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Madness Fright Night 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Eighteen (ranked 24252 p4p, 590 weight class) and Saint Pete (ranked 6001 p4p, 541 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Android Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saint Pete!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eighteen tries to clinch up.
Pete closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pete tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pete misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pete misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pete tries to score with some ground and pound. Eighteen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pete looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pete is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eighteen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eighteen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Pete seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pete working the ground and pound but Eighteen is defending the strikes.
Eighteen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pete trying to control the position but Eighteen is working away.
Eighteen is trying to buck Pete off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen is looking for a sweep.
Pete is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eighteen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pete tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eighteen can't do much from the bottom here.
Pete working the ground and pound but Eighteen is defending the strikes.
Pete creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eighteen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pete wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eighteen keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eighteen tries to bench press Pete off him but Pete keeps the position.
Eighteen is trying to buck Pete off.
Eighteen is looking to reverse the position.
Eighteen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pete.
Pete is trying to get an arm triangle but Eighteen is defending well.
Pete working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Eighteen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pete.
Pete throws an elbow but Eighteen slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pete is looking to take a break and control but Eighteen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pete throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eighteen is trying to get back to half guard.
Pete working away.
Pete throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pete misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eighteen parries the strikes from Pete easily there. Pete is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eighteen to escape.
Pete is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eighteen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eighteen is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eighteen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pete has hold of Eighteen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Eighteen seems comfortable defending it but Pete has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Eighteen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Eighteen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pete couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saint Pete!
Saint Pete decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Elerby (ranked 24438 p4p, 490 weight class) and Titus Ladd (ranked 24263 p4p, 506 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Titus Ladd was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Elerby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Ladd!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd checks a low kick from Elerby.
Elerby is pawing at Ladd, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ladd's nose. Ladd is badly hurt! Elerby pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ladd tries desperately to hold on but Elerby is relentless in his assault! As Ladd receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Elerby away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Elerby!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Peaky Boy (ranked 5983 p4p, 539 weight class) and Mike Francisco (ranked 24611 p4p, 632 weight class). Mike Francisco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Peaky Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Francisco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peaky Boy connects with a nice looking jab.
Peaky Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francisco.
As Francisco tries to get set, Peaky Boy tries to push him back and clinch up but Francisco manages to avoid the attempt.
Peaky Boy misses with a looping right.
Francisco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peaky Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Francisco is in Peaky Boy's guard.
Peaky Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Francisco defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peaky Boy holds on and takes a little breather.
Peaky Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Francisco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peaky Boy's guard.
Francisco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peaky Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Francisco has managed to get both his arms back between Peaky Boy's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francisco is sitting in close to Peaky Boy's body. Peaky Boy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Francisco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Francisco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Peaky Boy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Peaky Boy!
Post fight, Tommy Peaky Boy stared into the camera and said 'Think its time this Guy hung his gloves up his Chin is shot to bits '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan De Souza (ranked 2973 p4p, 369 weight class) and Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 3644 p4p, 424 weight class). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Souza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a takedown
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Souza enables Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Souza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De Souza 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.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Jaxon Flaxon Waxon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon chips away with some ground and pound.
De Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Souza looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working some strikes from top position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is one step ahead there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing some decent shots from guard.
De Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stands up over De Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with the ground and pound.
De Souza is rocked!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! De Souza covers up, he's hurt! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bumperstein (ranked 3401 p4p, 173 weight class) and Leonard Steve (ranked 3330 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Bumperstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonard Steve!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Bumperstein from controlling successfully.
Bumperstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bumperstein drops back looking for a leg! Steve is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steve manages to kick Bumperstein off! Bumperstein jumps back into Steve's guard.
Bumperstein wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumperstein drops back looking for a leg! Steve is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steve manages to kick Bumperstein off! Bumperstein jumps back into Steve's guard.
Bumperstein postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumperstein preventing the sweep.
Steve wants to stand and escape but Bumperstein is having none of it.
Bumperstein is pushing down on Steve's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steve is fighting to maintain full guard but Bumperstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. Bumperstein connects with a nice short shot to Steve's temple.
Steve trying to control here.
Bumperstein 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.
Bumperstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bumperstein has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bumperstein pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Steve is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bumperstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Bumperstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mankar Camoran (ranked 2979 p4p, 290 weight class) and New Master (ranked 4298 p4p, 373 weight class). New Master will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mankar Camoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Master!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master closes the distance and pushes Camoran back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Camoran.
Camoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Master taking a breather.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Camoran avoids the damage to the body.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Camoran.
Camoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camoran blocks it with crossed arms.
Camoran lands a hook that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Camoran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camoran.
Camoran scores with a hook to the body.
Master looking to throw knees to the head but Camoran is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Camoran.
With the fighters up against the cage, Master throws an elbow but misses.
Camoran scores with a shoulder strike.
Camoran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Master looks winded!
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Camoran.
Master throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camoran lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Master.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master tries to land a knee to the head but Camoran blocks with his arms.
Master throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camoran blocks it with crossed arms.
Camoran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camoran.
Camoran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Camoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like New Master has been cut.
Camoran drops Master onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Master is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Master is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camoran creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Master's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Master drops to his knees and Camoran pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mankar Camoran!
An out of breath Mankar Camoran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rodgers (ranked 2342 p4p, 247 weight class) and Doctor Ochila (ranked 1854 p4p, 207 weight class). Doctor Ochila will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Ochila!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Ochila avoids it.
Ochila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ochila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodgers will feel that in the morning.
Ochila throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochila closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Doctor Ochila has been cut.
Ochila feints and then cracks Rodgers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodgers down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Ochila had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochila.
Ochila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers throws a counter high kick but Ochila was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Ochila counters with a big head kick but Rodgers shrugs it off.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Ochila.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ochila counters with a body kick.
Ochila dips to his left and cracks Rodgers with an uppercut!
Ochila has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ochila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head.
Rodgers is rocked!
Ochila gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers.
Ochila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Ochila looks winded!
Rodgers lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Ochila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers tries to work over Ochila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Rodgers.
Rodgers drops Ochila with a big left hand! Ochila is injured, injured bad! Rodgers jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petersson (ranked 1959 p4p, 215 weight class) and Fish Hands (ranked 3612 p4p, 329 weight class). Peter Petersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Petersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fish Hands!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
Hands scores with a jab to the body.
Hands misses with a two punch combination.
Petersson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hands.
Hands scores with a jab to the head.
Hands looks to land a combination but Petersson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Petersson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petersson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petersson tries to throw a body punch but Hands avoids it by throwing Petersson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Hands tries to break the clinch but Petersson is controlling the position.
Petersson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
Petersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersson gets through Hands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersson digs a right hand underneath Hands's ribcage. Hands let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petersson has him pressed against the cage.
Petersson pushes Hands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersson is leaning against Hands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hands looks winded!
Petersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hands.
Petersson lands a body shot.
Petersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Petersson.
Petersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petersson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Petersson.
A left hand lands to the body for Petersson.
A nice left hand lands by Petersson.
It looks like Fish Hands has been cut.
Hands tries to circle away but Petersson has him pinned against the cage.
Petersson is working Hands over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersson lands a right hand.
Hands wants to break free but Petersson has control.
Petersson pushes Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hands has had enough of the clinch but Petersson keeps him there for the moment.
Hands tries to circle away but Petersson has him pinned against the cage.
Petersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson pushes Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersson scores with a hook to the body.
Hands trying to stall but Petersson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Petersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fish Hands's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hands has time to react.
Petersson clinches up with Hands and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Petersson - that landed with a thud.
Petersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petersson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hands is rocked!
Petersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands has Petersson pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handss head.
Petersson drops Hands onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hands is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hands is still on wobbly legs! Can Petersson finish him?
Petersson creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Hands out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Petersson!
Peter Petersson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nagashima (ranked 1667 p4p, 190 weight class) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 2845 p4p, 280 weight class). Antonio Nagashima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Nagashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima missing with a left hand there. OcasioCortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OcasioCortez lands with a nice combination. Nagashima backs away looking to recover.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OcasioCortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagashima takes one on the button.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of OcasioCortez's head but OcasioCortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OcasioCortez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima looks to land a combination. OcasioCortez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagashima moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
OcasioCortez sizes up Nagashima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagashima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OcasioCortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OcasioCortez unleashes a big counter combination but Nagashima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OcasioCortez throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima misses with a hook.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
OcasioCortez lands a jab-cross combination.
Nagashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima swings for the body but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagashima on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez counters with a straight right hand.
Nagashima punishes OcasioCortez's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez swinging wildly here.
Nagashima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for OcasioCortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.
Nagashima missing with a left hand there. OcasioCortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagashima misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OcasioCortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking body shot.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagashima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OcasioCortez finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagashima's head.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
OcasioCortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagashima counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagashima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagashima counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook
and Nagashima counters with a left and a right that stings OcasioCortez.
The fighters circle momentarily. OcasioCortez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OcasioCortez misses with a double jab
and Nagashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagashima wants to clinch up but OcasioCortez keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandria OcasioCortez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
OcasioCortez lands with a cross.
Nagashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez lands a head shot.
Nagashima throws a nice looking combination but OcasioCortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from OcasioCortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Nagashima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OcasioCortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from OcasioCortez.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OcasioCortez slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez lands a really nice looking cross but Nagashima seems unphased.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagashima momentarily.
Nagashima throws a jab when OcasioCortez was well out of range.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez counters with a left to the body.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima slips a jab from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. OcasioCortez catches Nagashima right on the button with a cross.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima misses with a looping left.
Nagashima lands a slapping body shot.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook.
OcasioCortez digs a good body shot into Nagashima's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nagashima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nagashima moves in looking to clinch but OcasioCortez pushes him off.
Nagashima misses with a two punch combination.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a hook but OcasioCortez avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima walks into a jab.
Nagashima swings widly with a right hand
and OcasioCortez counters with a nice uppercut.
OcasioCortez cracks Nagashima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OcasioCortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagashima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagashima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagashima throws a poor cross that misses
and OcasioCortez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OcasioCortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OcasioCortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagashima with a body shot.
OcasioCortez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagashima on the side of the head.
OcasioCortez thuds his right hand into Nagashima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OcasioCortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagashima counters with a stiff right hand.
OcasioCortez lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Nagashima - just one landing.
OcasioCortez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez misses with a straight left.
OcasioCortez swings widly with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a straight right hand.
OcasioCortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima tries to close the distance and clinch but OcasioCortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Nagashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagashima lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandria OcasioCortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
OcasioCortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from OcasioCortez lands.
OcasioCortez feints a jab promting Nagashima to slip. OcasioCortez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagashima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
OcasioCortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
OcasioCortez connects with the punch.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the body
and OcasioCortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OcasioCortez is rocked!
No joy there for OcasioCortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OcasioCortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
OcasioCortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagashima at a distance.
Nagashima walks into a straight right hand from OcasioCortez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez throws a good cross that connects.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Nagashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima throws a poor cross that misses
letting OcasioCortez counter with a right hand.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a right hand that OcasioCortez ducks under and follows up with a left that OcasioCortez also avoids with ease.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OcasioCortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OcasioCortez swinging wildly here.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.
Alexandria OcasioCortez 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.
OcasioCortez swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima is looking for a counter combo.
OcasioCortez cracks Nagashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
OcasioCortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagashima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima sizes up OcasioCortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OcasioCortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima wants to clinch up but OcasioCortez keeps it at a distance.
OcasioCortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
OcasioCortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagashima finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez slips a jab from Nagashima.
OcasioCortez slips a straight right by Nagashima.
OcasioCortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab to the body
and Nagashima counters with a crisp right that sends OcasioCortez to the canvas! Nagashima follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arod Doyea (ranked 925 p4p, 115 weight class) and Malik Ali (ranked 1556 p4p, 182 weight class). Doyea comes to the cage accompanied by Doc Holiday - Volbeat. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arod Doyea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Ali !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali moves into the clinch.
Doyea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doyea tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Doyea throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
A short left from Doyea.
Doyea working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Doyea fails to land.
Doyea jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali leaning against his opponent.
Doyea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea pulls guard successfully.
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea has his foot on Ali 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Ali wants to get up but he can't break Doyea's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Doyea.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Doyea is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doyea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doyea is proving hard to escape from.
Ali is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doyea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali .
Arod Doyea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea moves into the clinch successfully.
Doyea lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doyea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ali asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Doyea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doyea is trying to control Ali 's posture but Ali avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Doyea's face as Ali controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali decides to stand back up. Ali steps back and let's Doyea get back to his feet.
Ali gets a clinch.
Doyea misses with some punches.
Doyea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doyea fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands with a straight right. Doyea didn't see that one coming.
Doyea tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doyea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doyea wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Doyea closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Doyea drops back down to his feet.
Doyea misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
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.
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Arod Doyea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doyea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali has Doyea up against the cage in a clinch.
Doyea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyea decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is looking to stand up but Doyea won't let him.
Doyea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyea is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ali presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Doyea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyea.
Doyea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali .
Ali scores with a hook.
Arod Doyea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali thuds his right hand into Doyea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doyea has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali blocking some punches.
Doyea jumps guard and drags Ali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arod Doyea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
Doyea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ali defends it easily.
Doyea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ali controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea is trying to keep Ali in close.
Doyea looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Doyea being controlled here, momentarily.
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Ali passes Doyea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doyea wants to control but Ali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doyea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doyea is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Doyea wants to stand back up but Ali manages to pass into side control.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his arm.
Doyea is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea being controlled for a moment.
Doyea wants to control but Ali postures up.
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 Arod Doyea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
That's time! Doyea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Doyea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali closes the distance and pushes Doyea back into the cage.
Ali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doyea slowing the pace effectively.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it.
Doyea drags the fight down to the ground.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doyea scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ali manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali controlling the position easily from mount.
Doyea is squirming around, avoiding Ali 's attempts to control the action.
Ali content just to control the position here.
Doyea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ali tries to control but Doyea wriggling away.
Doyea is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyea really wants to buck Ali off and get back to his feet.
Ali controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to control but Doyea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doyea can't escape the position.
Ali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doyea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doyea is working to get back to half guard.
Ali trying to control but Doyea is having none of it.
Ali controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ali 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.
Doyea tries to hold on but Ali postures up.
Ali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Doyea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ali 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Ali !
Our winner, Malik Ali , 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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