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WCF 54: Camara vs Rader PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Swas (ranked 4245 p4p, 3066 weight class) and Utred Kinghtfall (ranked 164 p4p, 126 weight class). Utred Kinghtfall 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalton Swas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Utred Kinghtfall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kinghtfall is trying to defend but Swas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kinghtfall is trying to get back to full guard.
Swas is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas with the ground and pound but Kinghtfall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinghtfall is on top in guard.
Kinghtfall wants to control from the top but Swas keeps moving.
Swas looking for a guillotine here but Kinghtfall defends easily.
Kinghtfall drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kinghtfall seems to have locked his on tight now - Swas screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kinghtfall, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Utred Kinghtfall!
Utred Kinghtfall 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Habib Putins (ranked 5201 p4p, 5269 weight class) and Dustin Chartrand (ranked 569 p4p, 579 weight class). Chartrand is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hot Girl Bummer. Habib Putins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Habib Putins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Chartrand!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Putins - that will leave a mark!
Putins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chartrand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Putins tries to clinch there but Chartrand circles away.
Putins slaps away a takedown attempt from Chartrand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Putins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chartrand counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Putins! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Chartrand!
Dustin Chartrand 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Just Training (ranked 4350 p4p, 22792 weight class) and Dar Jee (ranked 202 p4p, 264 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jee's choice of entrance music: Everybody Knows My Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pauly Just Training!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dar Jee!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just Training shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jee pinned against the cage. Jee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Just Training shoots for a double leg takedown but Jee sprawls well. He's pushed Just Training's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jee blocks a head kick by Just Training.
Jee unleashes a big counter combination but Just Training bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Just Training fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Just Training.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just Training shoots in for a double leg but Jee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Jee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Just Training.
Dar Jee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jee as he avoids it easily.
As Just Training backs off Jee throws a huge counter combo but Just Training manages to avoid it all.
Just Training shoots in for a takedown but Jee shows good takedown defense.
Jee throws a counter combo.
Just Training is breathing heavily.
Just Training will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horrible takedown attempt by Just Training or perhaps it was just good defense by Jee, which made it look bad.
Just Training dives in for a single leg takedown but Jee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Jee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Just Training backwards.
Jee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jee misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jee.
Jee working aggressively here.
Jee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jee lands an uppercut.
Jee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Just Trainings head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jee lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just Training is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jee is defending well.
Jee lands a right hand.
Jee lands a nice uppercut.
Jee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Just Training backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jee lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Just Training.
Jee lands with a left to the head.
Jee lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jee fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jee.
Just Training looking to stall.
Jee working aggressively here.
Jee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Just Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Just Training is working for takedown but Jee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jee lands with a light punch inside.
Just Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Just Training throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Just Training throws an elbow but it misses.
Jee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Just Training backwards.
Jee lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jee lands a nice uppercut.
Jee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jee scores with a shot to the side of Just Training's head.
Jee lands with a left to the head.
Jee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Just Training tries to score a body lock takedown but Jee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Just Training's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Just Training.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Just Training.
Jee lands a right hand.
Jee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Just Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Just Training is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jee stops a takedown attempt from Just Training.
Jee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Just Training drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Just Training looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jee is fending him off so far but Just Training persists. Nope, Jee circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Jee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pauly Just Training seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Just Training shoots for a double leg takedown but Jee sprawls well. He's pushed Just Training's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as Jee blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dar Jee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Just Training swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Just Training closes the distance and clinches up with Jee, looking for a takedown. Just Training pushes Jee against the cage but Jee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Just Training shoots in and drives through. Jee sprawls well.
Jee stuffs the takedown attempt from Just Training. Just Training gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Just Training fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jee as Just Training shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just Training swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jee counters with a series of strikes. Just Training will be more careful next time no doubt.
Just Training tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jee swivels and escapes.
Just Training tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jee defends well and Just Training ends up having to push Jee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jee lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Jee scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jee.
Jee gets through Just Training's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jee.
Dar Jee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jee scores with a shoulder strike.
 Just Training is rocked!
Jee lands a right hand.
Oh Just Training is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jee scores with a shot to the side of Just Training's head.
Jee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jee drops Just Training onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Just Training is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jee misses with some punches.
Jee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Just Training is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jee.
Just Training takes a shot to the head.
Just Training is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Just Training.
Jee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jee lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Just Training! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jee is unloading with more strikes now! Just Training drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dar Jee!
After winning the bout, Dar Jee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Hippobody (ranked 2301 p4p, 3760 weight class) and Shaq Champlain (ranked 98 p4p, 147 weight class). Shaq Champlain has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augustus Hippobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shaq Champlain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champlain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hippobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Champlain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hippobody counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaq Champlain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champlain moves into range and clinches up with Hippobody.
Champlain jumps guard but Hippobody stands there with Champlain around his waist. Champlain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Augustus Hippobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain.
Hippobody working hard to break the clinch.
Hippobody wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Champlain has him pressed against the cage.
Champlain is looking to control Hippobody's arms but Hippobody gets an underhook and turns him. Now Champlain has his back to the cage.
Champlain has Hippobody pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hippobody manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hippobody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Champlain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Champlain throws a leg kick
and Hippobody counters with a nice right hand that sends Champlain toppling to the canvas! Champlain scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hippobody finish him?!
 Champlain is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champlain circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hippobody. Champlain falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hippobody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Hippobody!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seemah Feet (ranked 1781 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Tyson Asakura (ranked 249 p4p, 247 weight class). Feet comes to the cage accompanied by Footsteps (Go Higher). Asakura has chosen JJBA - Giorno's Theme as his entrance music. 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seemah Feet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feet throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Feet misses its intended target.
Feet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura ducks right into an uppercut from Feet.
Feet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Feet avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Feet throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura dives in and grabs Feet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feet pushes down on Asakura's head and hops out.
Feet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asakura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Feet.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Feet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feet moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Feet with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feet swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Feet with an uppercut!
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Feet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feet misses with a body shot.
Feet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Feet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Feet wants it to stay on the feet.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Feet.
Feet throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet wants to control but Asakura postures up.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Asakura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the 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!
Asakura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Feet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura in side control, throwing shots but Feet defends.
Asakura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Asakura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Asakura working the head with strikes.
Asakura cracks Feet with a big right hand but Feet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asakura laying and praying for a moment but Feet takes advantage and regains half guard.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Feet is refusing to be controlled, as Asakura sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asakura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Asakura passes into side control, despite Feet's attempt to control the position.
Asakura is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asakura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Feet some visible discomfort.
Feet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Asakura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Asakura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura controlling from side mount.
Asakura wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Feet struggling a bit here.
Asakura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Feet to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feet tries to buck Asakura off but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Feet some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asakura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Feet staying out of range there.
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Feet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Feet's hands.
Feet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asakura shoots in and gets a takedown into Feet's guard.
Feet wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feet lands a jab to the head.
Feet moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Feet scoring well with a low kick there.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feet as he avoids it easily.
Feet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feet.
Feet misses with some punches.
Feet tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Feet is defending well.
Asakura can't get the takedown.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Feet can't fight it off and eventually Asakura manages to take the fight to the floor. Feet looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Feet has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Asakura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Feet misses with a body shot.
Seemah Feet is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feet on his heels. He'll look to pass Feet's guard now, I'm sure.
Feet uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Asakura or perhaps it was just good defense by Feet, which made it look bad.
Asakura slips under a jab from Feet.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feet's head backwards.
Feet drives through and clinches with Asakura against the cage.
Asakura gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asakura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feet misses with some punches.
Feet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Asakura working hard to break the clinch.
Feet prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Feet.
Feet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Feet leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Feet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asakura.
Feet lands a right hand.
Asakura pushes Feet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asakura is looking for a takedown.
Asakura is trying to drag Feet to the mat but Feet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Feet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seemah Feet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura has clasped his hands together around Feet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Feet is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura working away.
Check out the look on Asakura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Feet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Asakura's best efforts.
Feet wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
Feet keeping hold of Asakura's head, controlling as best he can.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asakura is working away from the top position though.
Asakura stops Feet from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asakura pulls his head out easily.
Asakura winds up and cracks Feet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feet tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Feet is looking to control Asakura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Feet keeping control of the position.
Asakura is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asakura scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seemah Feet dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Feet tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura tries to counter with a clinch but Feet shakes him off and moves away.
Feet misses with a straight right.
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feet manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Feet.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feet punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Feet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Feet misses its target.
Feet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Feet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.
Feet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asakura! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura cracks Feet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Feet's body.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Feet saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Feet misses its target.
Feet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura cracks a nice hook into Feet's ribs.
Asakura fails with the takedown.
Asakura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asakura throws a strike but Feet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asakura trying to keep a closed guard but Feet is proving a slippery customer.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet gets to his feet - Asakura follows without any prompting.
Feet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feet thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Feet on the side of the head.
Feet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Feet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Feet as he jumps to the side.
Asakura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Feet defends it nicely.
Feet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asakura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Feet. That one must have hurt.
Feet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feet tries to sprawl but Asakura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Asakura prevents Feet from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feet taking some punishment here, with Asakura in his half guard.
Feet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Asakura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asakura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
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.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asakura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asakura connects with a couple of short punches.
Asakura postures up.
Feet trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Asakura with a nice head shot there.
Feet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Asakura is now in half guard.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Asakura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Asakura.
I think Asakura 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 1536 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Brendan Schlaub (ranked 172 p4p, 208 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by They want too see me fall. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Schlaub!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlaub forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Schlaub.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Schlaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Schlaub lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schlaub.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schlaub.
Petrov misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub lands with a left to the head.
Schlaub has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlaub keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
Petrov trying to get back to his feet but Schlaub is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to break free.
Schlaub is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schlaub's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but Schlaub has full control of the position and if anything, Petrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but Schlaub has full control of the position and if anything, Petrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schlaub controlling the position well here. Petrov rolled but Schlaub kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlaub looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Schlaub looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Schlaub dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schlaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Schlaub connects with a body shot.
Schlaub feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Petrov sprawling to the canvas! Petrov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schlaub finish him?!
 It looks like Fedor Petrov has been cut.
Schlaub cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schlaub has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petrov to stand back up!
Petrov is rocked!
Brendan Schlaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlaub lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schlaub dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily. Schlaub doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Petrov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Petrov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brendan Schlaub!
Brendan Schlaub spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Rua (ranked 1302 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 180 p4p, 143 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Rodgers has chosen Blue Flowers - Doctor Octagon as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua cracks Rodgers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rua.
Some bone on bone action there as Rua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers .
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rua's sensitive parts.
Sasha Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rua tests Rodgers 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers tries a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Rodgers wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Sasha Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Rua scores with a nice right hand.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua thuds a left hand into Rodgers 's body.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers pushes Rua away with a front kick.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into range.
Rodgers wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Rua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers slips a jab from Rua.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rua checks a leg kick.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rodgers jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
Rua lands a head shot.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rua dodges the punch combination from Rodgers .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers misses the jab.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rodgers feints the counter takedown.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sasha Rua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rua throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Rua defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua lands with a good body shot.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
Rodgers lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodgers off and has taken his back!
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rua is not going to allow Rodgers to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Rodgers is staying busy.
Rodgers trying to control but not successfully.
Rua is trying to stick to Rodgers 's back but Rodgers is turning into Rua. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rua's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodgers .
Rodgers trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Rua controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Rua controlling Rodgers 's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodgers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Sasha Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers .
Rua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rua lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Rua cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Rodgers only half commits.
Rua throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rua checks it well.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Rua dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rua slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Good work by Rua as he checks the leg kick.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua backing away here, and Rodgers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua staying out of range there.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Rodgers jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rodgers cracks Rua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodgers . Rodgers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodgers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rua to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keith Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Rua blocks a leg kick.
Rodgers tries to move into range but Rua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodgers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rua finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua lands a nice looking body shot.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Donk. Rua catches Rodgers right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rodgers - the referee stops the clock and Rua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rodgers . Rua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rua defends well and Rodgers ends up having to push Rua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rodgers misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
A jab from Rua misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Sasha Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Rua!
A relieved looking Sasha Rua thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog Gracie (ranked 1369 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Tobias Funke (ranked 60 p4p, 68 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Gang out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobias Funke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Funke. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Funke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Funke counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Funke on his heels. He'll look to pass Funke's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.
Funke working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Funke wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Funke is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Funke looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Funke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie won't allow Funke to sweep him here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Funke keeps moving.
Funke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funke keeps working.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Funke down.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funke keeps working.
Funke gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Funke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Funke won't be happy about that!
Funke is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie looking to control but Funke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Funke tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funke is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Funke tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie looking to control but Funke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Funke?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Funke 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.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Funke is rocked!
Gracie softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Funke is out cold! Gracie jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raate Road (ranked 235 p4p, 837 weight class) and Matt Cruz (ranked 32 p4p, 120 weight class). Road kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Road defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Road throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz wants to counter with a clinch but Road pushes him away.
Road misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Road counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cruz throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Road bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Nice defenses there by Road.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Road was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Road scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz wants to break free but Road has control.
Road has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Road lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Road throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Road scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Road manages to break the clinch.
Road throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Road throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Road connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Road looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Road fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it.
Road lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Road is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Road is just out of range.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Road was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Raate Road is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Road changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Road misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Road is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Road doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Cruz won't allow Road to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Road uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Road!
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Road uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Road is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Road has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Road there.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Road has control of the leg.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Road slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Road lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Road lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Road stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Road!
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Road tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Road looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Road.
A shot to the liver by Road. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Road uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road lands a jab to the nose.
Road lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Road throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Road to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Road moves away and avoids it.
Cruz throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Road tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Road.
Cruz throws a hook but Road blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Road.
Road lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Road makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Road counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Road lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses the jab.
Road misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Road looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Road takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Road swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Road doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Road's ribs.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Road with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Road tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz misses with a head shot. Road uses the momentum to regain guard.
Road 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.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Road fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Road throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
An attempted straight right counter from Road misses the target.
Cruz throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Road defends it well.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Road throws a right hand that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Raate Road is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz throws the left hand but Road avoids the punch easily.
Road throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Road rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Road throws a head punch that misses.
Road lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Road.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Road lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
A short right from Road.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Road lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Road's elbow.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Road lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Road after a bit of a struggle.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Road lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Road.
Road breaks the clinch.
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Road has taken the fight into the clinch.
Road swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Road moved out of range.
Road throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road throws a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Road counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Road pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Good leg kick by Road.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Road.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
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!
Jab, jab by Road - just one landing.
Cruz swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Road misses with an uppercut
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Road counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruz thuds a left hand into Road's body.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Road.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Road throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Road quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road is looking to improve his position.
Cruz winds up and cracks Road with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Road gets back to full guard.
Road seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Road's brow.
Road had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Road works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Road trying to control the position.
Road working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Road looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Road preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Road looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Road is on top in guard.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Road has passed into side control.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Road keeps moving and retains side control.
Road wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Road lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Matt Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cruz dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Road looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Road moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Road napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Road tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Road takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Road is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Road sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but Road is blocking nicely.
Road moves into full guard.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Road works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Road has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Road keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throws a strike but Road rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Road is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz throws a strike but Road rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Road's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Road won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to hit a sweep here but Road passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz taking shots to the head.
Road looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Road pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz tries to roll over but Road keeps him under control.
Road wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Road looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Road jumps into side control!
Road grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Road scoring with strikes.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Road is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Road is staying tight to Cruz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cruz looks to move to half guard but instead Road has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raate Road showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Road has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Raate Road started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Camara (ranked 246 p4p, 834 weight class) and Dennis Rader (ranked 38 p4p, 109 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abubakar Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Rader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Camara misses.
Rader has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camara with a nice cross.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camara scores with a body shot.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Rader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Rader throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Rader is quick to defend against it.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara lands with a hook. Rader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Rader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Rader throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a right hand to the body.
Camara misses with a hook. Rader ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Rader misses.
Camara throws out a powerful jab.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Rader takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara tightens his grip and picks Rader up, before dumping him to the ground. Rader manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camara defends well.
Rader is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rader has his foot on Camara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camara works his way back into a safe position though.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rader looking to control.
Camara trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara passes Rader's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camara is looking for a kimura here.
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Camara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Camara passes to side control.
Rader tries to improve position but can't.
Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rader keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Rader's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rader takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Rader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Camara moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Abubakar Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Camara throws a hook but Rader blocks it.
Camara throws a right hand that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rader throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camara scrambles back to his feet.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rader finds it's way through Camara's defenses.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Rader does no damage.
Camara throws a body punch but Rader moves out of range.
Camara defending well as Rader loads up on a big left hand.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Rader looks to clinch
and Camara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rader is keeping the position for now.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camara pushing down on Rader's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Abubakar Camara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rader has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camara wants to pass to mount but Rader is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but Rader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Rader is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rader tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rader knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rader is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abubakar Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Rader's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Rader lands.
Rader looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Rader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camara.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara takes a swing at Rader's ribcage but misses.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Camara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara is trying to work for a kimura but Rader is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rader is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rader avoid being mounted?
Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rader!
Rader is working to get back to half guard.
Camara swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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