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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Clause (ranked 6288 p4p, 24866 weight class) and Clyde Waters (ranked 619 p4p, 673 weight class). Clause comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlers Ambition. Jayson Clause could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clyde Waters's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayson Clause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clyde Waters!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clause looks to throw the jab but Waters is out of range.
Clause looks to throw the jab but Waters is out of range.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Waters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clause is fending him off so far but Waters persists. Nope, Clause circles away and we're back to standing.
Jayson Clause has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Waters.
Waters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waters with the counter takedown but Clause avoids it easily.
Waters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clause sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waters somewhat.
Clause scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 It looks like Clyde Waters has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Clause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Clause.
Clause throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waters shoots in but Clause avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Clause on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clause misses with a body shot.
Waters is looking for the big counter here.
Clause throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jayson Clause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clause throws a body shot but no joy.
Clause misses with a wild combination.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Clause.
Jayson Clause is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters doesn't manage to clinch there - Clause circles away.
Waters lands a jab.
Clause lands with a straight right. Waters didn't see that one coming.
Waters moves out of range of the strikes.
Clause looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clause.
Waters is looking for the big counter here.
Waters shoots for a takedown but Clause saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waters lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clause.
Waters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clause.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clause lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waters circles away quickly and effectively.
Clause is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clause thuds his right hand into Waters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Clause catches Waters right on the button with a cross.
 Waters is rocked!
Waters throws a wild body kick that Clause sees coming a mile off.
Clause pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Clause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clause lands a hook that stumbles Waters back into the cage. Clause follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Waters to the canvas! Clause pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Waters has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jayson Clause!
Jayson Clause made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Not satisfied with this win guys back to the drawing board more success.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Clinton (ranked 4935 p4p, 4934 weight class) and Mike Wilson (ranked 384 p4p, 383 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wilson !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Clinton didn't expect that.
Clinton working a defensive guard but Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Clinton trying to control but Wilson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clinton defends it well.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Wilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clinton sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Clinton is defending well.
Wilson stops Clinton from getting back to his feet.
Clinton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson .
Clinton is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton actively working from the bottom here.
Clinton has hold of Wilson 's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson prevents Clinton from improving his position.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wilson content to control rather than advance.
Clinton wants to control but Wilson passes into side.
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.
Wilson is staying tight to Clinton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wilson .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilson connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clinton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clinton gets tackled into the cage by Wilson . Wilson maintains the clinch.
Clinton tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clinton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson is trying to trip Clinton. He has hold of a leg but Clinton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clinton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson is pushing down on Clinton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clinton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Clinton looking for subs from the bottom but Wilson mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
Clinton working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson working the ground and pound effectively.
Wilson landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Clinton is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Wilson !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winky Medina (ranked 24473 p4p, 24875 weight class) and Colton Jacobs (ranked 484 p4p, 486 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Bottoms up as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winky Medina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colton Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medina dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Medina manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Medina clinches up with Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Medina has him pressed against the cage.
Medina manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Medina keeps it at a distance.
Medina clinches up with Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage.
Medina jumps into guard, dragging Jacobs to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina has his hands on Jacobs's head, controlling the position.
Jacobs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Medina is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs is fighting to break Medina's control of his arms but Medina is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Medina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Medina keeps the fight on the outside.
Medina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medina has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medina shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winky Medina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medina manages to avoid it.
Medina shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Medina stuffs the takedown.
As Jacobs looks to move away, Medina throws a big counter combo but Jacobs just gets out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Medina or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacobs, which made it look bad.
Medina delivers a nice body kick.
Medina dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Medina has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina breaks the clinch.
Medina shoots in and drives through. Jacobs sprawls well.
Medina throws a combination that misses
and Jacobs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jacobs.
Medina pushes Jacobs off and scrambles back to his feet.
Medina shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Medina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobs gets underhooks to prevent Medina's takedown attempt.
Medina wants a takedown.
Jacobs jumps guard but Medina stands there with Jacobs around his waist. Jacobs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacobs wants to break free but Medina has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medina pulls Jacobs into guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medina keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Medina haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacobs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Medina is proving hard to escape from.
Medina looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Medina pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winky Medina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jacobs avoids a kick to the body.
Medina tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Medina counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into Medina's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Medina is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jacobs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jacobs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Medina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Medina takes the fight into the clinch.
Medina jumps guard and drags Jacobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Medina has Jacobs pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Medina is working from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Medina escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medina rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Medina has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jacobs uses from the top position.
Medina has Jacobs pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Medina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Medina's legs - danger averted.
Medina pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Medina is on top in guard.
Medina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jacobs for as long as he can get away with.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Medina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Medina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medina connects with a couple of short punches.
Medina sitting in guard here, content to control.
Medina passes into half guard.
Medina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winky Medina dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Jacobs. No joy for Medina on that attempt.
Medina fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jacobs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Medina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Medina sets himself, and Jacobs steps forward looking for the clinch! Medina avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winky Medina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs slaps away a takedown attempt from Medina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Medina defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Medina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Medina swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Medina explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medina tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacobs checks a leg kick.
Medina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medina closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Medina shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl out of it but Medina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Medina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails to pull guard.
Medina is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Medina is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jacobs being controlled against the cage.
Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Medina shoots and misses
and Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Medina has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Medina leaning against his opponent.
Medina manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs is fighting to break Medina's control of his arms but Medina is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacobs wants to get up but he can't break Medina's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Medina has Jacobs pulled in close to control his posture.
Medina has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jacobs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medina successfully pulls guard.
Jacobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Medina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Medina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Medina has passed into side control.
Medina is staying tight to Jacobs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jacobs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Medina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Colton Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winky Medina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobs strikes from the bottom but Medina takes advantage and advances to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Winky Medina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Medina, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winky Medina!
Colton Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'You know uh, didn't get the result I wanted but I'll be back. Thank you all!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davis (ranked 6653 p4p, 4737 weight class) and Leo Morgan (ranked 639 p4p, 518 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgan counters with a two punch combo.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Morgan throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick from Morgan.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis gets to his feet. Morgan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morgan shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Morgan.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Davis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morgan looks winded!
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Morgan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Davis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morgan to the mat. Morgan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davis stands up from Morgan's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morgan gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a takedown.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Davis throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters by clinching up.
Davis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morgan regains guard immediately.
Davis stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
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!
Davis closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morgan throws an elbow but misses.
Davis has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Davis has hold of one of Morgan's legs. Morgan is fighting the takedown attempt but Davis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morgan, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Davis in the body.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davis decides to stand and escape the position.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chris Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Davis.
Morgan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a flying knee that drops Morgan!
Morgan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davis.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chris Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Morgan.
Davis successfully pulls guard.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgan wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Morgan trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan looks to land a combination. Davis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chris Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Davis.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
As Morgan looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Morgan just gets out of the way.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chris Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morgan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morgan jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Morgan slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Morgan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
Davis feinted with a counter takedown.
Chris Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Morgan.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Morgan shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Davis tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis gets a clinch.
Leo Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Davis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baldy Baldington (ranked 6574 p4p, 24951 weight class) and Juan Cheng (ranked 250 p4p, 279 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145
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135
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Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldy Baldington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Cheng!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cheng to the ground. Baldington is now in Cheng's guard.
Cheng working for a triangle but Baldington defends it easily.
Baldington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baldington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cheng trying to control the position.
Baldington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baldington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baldington drops back looking for a leg! Cheng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheng manages to kick Baldington off! Baldington jumps back into Cheng's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baldington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baldington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baldington advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baldington pulls his head out easily.
Baldington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baldington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldington is trying to work for a kimura but Cheng is defending well.
Cheng tries to get to full guard but Baldington has control of the leg.
Baldington is looking for a kimura here.
Baldington 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Cheng is looking to improve his position.
Cheng is trying to control but can't.
Baldington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cheng defends it well.
Baldington seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cheng is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baldy Baldington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuzma (ranked 4623 p4p, 24876 weight class) and Wannabe Cloakzy (ranked 536 p4p, 676 weight class). Kuzma comes to the cage accompanied by Tarararara. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wannabe Cloakzy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Cloakzy blocks the low kick.
Cloakzy is looking for the big counter here.
Cloakzy shoots in and drives through. Kuzma sprawls well.
Cloakzy is looking to clinch.
Kuzma tries to bum rush Cloakzy with a series of wild strikes but Cloakzy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuzma clinches with his opponent.
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cloakzy fails with the takedown.
Cloakzy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cloakzy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooh!!! Kuzma has knocked Cloakzy down with a huge combo! Kuzma steps away and waves a wobbly Cloakzy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzma misses with a double jab.
Kuzma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzma wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wannabe Cloakzy.
Cloakzy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuzma swivels and escapes.
Kuzma forces Cloakzy back against the cage and clinches.
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cloakzy misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloakzy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuzma leaves Cloakzy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuzma cracks Cloakzy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cloakzy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuzma finish him?
Cloakzy is rocked!
Kuzma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma throws a head kick but Cloakzy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cloakzy blocks the leg kick.
Kuzma lands a left and a right that send Cloakzy crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuzma thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cloakzy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzma finish him?
Cloakzy shoots in for a takedown but Kuzma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cloakzy wants to clinch up but Kuzma keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma drops Cloakzy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kuzma follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lewandowski (ranked 4032 p4p, 5792 weight class) and Hiroshi Ace (ranked 500 p4p, 589 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiroshi Ace!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lewandowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewandowski shoots and misses
and Ace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewandowski thinking.
Ace lands a really nice looking cross but Lewandowski seems unphased.
Lewandowski has his takedown stuffed
letting Ace counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ace cracks Lewandowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewandowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ace slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewandowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewandowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Ace counters with a straight right hand.
Ace catches Lewandowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ace wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewandowski is breathing heavily.
Ace lands with a hook. Lewandowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace lands with a shot to the body.
Ace scores with a nice right hand.
Ace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 Lewandowski is rocked!
 It looks like Robert Lewandowski has been cut.
Ace lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lewandowski falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ace dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ace!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Davies (ranked 4031 p4p, 3488 weight class) and Mace Willington Iii (ranked 472 p4p, 425 weight class). Alphonso Davies is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonso Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willington Iii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davies on his heels. He'll look to pass Davies's guard now, I'm sure.
Willington Iii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Willington Iii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davies on his heels. He'll look to pass Davies's guard now, I'm sure.
Willington Iii won't allow Davies to sweep him here.
Willington Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Willington Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Willington Iii frees his head nicely. Oh but Davies has switched to an armbar! Willington Iii is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alphonso Davies!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Moxley (ranked 24874 p4p, 3647 weight class) and Nicholas Chandler (ranked 476 p4p, 318 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moxley misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but Moxley has him pressed against the cage.
Moxley tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moxley to keep the fight standing.
Moxley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler just leaning against Moxley , taking a breather.
Moxley avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler is trying to drag Moxley to the mat but Moxley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Chandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chandler is trying to break free.
Chandler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moxley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moxley to keep the fight standing.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moxley to keep the fight standing.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chandler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chandler striking off his back.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chandler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler wants to improve his position but instead Moxley has moved into half guard.
Chandler trying to control but Moxley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moxley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Moxley 's guard.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Moxley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Moxley !
Moxley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chandler is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Moxley postures up.
Chandler pulls Moxley in close to his closed guard and prevents Moxley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler controls Moxley momentarily but Moxley frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler wants to sweep here but Moxley controlling him for the moment.
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 Luke Moxley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moxley throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Chandler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley 's guard now, I'm sure.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moxley did well to prevent Chandler getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working.
Chandler stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Chandler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler wants to clinch.
Moxley throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Moxley fights it but they end up in guard.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moxley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moxley working a defensive guard here.
Chandler stays in close to Moxley 's body and controls the position.
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.
Chandler gets to his feet. Moxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Chandler moves to clinch but Moxley breaks away
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moxley !
Chandler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moxley 's legs.
Moxley is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler stands up and beckons Moxley to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler fails with the takedown.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Nicholas Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Moxley misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley . No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Luke Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch.
Chandler misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moxley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chandler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moxley to the mat. Moxley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moxley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moxley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler postures up in Moxley 's guard and throws a big left but Moxley blocks it.
Chandler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chandler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moxley parries the strikes from Chandler easily there. Chandler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moxley to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley prevents Chandler from improving position.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moxley down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nicholas Chandler just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chandler clinches.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moxley smiles and moves away.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Moxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moxley takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler rushes Moxley and presses him up against the cage.
Chandler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moxley is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moxley prevents it.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Moxley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but Moxley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chandler slips a straight right by Moxley .
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Moxley sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Moxley stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moxley as he jumps to the side.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Chandler slips a jab from Moxley .
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Moxley .
Chandler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moxley struggling a bit here.
Moxley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moxley wants to control but Chandler postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler landing a few strikes.
Chandler controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Moxley is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Moxley 's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley can't keep his opponent in guard - Chandler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley had his way with Nicholas Chandler in that round.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moxley tries to keep at a distance but Chandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler tries to land a knee to the head but Moxley blocks with his arms.
Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moxley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moxley blocking some punches.
Moxley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moxley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Moxley blocks the body kick.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moxley is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Moxley circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Chandler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moxley swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Moxley .
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Chandler wants to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Moxley sprawls well.
Moxley throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Chandler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moxley takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler staying out of range there.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch.
Moxley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Moxley .
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Moxley avoids the damage to the body.
Nicholas Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moxley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moxley blocks the body kick.
It looked like Moxley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Moxley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley lands with a right hand.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Moxley 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moxley 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Moxley !
Luke Moxley retains his featherweight title!
Nicholas Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone who came in here and supported me, i'll get back in the gym later this week and be back better than ever! Thank you for the opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 714 p4p, 3864 weight class) and Fugg Yu Upp (ranked 98 p4p, 470 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fugg Yu Upp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko closes the distance and pushes Yu Upp back into the cage.
Mamchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu Upp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Yu Upp is posturing up here but Mamchenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yu Upp tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yu Upp has to tap! Slick submission there by Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko is the new middleweight champion!
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