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RapidFC 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus St Stone (ranked 23084 p4p, 196 weight class) and Abdul Wasak (ranked 23408 p4p, 199 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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282 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Wasak!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wasak scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Wasak in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Abdul Wasak has been cut.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Wasak blocks with his arms.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that St Stone has been working on his elbows in the gym.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Wasak managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
Wasak swings wildly with an uppercut but St Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasak blocks an elbow strike.
Wasak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wasak.
Wasak is trying to break the clinch but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone landing knees to the body.
Wasak blocks the elbow strike.
St Stone trying to control the position but instead, Wasak has worked for underhooks and has pushed St Stone into the cage.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Wasak 's eye.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Wasak is blocking nicely.
Wasak has picked St Stone up - he's going for a ride! Wasak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wasak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St Stone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wasak looking to sit in guard and control but St Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wasak can't keep his opponent in guard - St Stone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
St Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Wasak defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wasak is just riding it out for now. St Stone eventually gives up the hold.
Wasak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Stone is trying for a kimura here. Wasak looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! St Stone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus St Stone!
After the fight, Marcus St Stone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steave Orliely (ranked 5700 p4p, 465 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 4918 p4p, 425 weight class). The key to victory for Steave Orliely has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steave Orliely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orliely bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bird's head.
Good exchange - Orliely coming out on top.
Bird checks a leg kick.
Bird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Orliely is defending well.
Bird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Orliely defend it? Bird steps over the head and cranks it - Orliely is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakuho Chibasaki (ranked 4425 p4p, 144 weight class) and Ray Vision (ranked 4405 p4p, 143 weight class). Ray Vision has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hakuho Chibasaki's chin.
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300 lbs
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295 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakuho Chibasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Vision!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vision moves into range and clinches up with Chibasaki.
Chibasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Chibasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Vision controls the action.
Vision pulls guard successfully.
Vision is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chibasaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vision maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chibasaki could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vision has cracked it and Chibasaki is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vision!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Vision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ray Vision thanked RESISTANCE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimrex Jaca (ranked 3065 p4p, 111 weight class) and Fester Addams (ranked 3499 p4p, 129 weight class). Jaca comes to the cage accompanied by Twinkle-twinkle little star. Addams has chosen Family Vales as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimrex Jaca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fester Addams!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jaca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Addams walks into a jab.
Jaca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Addams.
Jaca misses with a double jab
and Addams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Addams.
Jaca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jimrex Jaca has been cut.
Jaca is looking to break free of the clinch but Addams has double underhooks.
Addams lands an elbow just above Jaca 's eye.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jimrex Jaca's cut is getting worse.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Jaca shrugs off.
Jaca can't get the takedown.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaca is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jimrex Jaca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Jimrex Jaca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimrex Jaca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fester Addams!
Fester Addams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Da Souza (ranked 3600 p4p, 365 weight class) and Billy Quinn (ranked 2576 p4p, 272 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gilberto Da Souza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gilberto Da Souza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quinn cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Quinn works the jab nicely.
Quinn leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quinn throws a combination. Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Souza tries for a takedown but Quinn circles away easily
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Da Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quinn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Quinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quinn.
Quinn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quinn.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gilberto Da Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quinn, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quinn connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billy Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Quinn.
Quinn lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.
Quinn cracks Souza with a good jab.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quinn sprawls well. Quinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Quinn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quinn cracks Souza with a good jab.
Quinn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Quinn scores with a punch to the head.
Quinn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza shoots and misses
and Quinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quinn as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Souza eats them both and turns towards Quinn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Souza is rocked!
Quinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinn Throws a clean left jab. Quinn Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Souza's chin! Souza crumbles to the ground and Quinn follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Quinn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Quinn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sifis Pantelakis (ranked 2100 p4p, 90 weight class) and Ake Bono (ranked 2043 p4p, 88 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sifis Pantelakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ake Bono!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantelakis moves into the clinch.
Pantelakis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bono uses from the top position.
Bono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pantelakis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bono doesn't defend quickly enough and Pantelakis has managed to lock this one up! Can Bono escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pantelakis on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sifis Pantelakis!
Sifis Pantelakis very nearly forgot to thank Dark Knight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jambe De Bois (ranked 441 p4p, 62 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 1815 p4p, 238 weight class). De Bois comes into the arena with Brad Fiedel - Terminator blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jambe De Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Bois throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Severini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Bois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Bois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Bois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Bois showed some decent athleticism there.
De Bois seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Severini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Severini can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Bois perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Severini is staying active underneath De Bois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Severini is trying to maintain the position but De Bois is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bois keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Severini's head.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Severini to regain full guard.
De Bois 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.
Severini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Bois's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Severini blocks nicely.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Severini finds it's way through De Bois's defenses.
Nice defenses there by De Bois.
De Bois misses with a straight left.
De Bois closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Severini to the mat! Severini manages to get full guard.
De Bois not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bois throwing strikes but missing.
Severini 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.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Severini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Severini!
De Bois lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Severini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Severini!
Severini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Bois is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
Severini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Severini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Bois controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Bois trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Severini misses with a wild body shot.
De Bois shoots in and gets a takedown into Severini's guard.
Severini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Severini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Severini wants to control from the top but De Bois keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Bois haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Bois 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois is working hard here to advance position.
De Bois looking to control.
Severini trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bois working a defensive guard here.
De Bois trying to control the position here.
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Severini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Severini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Bois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Severini throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Severini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Severini misses.
De Bois slips under a jab from Severini.
Severini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bois throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Bois throws a hook but Severini avoids it easily.
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severini misses with a left hand
and De Bois counters with a single leg into guard. Severini didn't expect that.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Severini keeps moving.
Severini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Bois cracks Severini with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Severini's head.
Severini being controlled here, momentarily.
De Bois looking to sit in guard and control but Severini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Bois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Severini landing some decent shots from guard.
Severini throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bois keeping moving, preventing Severini from controlling successfully.
De Bois looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severini throwing strikes from guard but De Bois blocks nicely.
Severini throwing strikes from guard but De Bois blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Severini throws a strike but De Bois rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Severini looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Bois fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Bois blocks a jab.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Severini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Bois tries to avoid it but Severini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Bois to the ground. De Bois escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Severini misses with a hook to the body
and De Bois counters with a stiff right hand.
Severini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Dom Severini has been cut.
De Bois with a poor takedown
and Severini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Bois.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Severini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Bois is in Severini's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Severini manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Bois breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Bois throws a hook but Severini avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Bois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Bois shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severini defends it nicely.
Severini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Bois counters with a nice uppercut.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Severini misses with a straight left.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois throwing strikes but missing.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Severini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Severini!
Severini working some strikes from top position.
De Bois lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Bois lands a couple of digs.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severini keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois controlling from the top position.
Dom Severini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bois won't allow Severini to sweep him here.
De Bois advances to half guard.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Severini is staying active underneath De Bois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Severini blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Bois.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Bois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois trying to control the action but Severini is working from the bottom.
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois trying to control the action but Severini is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jambe De Bois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Bois shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Bois not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jambe De Bois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Bois, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jambe De Bois!
During a confident post fight interview, Jambe De Bois thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Xavier (ranked 1633 p4p, 193 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 993 p4p, 123 weight class). 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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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Xavier, which made it look bad.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Xavier.
Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.
Smith moves into full guard.
Xavier is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xavier is one step ahead there.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Xavier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Xavier taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Xavier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xavier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Xavier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Xavier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xavier postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith wants to sweep here but Xavier controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xavier stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xavier swivels and escapes.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xavier sprawls well. Xavier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Xavier moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Xavier dominated that round.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Xavier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xavier as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a takedown into Xavier's guard.
Xavier pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Xavier!
After winning the bout, Jack Xavier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 191 p4p, 26 weight class) and Tobb Le Tobb (ranked 1149 p4p, 147 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobb Le Tobb!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Tobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Barbarian throws a hook but Le Tobb avoids it easily.
Le Tobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le Tobb throws a jab but it's blocked by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Tobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian cracks Le Tobb with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Tobb throws a jab when The Barbarian was well out of range.
The Barbarian misses with a right hand
and Le Tobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by The Barbarian's head coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Barbarian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
The Barbarian connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Tobb Le Tobb has been cut.
The Barbarian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Le Tobb counters with a right hand to the body.
The Barbarian throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Barbarian. Le Tobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Tobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Barbarian throws an overhand right that drops Le Tobb like a sack of potatoes! The Barbarian dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian retains his heavyweight title!
Conor The Barbarian 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Neves (ranked 648 p4p, 89 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 566 p4p, 78 weight class). Neves comes to the cage accompanied by Emicida - Sorriso Favela. Ambe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gorilla Zoe - Neva Cap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scar Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Ambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe pushes Neves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Neves clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neves up against the cage.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe trying to land knees to the body.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ambe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Neves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marijuana Gardens. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Ambe keeps moving and retains side control.
Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ambe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ambe moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neves tries to hold on but Ambe postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambe wants to control the pace but Neves is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neves is bucking up trying to escape but Ambe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Neves tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neves gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Ambe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe breaks from the clinch.
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves.
Neves takes a shot to the head.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves jumps guard and drags Ambe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
Ambe is in close to Neves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now.
Neves has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Neves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambe defends well.
Ambe stays in close to Neves's body and controls the position.
Neves has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ambe trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves being controlled here, momentarily.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ambe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neves is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard!
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. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Neves's temple.
Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ambe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
Neves taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard.
Ambe winds up and cracks Neves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Neves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Neves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ambe instigates a clinch.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Neves letting Ambe take a breather here.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe jabs at Neves's body.
Ambe digs a good body shot into Neves's ribs.
Neves is looking to clinch.
Ambe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Neves tries to clinch but Ambe moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambe! But no joy.
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Neves gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe has Neves pushed against the cage.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neves blocks an uppercut.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Neves.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Neves.
Thiago Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ambe gets a clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Neves drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ambe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Ambe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ambe passes Neves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ambe is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!
As Scar Ambe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fuck why not james smith again?'.
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