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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaizka Elizondo (ranked 5101 p4p, 4993 weight class) and Sun Lutang (ranked 114 p4p, 112 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaizka Elizondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutang shoots in and drives through. Elizondo sprawls well.
Lutang tries to clinch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Lutang fails with the takedown
and Elizondo counters by moving into the clinch.
Elizondo wants the takedown. Lutang is fighting it off but Elizondo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lutang's guard against the cage.
Lutang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elizondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elizondo passes Lutang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elizondo content to control rather than advance.
Elizondo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lutang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo is working for a guillotine from mount but Lutang frees his head quite easily.
Lutang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elizondo has isolated one of Lutang's arms. Lutang looking to fight him off but Elizondo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaizka Elizondo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi Joseph (ranked 2809 p4p, 5895 weight class) and Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 267 p4p, 439 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongsangchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongsangchai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kongsangchai pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Joseph's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kongsangchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joseph's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Kongsangchai.
Joseph pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joseph blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Kongsangchai tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Kongsangchai back against the cage.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kongsangchai.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Kongsangchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph is working Kongsangchai over against the cage.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kongsangchai.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kongsangchai is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joseph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Joseph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai is trying to maintain a safe position but Joseph gets an underhook and turns Kongsangchai into the cage.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Kongsangchai lands with a left to the head.
Joseph is working Kongsangchai over against the cage.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai lands a left hand.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kongsangchai - that landed with a thud.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kongsangchai lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
A short right from Kongsangchai on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph 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.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but Kongsangchai moved away.
It seemed like Kongsangchai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kongsangchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kongsangchai. Those never looked like landing.
Kongsangchai looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongsangchai can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kongsangchai. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Kongsangchai.
Joseph moves into range and clinches up with Kongsangchai.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Kongsangchai's ribcage. Kongsangchai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
A short left from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Kongsangchai.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow that misses.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
A short left from Joseph.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kongsangchai takes a shot to the head.
 Kongsangchai is rocked!
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Kongsangchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Joseph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but Joseph blocks with his arms.
Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Kongsangchai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Kongsangchai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Kongsangchai with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Joseph avoids the damage to the body.
Joseph takes an elbow to the temple.
Joseph works on Kongsangchai's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joseph.
Kongsangchai is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongsangchai.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
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!
Joseph misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kongsangchai.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Kongsangchai's ribcage. Kongsangchai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Kongsangchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongsangchai controls his hands.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kongsangchai closes the distance but Joseph moves to the side
and Joseph scores with a counter punch that sends Kongsangchai to the canvas! Joseph smells blood - he's punishing Kongsangchai with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kongsangchai has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
A relieved looking Jihadi Joseph 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cashel Ortiz (ranked 2104 p4p, 3184 weight class) and RJ Cain (ranked 295 p4p, 415 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cain's choice of entrance music: Middle Class Rut . RJ Cain told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cashel Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RJ Cain!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz misses with a looping right.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Cain misses.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Ortiz connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Cain throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Cain 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.
Ortiz swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ortiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Cain avoids the body shot from Ortiz.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cain throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
Ortiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortiz slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Cain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain moves out of range of the leg kick from Ortiz.
Cain throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand.
Cain connects with a right hand. Ortiz shakes it off.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
RJ Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain slips a jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain moves out of range as Ortiz strikes.
Cain throws out a counter right but Ortiz avoids it with no problem.
Cain tries to move into range but Ortiz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Cain.
Ortiz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cain throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortiz as he connects with a hook.
Ortiz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cain misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cain throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
Ortiz has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Ortiz trying to control the position but instead, Cain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortiz into the cage.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
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 Cashel Ortiz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Ortiz.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a nice body shot.
Ortiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cain takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain stuns Ortiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Cain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
Cain jabs at Ortiz's body.
Cain slips a jab from Ortiz.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz cracks Cain with a good jab.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Ortiz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cashel Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Ortiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortiz 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.
Cashel Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz works on Cain's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Cain misses with the head strike.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Cain back into the cage.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cain smiles and moves away.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortiz.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Cain misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain swings widly with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cain scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
A short left from Cain.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cain.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cashel Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
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 Cashel Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ortiz.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortiz throws a combination that misses
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cain dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortiz's head.
Ortiz throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Ortiz defending well as Cain loads up on a big left hand.
Cain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Cain moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Cain works the jab nicely.
Ortiz rushes Cain and presses him up against the cage.
Cain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cain tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Cain blocking some punches.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cain walks away with a smile on his face. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Ortiz is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz lands with a hook. Cain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain misses with the combination.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortiz.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Ortiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortiz with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cain.
Cashel Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain connects with a body shot that sends Ortiz's belly button to the back.
Ortiz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Ortiz.
Cain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Cain's head.
Ortiz moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Ortiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cain. That did some damage!
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body. Cain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cain works the jab nicely.
Ortiz clinches with his opponent.
Cain cracks Ortiz with a nice body shot.
Cain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cain scores with a shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
RJ Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cashel Ortiz!
Cashel Ortiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 2415 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Abraham Barnes (ranked 315 p4p, 237 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Averyanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Averyanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Barnes misses.
It appears Averyanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Averyanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Averyanov finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Averyanov cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barnes falls to his knees and Averyanov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Averyanov 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 ZaDarius Haden (ranked 1395 p4p, 2768 weight class) and Sam Cooper (ranked 163 p4p, 323 weight class). Haden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. Sam Cooper acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Cooper!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haden.
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haden swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper is working for takedown but Haden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Haden is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haden stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Haden on the inside.
Haden tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haden working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Cooper's temple.
Haden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haden 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.
Cooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well.
Cooper gets back to full guard.
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.
Haden throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Haden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Haden defends easily.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooper's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cooper throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Cooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper successfully pulls guard.
Haden won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Haden misses with a series of wild punches.
Haden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooper unleashes a big counter combination but Haden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
Haden throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden lands the left hand.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haden avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Cooper has Haden up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haden up against the cage.
Haden tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
Haden is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haden circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Haden.
Haden slips a jab from Cooper.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden keeps the fight on the outside.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Cooper counters with a series of strikes. Haden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden misses the jab.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Haden.
Haden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Haden circles away and keeps his distance.
Haden cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haden tests Cooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Haden.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Haden pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Haden as he connects with a hook.
Haden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
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!
Haden misses with a looping left.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Cooper punishes Haden's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Haden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden misses with a hook
and Cooper counters with a one-two to the body.
Cooper gets caught flat footed, as Haden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haden controlling from the top position.
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haden pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Haden is very close to passing his half guard.
Cooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cooper is in a horrible position here. Haden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooper hang on?
Haden lands a big shot there that rocks Cooper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Haden trying to control but Cooper is having none of it.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper is trying to escape the mount.
Sam Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden dominating with strikes here.
Cooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooper hang on?
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cooper looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Haden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Haden cracks Cooper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to control but Haden is having none of it.
Haden controlling from mount.
Cooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden lands a big elbow.
Haden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cooper?
Cooper bucks up and throws Haden to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cooper throws a chopping leg kick but Haden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer.
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden very nearly forgot to thank ALPHA Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 1407 p4p, 1637 weight class) and Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 178 p4p, 207 weight class). Furioto's entrance music is 韻踏合組合 - . A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jubbly scores with a takedown into Furioto's guard.
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jubbly is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jubbly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jubbly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jubbly defends it easily.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jubbly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jubbly wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Jubbly content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jubbly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jubbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furioto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubbly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Jubbly pushes his legs off easily.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubbly passes Furioto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jubbly is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly wants to work for an arm triangle but Furioto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jubbly passes into half guard.
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jubbly pulls his head out easily.
Jubbly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Furioto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jubbly.
Jubbly seems to be looking for submissions.
Jubbly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furioto tries to roll over but Jubbly keeps him under control.
Jubbly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Furioto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furioto is pressing down on Jubbly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto wants to sweep here but Jubbly controlling him for the moment.
Jubbly trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jubbly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Furioto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jubbly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jubbly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jubbly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Furioto is just riding it out for now. Jubbly eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobolo Jubbly 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.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Furioto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jubbly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Furioto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jubbly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Jubbly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Jubbly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto 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.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Jubbly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Jubbly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jubbly manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Jubbly's guard.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jubbly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furioto passes Jubbly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jubbly wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jubbly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Furioto has cracked it and Jubbly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Furioto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
After winning the bout, Maximus Furioto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 1423 p4p, 2447 weight class) and Longsun Zhao (ranked 204 p4p, 340 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Longsun Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Zhao finds it's target.
It looks like Sean Smith has been cut.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith prevents Zhao from breaking the clinch.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Zhao back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Zhao in a clinch.
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Zhao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao with a jab.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhao.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sean Smith's cut is getting worse.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhao avoided it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Zhao scores with a punch to the head.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhao, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Smith.
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith just leaning against Zhao, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Longsun Zhao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Zhao backpedaling.
It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Smith blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Zhao misses with a two punch combination.
Zhao throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips a straight right by Zhao.
Smith clinches.
Smith has Zhao pushed against the cage.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Zhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks into an uppercut from Zhao and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1303 p4p, 1284 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 146 p4p, 145 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Skywalker Theme 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 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Courtial checks a low kick from Skywalker.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Courtial scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skywalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial throws a body kick that misses.
Courtial is looking to wear down Skywalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Courtial is looking to land body kicks.
Skywalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
Skywalker connects with a looping right hand.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Skywalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Skywalker prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Courtial lands but Skywalker takes it in his stride.
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Skywalker has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Courtial tries to work over Skywalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Skywalker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Courtial gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Skywalker has Courtial pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Skywalker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Courtial tumbling to the mat - Skywalker dives into Courtial's guard.
Courtial seems keen to control Skywalker's posture.
Courtial is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Courtial is pulling down on Skywalker's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Courtial is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Courtial looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Courtial trying to keep a closed guard but Skywalker is proving a slippery customer.
Skywalker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Courtial knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skywalker on the ground.
Courtial not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker pushes down on Courtial's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skywalker prevents Courtial from improving his position.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skywalker rushes Courtial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker missing with knees to the body.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial lands a left hand.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Courtial after a bit of a struggle.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Courtial breaks from the clinch.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Courtial there.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Skywalker moved out of range.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Courtial off the cage and back into range.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Courtial presses Skywalker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial is leaning against Skywalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker presses Courtial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker presses Courtial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker has picked Courtial up - he's going for a ride! Skywalker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Courtial knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skywalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skywalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skywalker wants to free his trapped foot but Courtial is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skywalker throwing shots but Courtial is blocking nicely.
Courtial avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skywalker.
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!
Courtial keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Courtial has hold of Skywalker's hands but Skywalker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Courtial trying to control from the bottom.
Courtial on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Courtial tries to get out of the position.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Courtial is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker is still trying to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skywalker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skywalker is looking to advance position but Courtial won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Skywalker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courtial's head.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Skywalker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Skywalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skywalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skywalker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skywalker tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Skywalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks.
Skywalker scores with a nice strike.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Courtial moves into the clinch.
Skywalker blocks an uppercut.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Skywalker lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown.
Courtial managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker has Courtial pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Courtial manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
Skywalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Skywalker blocks an uppercut.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Courtial or not.
Skywalker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skywalker cracks Courtial with a nice body shot.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Skywalker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Courtial clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Courtial rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Courtial wants to control but Skywalker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Courtial is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Courtial taking some punishment here, with Skywalker in his half guard.
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial wants to control but Skywalker is keeping busy.
Skywalker is trying to control the action in half guard but Courtial is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courtial on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skywalker passes to full mount!
Skywalker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skywalker landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Skywalker.
I think Skywalker 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
After winning the bout, Luke Skywalker 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 746 p4p, 1177 weight class) and Mickey Dismantle (ranked 89 p4p, 130 weight class). Dismantle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come As You Are kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mickey Dismantle!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Dismantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Dismantle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dismantle with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dismantle throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Dismantle was well out of range.
Dismantle tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Dismantle up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dismantle takes one on the button.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Dismantle throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dismantle's front leg with a kick but Dismantle checks it.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dismantle. That did some damage!
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dismantle to score with a decent uppercut.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Dismantle throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Dismantle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Dismantle moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dismantle thinks about the counter body kick.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dismantle blocks a low kick nicely.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dismantle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Dismantle saw that one coming.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Dismantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Dismantle lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Dismantle moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit presses Dismantle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dismantle tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Dismantle tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dismantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Dismantle throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Dismantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit pushes Dismantle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dismantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dismantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Dismantle's head back.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuns Dismantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dismantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dismantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dismantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Dismantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Dismantle throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Dismantle's leg. Dismantle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Dismantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Dismantle misses the jab.
Dismantle works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Dismantle seems unphased.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dismantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dismantle.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Dismantle.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Dismantle moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Dismantle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dismantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Dismantle jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Dismantle avoids it.
Dismantle cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Dismantle down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Dismantle takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Dismantle slips a jab and a cross from Sitsongrit.
Dismantle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the body.
Dismantle throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
As Dismantle backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dismantle takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dismantle tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dismantle's body.
Dismantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dismantle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Dismantle checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dismantle loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Dismantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dismantle loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dismantles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Dismantle is out of range.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Dismantle pushes him off.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dismantle.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Dismantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Dismantle sees coming a mile off.
Dismantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Dismantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dismantle down.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Dismantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle scores with a body shot.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Dismantle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dismantle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey Dismantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Dismantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dismantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dismantle's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle misses the jab.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Dismantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dismantle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dismantle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dismantle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tests Dismantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dismantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Dismantle blocks the body kick.
Dismantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Dismantle moves his leg out of the way.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Dismantle knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit motions for Dismantle to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dismantle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dismantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
Dismantle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dismantle drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Ortiz (ranked 1180 p4p, 2903 weight class) and Rick Segura (ranked 172 p4p, 385 weight class). Segura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2 Bears 1 Cave Intro. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carter Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segura instigates a clinch.
Ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Segura.
Segura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Segura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Segura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Segura lands with a left to the head.
Segura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Segura manages to end up in side control.
Segura scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Segura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ortiz some visible discomfort.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is looking to reverse the position.
Segura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Segura is putting a hurting on Ortiz here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ortiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortiz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura working Ortiz over with strikes.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Segura lands strikes from half guard.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortiz is trying is best to control the position here.
Ortiz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Segura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz is rocked!
Segura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh Ortiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz wants to control but Segura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Segura wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Segura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Segura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Segura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Segura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Segura landing with the ground and pound.
Segura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Segura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Segura being controlled here momentarily.
Segura connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Segura's guard.
Ortiz won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Segura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Segura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Segura scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to Ortiz's brow.
Segura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Segura cracks Ortiz with a solid left hand.
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Segura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Segura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Segura is in close to Ortiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura forces his way into half guard.
Ortiz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Segura working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ortiz taking some punishment here, with Segura in his half guard.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is concentrating on defense, preventing Segura from advancing position.
Ortiz taking some punishment here, with Segura in his half guard.
Ortiz is pressing down on Segura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Segura postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Segura stands up over Ortiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Segura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Segura defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura 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.
Segura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Segura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortiz is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ortiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segura is working away from the top position though.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segura is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura lands strikes from half guard.
Ortiz has hold of Segura's hands but Segura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz is trying to control but can't.
Ortiz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Segura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Segura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Segura is nestled in close to Ortiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Segura scores with a big shot! Ortiz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ortiz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
A victorious Rick Segura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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