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C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usaamah Ario (ranked 7037 p4p, 24771 weight class) and Terry White (ranked 633 p4p, 689 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Usaamah Ario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terry White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ario.
Ario swinging wildly here.
Ario is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Terry White has been cut.
Ario with a nice cross.
Ario lands a big right hand that sends White crashing to the mat! Ario stays standing though and waves White back to his feet!
 White is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White ducks into an uppercut from Ario and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Usaamah Ario!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Jones (ranked 5645 p4p, 6685 weight class) and Jung Ilwoo (ranked 473 p4p, 519 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jung Ilwoo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones cracks Ilwoo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ilwoo needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilwoo tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones cracks Ilwoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones throws a hook but Ilwoo blocks it.
Ilwoo needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Ilwoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ilwoo throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
and Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ilwoo! He's just covering up as Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 6999 p4p, 24297 weight class) and Dimitri Paine (ranked 645 p4p, 694 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dimitri Paine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Paine.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Paine is out of range.
McDonald has Paine up against the cage in a clinch.
Paine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDonald.
Paine blocking some punches.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
McDonald working for a triangle but Paine defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paine wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Paine from standing up.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Paine defends easily.
Paine controlling from the top position.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Paine from standing up.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McDonald is tightening it up a little... Paine has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paine reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paine taps out! Nice BJJ there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thompson (ranked 5416 p4p, 24059 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 466 p4p, 547 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Manivong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson sets himself, and Manivong steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.
Thompson pushes Manivong up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manivong after a bit of a struggle.
Manivong pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Manivong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Manivong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manivong scores with a shoulder strike.
Manivong trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manivong into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manivong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manivong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manivong is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Manivong into the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manivong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manivong lands a body punch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Manivong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Manivong.
Manivong is working Thompson over against the cage.
A short left from Manivong.
A body shot lands from Manivong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manivong waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Thompson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Thompson is rocked!
Manivong wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manivong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manivong has Thompson in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manivong is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manivong won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Manivong tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manivong on the ground.
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Thompson tries to buck Manivong off but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Manivong throws a strike aimed at the side of Thompson's head but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Manivong trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manivong lands with a cross.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Manivong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Manivong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Manivong presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manivong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manivong.
Manivong breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manivong.
Thompson ducks straight into an uppercut from Manivong and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Thompson manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manivong is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson is looking to control Manivong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Manivong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Manivong works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong looking for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is having none of it.
Manivong lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manivong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thompson to take his back!
Manivong looking for the RNC.
Manivong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thompson trying to control but not successfully.
Manivong looking to break Thompson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thompson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Manivong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thompson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Manivong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thompson prevents Manivong from getting a body triangle.
Thompson trying to control the action but Manivong just sinks the hooks in.
Manivong has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thompson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Manivong gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akuma Manivong!
A very excited looking Akuma Manivong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puncher Face (ranked 5235 p4p, 5605 weight class) and Jose Santa Cruz (ranked 457 p4p, 471 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Puncher Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Face.
Face scores with a one two! Santa Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Face misses with a looping left.
Santa Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Face's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Face wants to stand but Santa Cruz is controlling the position.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
Santa Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santa Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Face keeping moving, preventing Santa Cruz from controlling successfully.
Santa Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Face keeping moving, preventing Santa Cruz from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Face connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santa Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Face slips a jab from Santa Cruz.
Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santa Cruz.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Santa Cruz manages to avoid it.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santa Cruz.
Good shot there by Face.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
Face's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santa Cruz under the eye.
Santa Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Face works the jab nicely.
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santa Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face works the jab nicely.
Santa Cruz moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Face feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santa Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Face is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Face scores with a nice head shot.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face sets himself, and Santa Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Face avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
Face with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santa Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Face cracks a nice hook into Santa Cruz's ribs.
Santa Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Santa Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Santa Cruz.
Face sets himself, and Santa Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Face avoids it this time.
Face misses with a looping right.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santa Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Santa Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Face throws a jab when Santa Cruz was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face connects with a body shot.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Face misses with a looping right.
Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Face throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Face throws a hook but Santa Cruz blocks it.
Face pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santa Cruz back to the cage. Face follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Face clobbers Santa Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Face lands with an uppercut that bounces Santa Cruz off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Santa Cruz misses its intended target.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Face sets himself, and Santa Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Face avoids it this time.
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!
Santa Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Face, as that shot connected.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Santa Cruz moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Face misses.
Face's corner calls for a 1-2. Face obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Face misses with an uppercut
and Santa Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Santa Cruz won't allow it.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz is trying to pull guard but Face has him pressed against the cage.
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Santa Cruz has double underhooks.
Santa Cruz pulls guard effortlessly.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Face isn't so interested in that idea.
Santa Cruz is working an open guard so Face takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher Face dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz slips under a jab from Face.
Santa Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Face defends it well.
A leg kick checked by Face.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santa Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Face is trying to force a seperation but Santa Cruz has the dominant position.
Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santa Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Santa Cruz keeps control of Face as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz digs a right hand into Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Face's gas tank.
Face has had enough of the clinch but Santa Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Santa Cruz taking a breather.
Santa Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santa Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santa Cruz jumps guard and drags Face to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santa Cruz wants to stand and escape but Face is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santa Cruz wants to stand up but Face is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santa Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight left.
Santa Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
Face misses with a right hand
and Santa Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Face blocks a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa Cruz has Face pushed against the cage.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Face's elbow.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Face blocks it.
Santa Cruz lands a right hand.
Santa Cruz keeps control of Face as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santa Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Face or not.
Face prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Cruz prevents Face from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Santa Cruz.
Face letting Santa Cruz take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Face defending well as Santa Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santa Cruz can do to turn this around?
Face throws an overhand right that lands on Santa Cruz's shoulder, as Santa Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Face slips under a jab.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Face lands a head shot.
Santa Cruz missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face misses with an uppercut
and Santa Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Santa Cruz.
Face prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Santa Cruz digs a right hand underneath Face's ribcage. Face let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santa Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Santa Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santa Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Santa Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Face is controlling him.
Face is looking to stand up but Santa Cruz won't let him.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Face isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face wants to stand but Santa Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santa Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Face looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face tries to escape but Santa Cruz is in control.
Face is not content to let Santa Cruz control the position.
Santa Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Face is not content to let Santa Cruz control the position.
Santa Cruz working the strikes but Face uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Face is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santa Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santa Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santa Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
Santa Cruz is trying to control. Face wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Santa Cruz is nestled in close to Face, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santa Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Face is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Face is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santa Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santa Cruz trying to control the action but Face is working from the bottom.
Jose Santa Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Santa Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santa Cruz 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Santa Cruz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Dias (ranked 2586 p4p, 24348 weight class) and Young Prodigy (ranked 325 p4p, 665 weight class). Dias comes into the arena with Black Parade blaring out of the sound system. Young Prodigy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Young Prodigy !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prodigy .
Prodigy unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prodigy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
Dias throws out a loose jab but Prodigy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias throws a shot to the body.
Prodigy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dias slips a jab from Prodigy .
Prodigy misses the shot to the body.
Dias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prodigy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias misses with a lunging right hand
and Prodigy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prodigy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quintus Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias cracks Prodigy with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias cracks Prodigy with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prodigy lands a right hook to the body.
Prodigy works over Dias's head and body with a nice combination.
Prodigy moves away from the strike by Dias.
Prodigy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias throws a good cross that connects.
Prodigy moves into the clinch.
Prodigy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prodigy jumps guard but Dias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quintus Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Prodigy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dias smiles and moves away.
Dias misses with an uppercut
and Prodigy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias fails to land with a series of punches.
Prodigy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prodigy jumps guard and drags Dias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prodigy has his foot on Dias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dias works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prodigy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prodigy has his foot on Dias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dias works his way back into a safe position though.
Prodigy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prodigy is looking for a triangle but Dias pushes his legs off easily.
Dias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prodigy throws a hook but Dias avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prodigy tries to pull guard but Dias won't allow it.
Prodigy tries to pull guard but Dias holds him up against the cage and eventually Prodigy drops back down to his feet.
Dias lands with a light punch inside.
Dias blocks an uppercut.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prodigy swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dias.
A short uppercut from Dias.
Prodigy prevents a body shot from Dias.
Dias is working Prodigy over against the cage.
Dias lands a nice shot to the body.
Prodigy looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias scores with a shot to the side of Prodigy 's head.
Dias lands with a left to the head.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Prodigy .
Dias lands an uppercut.
Prodigy lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dias.
Prodigy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
Dias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dias.
Dias blocks an uppercut.
Dias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prodigy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Prodigy .
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
Dias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prodigy lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but Dias is controlling him.
Dias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prodigy misses with a hook. Dias ducked under it nicely.
Dias was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dias cracks Prodigy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Prodigy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dias finish him?
Prodigy is rocked!
Prodigy swings widly with a right hand
and Dias counters with a right hand to the body.
Prodigy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Dias connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Prodigy to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Mia (ranked 2624 p4p, 6586 weight class) and Steel Brightblade (ranked 351 p4p, 630 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Mia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steel Brightblade!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Brightblade. Those never looked like landing.
Mia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brightblade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mia circles away quickly and effectively.
Brightblade looks to land a combination but Mia avoids it well.
Mia checks a leg kick nicely.
Mia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brightblade's guard.
Mia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mia is looking to take a break and control but Brightblade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brightblade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mia trying to control the action but Brightblade is working from the bottom.
Mia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brightblade throws a right and a left that Mia avoids nicely.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia moves out of range.
Brightblade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Brightblade.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia avoids them all with ease.
Steel Brightblade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brightblade fails to land the takedown.
Brightblade leaves Mia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brightblade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mia counters with a shoot takedown. Brightblade fights it but they end up in guard.
Mia stands and throws Brightblade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brightblade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brightblade keeps working.
Mia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mia decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade misses with a kick to the body
and Mia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brightblade trying to control the position.
Mia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Brightblade is keeping the position.
Mia pushing down on Brightblade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mia gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Brightblade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brightblade!
Mia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brightblade dives in and scores a takedown into Mia's guard.
Mia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brightblade's guard.
Brightblade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mia controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade trying to keep a closed guard but Mia is proving a slippery customer.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brightblade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brightblade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brightblade wants to sweep here but Mia controlling him for the moment.
Mia is stalling in the full guard.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Brightblade is keeping the position.
Mia stands up and waves to Brightblade to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brightblade misses with a leg kick
and Mia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brightblade!
Mia decides to stand back up.
Brightblade lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Brightblade misses.
Mia shoots in but Brightblade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brightblade looks to land a body kick but Mia moved away.
Mia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mia drives through with a takedown into Brightblade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mia stays in close to Brightblade's body and controls the position.
Mia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brightblade throws a nice looking combination but Mia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brightblade sprawls well. Brightblade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mia gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Mia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brightblade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brightblade.
Mia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brightblade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mia scores with a takedown into Brightblade's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brightblade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brightblade keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brightblade trying to control the position.
Mia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brightblade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mia stands up and waves to Brightblade to follow him.
Brightblade misses with a double jab.
Mia avoids the body shot from Brightblade.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia avoids them all with ease.
Mia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brightblade!
Mia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brightblade as he jumps to the side.
Mia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brightblade tries to avoid it but Mia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brightblade to the ground. Brightblade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mia backing away here, and Brightblade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade swings for the body but Mia moves out of range.
A low kick from Brightblade is predictable there
so Mia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mia trying to pass the guard but Brightblade defending well.
Mia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brightblade to get to his feet.
A head kick by Brightblade misses
and Mia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brightblade's guard.
Brightblade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brightblade digs a good hook to Mia's body.
Brightblade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brightblade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brightblade is breathing heavily.
Mia is staying active underneath Brightblade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mia is on top in guard.
Brightblade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mia passes to side control.
Mia stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mia misses with a takedown attempt - Brightblade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brightblade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brightblade takes a swing at Mia's ribcage but misses.
Steel Brightblade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brightblade. Mia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brightblade with the inside leg kick.
Mia moves out of range of the leg kick from Brightblade.
Brightblade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mia advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steel Brightblade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brightblade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Brightblade.
Mia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brightblade misses with a double jab.
Mia tries to counter with a takedown but Brightblade is quick to defend against it.
Brightblade throws a low kick but Mia avoids it.
Brightblade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mia.
Brightblade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mia. That did some damage!
Mia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brightblade throws a body punch but Mia moves out of range.
Mia feinted with a counter takedown.
Brightblade misses with a looping left.
Mia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mia trying to control but Brightblade is working from the bottom.
Mia is pushing down on Brightblade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brightblade is fighting to maintain full guard but Mia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brightblade won't allow Mia to pass to mount.
Brightblade trying to control from the bottom.
Mia wants to free his trapped foot but Brightblade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brightblade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brightblade tries to hold on but Mia pushes him away.
Mia working for a submission but Brightblade is keeping him at bay.
Mia gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Brightblade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Brightblade's face as Mia controls the position.
Mia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brightblade wants to control but Mia is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mia fails to advance to Brightblade's back.
Mia moves to the back position.
Mia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brightblade's body.
Mia is looking to control Brightblade but Brightblade is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mia is really struggling to control Brightblade but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brightblade has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brightblade wants to escape the position.
Brightblade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade trying to control the position but Mia manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Mia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Damian Mia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mia is not going to allow Brightblade to sit and survive in this position.
Brightblade is keeping busy.
Mia looking for the RNC.
Mia looking to break Brightblade's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brightblade remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brightblade doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade trying to control but not successfully.
Brightblade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mia tries to keep control of the position but Brightblade is staying busy.
I really don't envy Brightblade right now.
Mia controlling from the back.
Mia looking to hold on to the position here but Brightblade rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Brightblade looking to control.
Mia gets to his feet. Brightblade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brightblade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brightblade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Mia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brightblade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mia has managed to get both his arms back between Brightblade's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Mia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Mia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuxiang Wu (ranked 1608 p4p, 3517 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 206 p4p, 430 weight class). Forrest Gump has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuxiang Wu's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuxiang Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu staying out of range there.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Gump sprawls well.
Wu dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Wu's head and hops out.
Wu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wu controlling the action here.
Wu tries to pass to full mount but Gump defends it.
Gump is refusing to be controlled, as Wu sits in half guard.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Gump won't allow Wu to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu prevents Gump from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Gump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wu wants to take a breather but Gump is having none of it.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Wu is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gump can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wu is looking for a kimura here.
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wu is taking a breather. Gump says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wu is looking for a kimura but Gump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Wu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gump defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gump is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wu trying to control from half guard but Gump is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to stand up here but Wu is controlling him well.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Gump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wu stops Gump from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wu trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well.
Wu is working for a kimura but Gump is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wu in particular looking to stall.
Gump is looking to escape.
Wu is looking for a kimura but Gump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu prevents Gump from standing back up.
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump pushes Wu off looking to stand but Wu dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump throws a body shot but no joy.
Wu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gump pushes Wu off but Wu dives into side control.
Wu tries to advance to mount but Gump denies him.
Wu is working hard here to advance position.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Wu looks for a takedown but Gump sprawls well.
Wu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gump.
Wu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gump circles away.
Wu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gump's guard.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gump can do to turn this around?
Wu postures up in Gump's guard and throws a big left but Gump blocks it.
Wu throwing strikes but missing.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wu prevents Gump from getting back to his feet.
Wu trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Gump is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu passes into half guard.
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
Wu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wu tries to control but Gump wriggling away.
Gump wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wu looking to secure an arm triangle but Gump defends it well.
Gump really wants to buck Wu off and get back to his feet.
Wu controlling the pace for now.
Wu wants to control the pace but Gump is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu won't let Gump get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gump is squirming around, avoiding Wu's attempts to control the action.
Wu has control of Gump's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gump regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gump is trying to stand but he's just given Wu his back.
Gump is trying to stand back up.
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gump trying to get back to his feet but Wu is in full control for now.
Wu tries to get the hooks in deep but Gump pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yuxiang Wu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wu throwing sloppy strikes.
Wu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet but Wu has full control of the position and if anything, Gump has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gump staying busy and making it hard for Wu to control.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Wu looking for the choke from the back.
Wu working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wu trying to control momentarily.
Gump is trying to stand back up.
Wu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gump has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gump is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gump has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wu.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gump gets caught napping as Wu dives in and scores a takedown. Gump manages to retain guard.
Wu wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Wu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Gump wants to stand up but Wu is controlling him.
Wu trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Wu is really struggling to control Gump but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wu won't allow Gump to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Gump shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gump, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump lands an overhand right.
Wu fails to land the takedown.
Gump loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Wu shoots for a double leg takedown but Gump sprawls well. He's pushed Wu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Gump lands.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gump sprawls well. Gump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Wu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gump quickly recovers to half guard.
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forrest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wu wants to pass to mount but Gump is defending the position.
Gump tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Gump is defending well.
Gump is trying to stand back up but Wu is controlling him
Wu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wu trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well.
Wu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gump is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuxiang Wu!
Yuxiang Wu 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Minowa Werdum (ranked 2277 p4p, 1961 weight class) and Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 291 p4p, 249 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minowa Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arcot Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramathorn's waist but Ramathorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Werdum off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Werdum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramathorn defends well and Werdum ends up having to push Ramathorn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramathorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Ramathorn.
Ramathorn clobbers Werdum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Minowa Werdum has been cut.
Ramathorn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Werdum out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arcot Ramathorn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 1188 p4p, 2832 weight class) and Pikel Bouldershoulder (ranked 170 p4p, 376 weight class). Pikel Bouldershoulder has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikel Bouldershoulder!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouldershoulder instigates a clinch.
Bouldershoulder gets control of Mountain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bouldershoulder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mountain tries to free his leg and advance position but Bouldershoulder is retaining full guard.
Mountain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bouldershoulder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mountain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mountain tries to get out of the position.
Mountain wants to get back to his feet.
Bouldershoulder is trying to control the action in half guard but Mountain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mountain's head.
Mountain's coaches at Jorzi GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mountain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bouldershoulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bouldershoulder stops Mountain from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bouldershoulder working the head and body with strikes.
Mountain manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Mountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouldershoulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mountain keeping moving, preventing Bouldershoulder from controlling successfully.
Mountain is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bouldershoulder working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bouldershoulder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bouldershoulder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bouldershoulder is fighting to break Mountain's control of his arms but Mountain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Mountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouldershoulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bouldershoulder moves out of range of the body kick.
Bouldershoulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mountain connects with a solid leg kick.
Bouldershoulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Bouldershoulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountain.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.
Bouldershoulder throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bouldershoulder fails to land the takedown.
Bouldershoulder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mountain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mountain wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaki Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikel Bouldershoulder.
Mountain scores with the left hand. Bouldershoulder knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Pikel Bouldershoulder has been cut.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouldershoulder.
Mountain thumps Bouldershoulder with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouldershoulder misses with a takedown
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bouldershoulder on the side of the head.
Bouldershoulder is rocked!
Mountain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bouldershoulder is still on wobbly legs! Can Mountain finish him?
Nice uppercut there from Mountain.
Bouldershoulder throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bouldershoulder! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kaki Mountain!
Kaki Mountain retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Kaki Mountain 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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