kick but Hageman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calmuschi.
Calmuschi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hageman instigates a clinch.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands a right hand.
Hageman tries a body shot but Calmuschi blocks it.
Hageman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi pushes Hageman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calmuschi lands a nice uppercut.
Hageman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calmuschi throws out a loose jab but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calmuschi loads up on a big right hand but Hageman slips the punch.
Calmuschi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hageman throws a chopping leg kick but Calmuschi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Calmuschi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi.
Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calmuschi is out of range.
Hageman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses.
Calmuschi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Calmuschi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hageman is predictable there
and Calmuschi counters by moving into the clinch.
Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman has Calmuschi pressed against the cage, preventing Calmuschi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calmuschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calmuschi misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calmuschi is trying to break free.
Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calmuschi takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Calmuschi fails to land.
Hageman breaks from the clinch.
Calmuschi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Calmuschi misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calmuschi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hageman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Calmuschi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hageman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calmuschi, pushing him back against the cage.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calmuschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego Hageman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hageman missing with knees to the body.
Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman'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.
A head punch on the inside from Calmuschi fails to land.
Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hageman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow.
Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calmuschi is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands a body shot.
Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calmuschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hageman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Calmuschi breaks the clinch.
Calmuschi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts.
Hageman pushes Calmuschi up against the cage in a clinch.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman takes a shot to the head.
Iancu Calmuschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi.
Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage.
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow.
Hageman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Hageman.
A left lands for Calmuschi.
Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calmuschi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calmuschi throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calmuschi.
Hageman has closed the distance and engaged Calmuschi in a clinch.
Calmuschi digs a right hand underneath Hageman's ribcage. Hageman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman.
A right hook to the body lands for Calmuschi.
Hageman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calmuschi lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hageman blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iancu Calmuschi.
I think Hageman 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Hageman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Zappa (ranked 3490 p4p, 358 weight class) and Avraham Avinu (ranked 2989 p4p, 316 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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate Zappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Avraham Avinu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappa tries to clinch up
and Avinu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zappa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Avinu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zappa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avinu lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Nate Zappa has been cut.
Avinu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zappa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avinu has managed to get both his arms back between Zappa's legs - danger averted.
Avinu with a nice head shot there.
Avinu is in close to Zappa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zappa advances position into side control!
Avinu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avinu trying to control the action but Zappa is working from the bottom.
Avinu working the head and body with strikes.
Zappa wants to control but Avinu is keeping busy.
Avinu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zappa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zappa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Avinu scores with a big shot! Zappa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zappa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraham Avinu!
Avraham Avinu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Sienly (ranked 1923 p4p, 198 weight class) and Your Name Here (ranked 1841 p4p, 191 weight class). Here is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Green Card. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kristof Sienly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Your Name Here!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sienly throws the left hand but Here avoids the punch easily.
Here closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Here is working for a kimura but Sienly is defending it quite comfortably.
Here thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sienly trying to control here.
Here looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Here is looking to take a break and control but Sienly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sienly wants to control but Here is keeping busy.
Here perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Here wants to control but Sienly is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sienly trying to control from the bottom.
Here is keen to just control but Sienly is a slippery customer.
Sienly wants to get back to full guard.
Sienly moves into full guard.
Here is looking to work some ground and pound but Sienly has wrist control.
Here preventing the sweep.
Here has gone for a leg lock! Sienly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Here's guard.
Here wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly trying to control but Here is working from the bottom.
Sienly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Here is trying to control the position but Sienly postures up.
Here working for a triangle but Sienly defends it easily.
Sienly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sienly content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Here has locked up a guillotine! Here's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sienly is holding on here and Here must be using up a lot of energy. Sienly has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Here gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Your Name Here!
Your Name Here managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walton Mack (ranked 1959 p4p, 201 weight class) and Sulayman Jihad (ranked 2417 p4p, 232 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walton Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sulayman Jihad!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jihad scores with a three punch combo!
A cross from Jihad lands.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but Jihad shows good takedown defense.
Jihad throws out a counter right but Mack avoids it with no problem.
Jihad lands with a nice body punch.
Jihad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jihad feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Mack crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sulayman Jihad!
Sulayman Jihad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 513 p4p, 61 weight class) and Dante Esposito (ranked 750 p4p, 81 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Scarlet Storm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Esposito !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Esposito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall blocks a head kick by Esposito .
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esposito .
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Esposito 's defenses.
Esposito misses the jab.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Esposito has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Esposito takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esposito is out of range.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Synyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Esposito .
Dall dodges the punch combination from Esposito .
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Esposito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Esposito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Esposito pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esposito 's guard.
Dall is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Esposito gets back to full guard.
Esposito is pulling down on Dall's head to control his posture.
Dall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito cracks Dall with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Esposito .
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Dall throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito .
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
A big left from Esposito misses.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esposito .
Dall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Esposito backs up against the cage.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Esposito moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Esposito seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Synyx Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Synyx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Esposito .
Dall misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Dall misses.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito .
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esposito is trying to control but can't.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
Esposito preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking for a kimura but Esposito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Esposito trying to control from the bottom.
Dall prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Esposito is positioning himself well to prevent Dall advancing to mount.
Dall moves into full mount! Esposito won't be happy about that!
Esposito is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Dall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Esposito is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Esposito wants to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Dall has isolated one of Esposito 's arms. Esposito looking to fight him off but Dall twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Synyx Dall!
Synyx Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Colnago (ranked 710 p4p, 75 weight class) and Lothar Svantovit (ranked 3137 p4p, 278 weight class). Svantovit has chosen Stone Cold Metal - Ensiferum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lothar Svantovit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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248 lbs
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240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Colnago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lothar Svantovit!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colnago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svantovit, pushing him back against the cage.
Colnago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svantovit's elbow.
Colnago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colnago takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Cesar Colnago has been cut.
Colnago misses with some punches.
Colnago misses with a punch to the body.
Svantovit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colnago blocks it with crossed arms.
Svantovit blocks a body shot from Colnago.
Colnago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svantovit backwards.
Colnago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svantovit misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Colnago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colnago misses with a punch on the inside.
Colnago scores with a hook to the body.
Colnago blocks an elbow strike.
Svantovit lands a knee to the body.
Colnago lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Colnago.
Colnago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svantovit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Colnago misses with the head strike.
Svantovit tries to land knees in the clinch but Colnago avoids the damage to the body.
Svantovit misses with a knee to the head.
Svantovit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Colnago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svantovit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colnago.
Svantovit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colnago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svantovit slows down the pace here.
Svantovit lands an elbow just above Colnago 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svantovit missing with knees to the body.
Colnago misses with a punch on the inside.
Colnago avoids the elbow strike from Svantovit, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Svantovit.
Svantovit misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Colnago fails to land.
Svantovit blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svantovit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Colnago fails to land.
Colnago wants a takedown but no success here.
Colnago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Svantovit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Colnago fails to land.
Svantovit blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svantovit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svantovit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colnago avoids it.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Svantovit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svantovit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svantovit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svantovit lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colnago.
Svantovit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colnago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colnago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colnago misses with some punches.
Colnago avoiding damage as Svantovit throws knees to the body.
Svantovit landing knees to the head.
Colnago is working Svantovit over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colnago managing to block the knees to the body from Svantovit.
Colnago avoiding damage as Svantovit throws knees to the body.
Colnago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Svantovit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colnago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Lothar Svantovit has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colnago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colnago lands a shoulder strike.
Svantovit is rocked!
Colnago lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Svantovit to his knees! Colnago keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Colnago!
Cesar Colnago bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 305 p4p, 7 weight class) and Johnny Pearson (ranked 463 p4p, 14 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Take my hand. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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146 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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138 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Pearson keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Pearson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been informed that Pearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pearson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pearson clinches up against the cage.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones is working for takedown but Pearson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pearson uses from the top position.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Pearson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Pearson.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stops Pearson from getting back to his feet.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is looking to advance position but Pearson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pearson tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Jones slips a straight right by Pearson.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Pearson avoided it.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Pearson lands with a shot to the body.
Pearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Pearson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Pearson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pearson misses with a kick to the body.
Pearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Pearson.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is working for takedown but Pearson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Pearson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pearson stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pearson cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Pearson throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Pearson looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pearson lands with a cross.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pearson on his heels. He'll look to pass Pearson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Brian Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Pearson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pearson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Pearson's guard.
Pearson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Pearson kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Pearson tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pearson misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pearson's knee momentarily.
Pearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Pearson's guard.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Pearson from standing up.
Pearson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnny Pearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Pearson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearson thinking.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pearson - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pearson. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brian Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Pearson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily.
Pearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Pearson catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Pearson misses the jab.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pearson cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson lands with a slapping head kick.
Pearson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pearson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearson but Pearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pearson looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Pearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pearson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Pearson throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pearson pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Pearson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pearson sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pearson keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Jones avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearson after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Pearson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Pearson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Pearson is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Jones dives in and grabs Pearson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pearson pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Pearson throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Jones slips a straight right by Pearson.
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson lands with a good body shot.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Pearson.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnny Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
As Pearson backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is looking to wear down Pearson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Pearson lands.
Pearson misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Pearson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones prevents Pearson from standing back up.
Jones is looking for submissions but instead, Pearson has regained full guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pearson's guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Pearson defending well.
Pearson tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones wants to take a breather but Pearson is having none of it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Pearson defending well.
Pearson is looking to escape.
Pearson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Pearson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pearson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pearson's waist but Pearson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to land body kicks.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Pearson.
Pearson misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Pearson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Pearson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
Pearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pearson sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pearson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Pearson moves his leg out of the way.
Pearson misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pearson's knee momentarily.
Pearson tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Pearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearson prevents it.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pearson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pearson.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pearson. Pearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pearson. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brian Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Pearson.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Pearson settles back down.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Pearson avoided it.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Pearson throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnny Pearson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pearson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearson prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pearson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Pearson!
Johnny Pearson is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 77 p4p, 12 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 113 p4p, 15 weight class). Zhai comes to the cage accompanied by Sampans. Zang Zhai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
DeBramalo with the counter takedown but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Zhai lunges at DeBramalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeBramalo's hand.
Zhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
And DeBramalo tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeBramalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
DeBramalo misses with a hook to the body
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai ducks right into an uppercut from DeBramalo.
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!
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeBramalo tests Zhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeBramalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
Zhai slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo checks a low kick from Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Zhai lands a nice shot that snaps DeBramalo's head back.
Zhai misses with a lunging right hand
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for DeBramalo.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Zhai throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhai throws a series of punches but DeBramalo avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhai swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhai thinking.
DeBramalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhai throws a wild body kick that DeBramalo sees coming a mile off.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like DeBramalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeBramalo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeBramalo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhai has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeBramalo is trying to work for a kimura but Zhai is defending well.
Zhai works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeBramalo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Zhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhai is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhai manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeBramalo's best efforts.
DeBramalo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhai sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai wants to improve his position but DeBramalo is controlling well.
Zhai keeping control of the position.
Zhai continues to stall.
DeBramalo wants to take a breather but Zhai is having none of it.
DeBramalo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhai is just riding it out for now. DeBramalo eventually gives up the hold.
DeBramalo uses his free foot to push down on Zhai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
DeBramalo checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a solid leg kick but Zhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeBramalo.
Zhai takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Zhai misses its intended target.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
DeBramalo throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeBramalo just manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zang Zhai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai misses the jab.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo with the counter takedown but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo moves in looking to clinch but Zhai pushes him off.
Zhai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhai pushes DeBramalo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai 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.
Zhai lands with a straight right. DeBramalo didn't see that one coming.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Zhai moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhai's hands.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo clobbers Zhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhai moves forwards but DeBramalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhai lands with an overhand left.
DeBramalo defending well as Zhai loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
Zhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBramalo. That did some damage!
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo catches Zhai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
DeBramalo wants to clinch up but Zhai keeps it at a distance.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai cracks DeBramalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by DeBramalo.
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!
Zhai misses with a leg kick
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Zhai's head back.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from DeBramalo misses.
Zhai throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
A nice side step and DeBramalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhai. That snapped DeBramalo's head back.
Good exchange - Zhai coming out on top.
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
DeBramalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Zhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo lands with a straight right. Zhai didn't see that one coming.
DeBramalo tries to work over Zhai's front leg with a kick but Zhai checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhai misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Zhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeBramalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai scores with a nice body kick.
Zhai checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo tried to score with a low kick but Zhai checks it.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo lands a slapping body shot.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Zhai.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Zhai's belly button to the back.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
DeBramalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
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!
DeBramalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhai takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhai slips a jab from DeBramalo.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeBramalo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhai walks into a left hand.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo scores with a hook to the body. Zhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
Zhai backing away here, and DeBramalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhai defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhai throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhai checks the leg kick.
Zhai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush Zhai with a series of wild strikes but Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeBramalo lands a right hook to the body.
Zhai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
Zhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
Zhai half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeBramalo works Zhai's body with a nice hook.
DeBramalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Zhai digs a good body shot into DeBramalo's ribs.
Zhai throws a head kick that DeBramalo semi-blocks.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBramalo's calf.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from DeBramalo.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Quentin DeBramalo just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhai with a body shot.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
Zhai throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
DeBramalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhai with a body shot.
DeBramalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeBramalo scores with a jab.
DeBramalo scores with a nice strike.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo scores with a hook to the body. Zhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Zhai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhai throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Zhai tries to move into range but DeBramalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo tries a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhai misses its target.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by DeBramalo as he checks the leg kick.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
Zhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeBramalo's hands.
Zhai scores with a kick to the body.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeBramalo at a distance.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo is looking to slow Zhai down with leg kicks.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhai, right into the meat.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeBramalo tries a quick counter leg kick but Zhai is wise to it.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Zhai saw that one coming.
DeBramalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeBramalo, as that shot connected.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
DeBramalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good work by DeBramalo as he checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zhai lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhai defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai misses the jab.
Zhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBramalo's calf.
Zhai connects with a jab.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhai has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai misses the jab.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
DeBramalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeBramalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Zhai.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
DeBramalo stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Zhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeBramalo lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
Zhai misses with a left hand
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo cracks a nice hook into Zhai's ribs.
DeBramalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhai avoids the body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Zhai.
Zhai moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
Zhai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeBramalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhai scrambles back to his feet.
DeBramalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as DeBramalo controls his hands.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Zhai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
DeBramalo lands a shoulder strike.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai has DeBramalo pressed against the cage.
DeBramalo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeBramalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo jumps guard but Zhai stands there with DeBramalo around his waist. DeBramalo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zhai tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the side of Zhai's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the head.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeBramalos head.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai lands a hook that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
DeBramalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeBramalo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeBramalo tries to pull guard but Zhai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zang Zhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo successfully pulls guard.
Zhai wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
DeBramalo working a defensive guard here.
Zhai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhai wants to get up but he can't break DeBramalo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Zhai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zhai trying to mount his opponent but DeBramalo defends it.
Zhai slows the pace down in half guard.
Zhai'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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
Our winner, Zang Zhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 190 p4p, 31 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 334 p4p, 50 weight class). Garbutt has chosen Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Bang tries to sprawl but Garbutt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garbutt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garbutt working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garbutt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Garbutt defends easily.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang has an active guard here but Garbutt has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Bang has hold of Garbutt's hands but Garbutt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Garbutt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bang is rocked!
Garbutt is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bang is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garbutt fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bang from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garbutt! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
A victorious Kevin Garbutt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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