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WCF WNF 72: BMA vs El Shabazz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Shackleton (ranked 5419 p4p, 22655 weight class) and Jank Stank (ranked 512 p4p, 583 weight class). Stank is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by lil darkie x eddison - drink my piss you nasty slut yeah yeah. Jank Stank will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Biggie Shackleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jank Stank!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shackleton counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Jank Stank has been cut.
The fighters circling - Stank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stank looks to land a right hand but Shackleton moved out of range.
Shackleton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stank throws out a loose jab but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Shackleton misses.
Shackleton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shackleton.
Stank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shackletons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shackleton ducks straight into an uppercut from Stank and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Shackleton manages to regain guard straight away.
 Shackleton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oh Shackleton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shackleton has his foot on Stank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stank works his way back into a safe position though.
Stank is looking to work some ground and pound but Shackleton has wrist control.
Stank trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton has control of Stank's left arm, preventing Stank from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stank trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton seems to have got his legs back now.
Shackleton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stank's guard.
Stank controls Shackleton momentarily but Shackleton frees himself.
Stank managing to control the position.
Stank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shackleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shackleton works over Stank with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shackleton has passed into side control.
Stank taking a bit of punishment here - Shackleton scoring with strikes.
Shackleton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stank has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Stank's face as Shackleton controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shackleton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stank, who protects the arm well.
Stank wants to control but Shackleton postures up.
Shackleton is looking to take a break and control but Stank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stank is looking for a sweep.
Shackleton controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is looking to take a break and control but Stank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stank struggling a bit here.
Stank taking a bit of punishment here - Shackleton scoring with strikes.
Stank can't do much from the bottom here.
Shackleton trying to control the position but Stank is working away.
Shackleton staying calm.
Stank tries to bench press Shackleton off him but Shackleton keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shackleton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stank is trying to improve his position.
Shackleton wants to control but Stank is keeping him busy.
Shackleton controlling the position from side mount.
Shackleton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shackleton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stank is looking to regain half guard here but Shackleton keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Biggie Shackleton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jank Stank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shackleton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stank.
Stank throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stank finds it's way round the side to connect with Shackleton's head.
Shackleton rushes Stank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stank avoiding damage as Shackleton throws knees to the body.
Shackleton crunches a lovely knee into Stank's ribcage.
Shackleton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleton.
Stank gets through Shackleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shackleton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stank might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jank Stank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shackleton has closed the distance and engaged Stank in a clinch.
Stank misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shackleton backwards.
Stank swings wildly with an uppercut but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Stank backwards.
Shackleton scores a nice knee to the body.
Stank has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Shackleton.
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shackleton looks to score with a jab to the body but Stank is just out of range.
Nice cross by Shackleton.
A jab from Shackleton misses.
Stank ducks right into an uppercut from Shackleton.
The fighters circling - Stank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stank throws out a loose jab but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stank works the jab nicely.
Stank misses with a looping right.
Stank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton throwing a counter right hand but Stank manages to avoid it.
Stank lands the left hand.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shackleton scores with the left hand. Stank knows he should have avoided that one.
Shackleton throws a leg kick but Stank checks it.
Shackleton wants to land a leg kick but Stank is out of range.
Stank throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleton's shoulder, as Shackleton tries to avoid the shot.
Stank misses with a hook. Shackleton ducked under it nicely.
Shackleton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shackleton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shackleton in his tracks.
Stank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from Stank.
Shackleton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stank. Stank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton closes the distance and clinches.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stank.
Stank pushes off an throws an elbow but Shackleton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stank.
Shackleton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stank avoids it.
Stank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleton missing with knees to the body.
Stank misses with a punch on the inside.
Stank avoiding damage as Shackleton throws knees to the body.
Shackleton lands with a right to the head.
 Stank is rocked!
Shackleton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stank throws a jab but it's blocked by Shackleton.
Stank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shackleton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shackleton scrambles back to his feet.
Stank lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stank throws a lazy right hand but Shackleton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Shackleton misses its intended target.
Shackleton slips a jab from Stank.
Shackleton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shackleton drops Stank with a huge uppercut! Stank drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shackleton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!
A relieved looking Biggie Shackleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jank Stank spoke after the fight, saying 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gancho Ganevski (ranked 22733 p4p, 22365 weight class) and Van Der Veer Jr (ranked 613 p4p, 581 weight class). The key to victory for Gancho Ganevski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180
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BJJ White 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 1 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gancho Ganevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Veer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganevski wants to clinch but Der Veer Jr slips to the side
so Der Veer Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ganevski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Der Veer Jr on the ground.
Ganevski is looking to stand up but Der Veer Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ganevski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ganevski keeping moving, preventing Der Veer Jr from controlling successfully.
Ganevski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Der Veer Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ganevski is looking to stand up but Der Veer Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Der Veer Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Der Veer Jr drops back looking for a leg! Ganevski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganevski manages to kick Der Veer Jr off! Der Veer Jr jumps back into Ganevski's guard.
Der Veer Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganevski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Der Veer Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Veer Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Der Veer Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ganevski wants to stand up but Der Veer Jr is controlling him.
Der Veer Jr wants to control from the top but Ganevski keeps moving.
Der Veer Jr stops Ganevski from standing up.
Der Veer Jr wants to control from the top but Ganevski keeps moving.
Der Veer Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Der Veer Jr stops Ganevski from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Ganevski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ganevski closes the distance and pushes Der Veer Jr back into the cage.
Ganevski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Der Veer Jr smiles and moves away.
Ganevski is looking to clinch.
Der Veer Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Der Veer Jr passes to full mount!
Der Veer Jr is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Der Veer Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Van Der Veer Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 4841 p4p, 22263 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 399 p4p, 496 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Tacktheritrix pushes him off.
Tacktheritrix throws a big counter combination but Rambo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tacktheritrix as he jumps to the side.
Tacktheritrix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tacktheritrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rambo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tacktheritrix wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Tacktheritrix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tacktheritrix moves nicely into side control.
Rambo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tacktheritrix is controlling him well.
Rambo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rambo is still trying to improve position.
Tacktheritrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Tacktheritrix tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Tacktheritrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
Tacktheritrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position but Rambo is working away.
Rambo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tacktheritrix's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tacktheritrix is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Tacktheritrix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tacktheritrix wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Tacktheritrix prevents Rambo from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rambo gets a takedown into half guard.
Tacktheritrix is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tacktheritrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tacktheritrix tries to get to full guard but Rambo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tacktheritrix has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Zackmarius Tacktheritrix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Tacktheritrix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tacktheritrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Tacktheritrix from controlling successfully.
Tacktheritrix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rambo pulls Tacktheritrix in to control the position.
Tacktheritrix wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix prevents Rambo from getting back to his feet.
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo has his foot on Tacktheritrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tacktheritrix works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix preventing the sweep.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tacktheritrix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rambo!
Tacktheritrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacktheritrix tries to get out of the position.
Rambo tries for a kimura but Tacktheritrix is defending well.
Rambo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tacktheritrix!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix gets back to half guard.
Rambo stops Tacktheritrix from getting back to his feet.
Rambo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tacktheritrix to stand up.
Tacktheritrix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rambo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tacktheritrix is in Rambo's guard.
Rambo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo tries to sprawl but Tacktheritrix drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo trying to control but Tacktheritrix postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo gets full guard.
Tacktheritrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rambo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tacktheritrix, into his guard.
Tacktheritrix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tacktheritrix has an active guard here but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
Tacktheritrix actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tacktheritrix defend it? Rambo steps over the head and cranks it - Tacktheritrix is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Rambo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Swas (ranked 2704 p4p, 3055 weight class) and Ogre Toshin (ranked 324 p4p, 362 weight class). Toshin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Death Squad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swas tries for a takedown but Toshin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toshin slaps away a takedown attempt from Swas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Swas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swas shoots and misses
and Toshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swas ducks right into an uppercut from Toshin.
Swas throws a series of punches but Toshin avoids them all with ease.
Swas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swas prevents Toshin from standing back up.
Swas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Toshin defending well though.
Swas is keen to just control but Toshin is a slippery customer.
Swas stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swas controlling the action here.
Toshin is trying to escape back to his feet but Swas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Swas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Toshin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dalton Swas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Smalls (ranked 2488 p4p, 3427 weight class) and Jinski Grang (ranked 329 p4p, 418 weight class). Grang has chosen JID - 151 Rum as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang throws a sloppy body shot
and Smalls counters with a right hand to the body.
Smalls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smalls duly obliges.
Grang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smalls counter with a right hand.
Grang lands with a straight right. Smalls didn't see that one coming.
Smalls throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Grang throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Grang misses with a right hand
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls slips a jab from Grang.
Smalls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grang.
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
Smalls lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grang backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smalls lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smalls is looking for a counter combo.
Grang throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Smalls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grang is trying to maintain a safe position but Smalls gets an underhook and turns Grang into the cage.
Grang is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smalls as Grang tries to tie him up.
Grang blocks the elbow strike.
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Grang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Smalls counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grang.
A counter left hand to the body from Smalls misses its target.
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Smalls counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Grang in a clinch.
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!
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grang throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Smalls was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Smalls counters with a nice uppercut.
Grang throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Grang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grang misses with a right hand
and Smalls counters with a left and a right that stings Grang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smalls seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Grang misses with an uppercut
and Smalls counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Grang misses the target.
It looked like Smalls was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smalls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smalls misses with a kick to the body.
Smalls moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Smalls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grang throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Smalls counter with a right hand.
Grang misses with a looping right.
Grang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grang throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Smalls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grang misses with a lunging right hand
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
Grang misses with an uppercut
letting Smalls counter with a right hand.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Smalls appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grang dips to his left and cracks Smalls with an uppercut!
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grang.
Smalls was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grang working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Smalls 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.
Grang misses with a lunging right hand
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grang throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grang.
Smalls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grang throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jupiter Smalls is winning the standup battle so far.
Grang throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grang misses with an uppercut
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
and Smalls counters with a left to the body.
Grang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smalls counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a crisp one two that drops Grang! Smalls thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grang to his feet! Grang is in big trouble!
Grang is rocked!
Smalls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grang can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Smalls counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Grang badly! Smalls follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Grang out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Smalls finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jupiter Smalls!
Jupiter Smalls gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cartwright (ranked 1762 p4p, 1862 weight class) and Andre Mahesa (ranked 107 p4p, 112 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mahesa's choice of entrance music: You're Going Down . 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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145
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Mahesa sprawls well.
Mahesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.
Andre Mahesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahesa.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahesa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahesa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahesa after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahesa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahesa lands a right hand.
Mahesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a body shot.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahesa after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a nice uppercut.
Mahesa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cartwright.
Nice body punch from Mahesa - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahesa lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahesa prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahesa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike.
Mahesa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahesa scores with a hook to the body.
Mahesa digs a right hand underneath Cartwright's ribcage. Cartwright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mahesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cartwright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mahesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahesa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahesa presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahesa gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahesa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cartwright is rocked!
Mahesa moves into the clinch.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahesa pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahesa lands with a right to the head.
Mahesa lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Mahesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahesa gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahesa forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.
Cartwright has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa is working Cartwright over against the cage.
Mahesa is working Cartwright over against the cage.
Mahesa lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahesa.
Mahesa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Mahesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahesa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mahesa clinches up with Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahesa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahesa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahesa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mahesa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mahesa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mahesa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahesa pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Mahesa.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
Mahesa throws a big uppercut that drops Cartwright! More strikes from Mahesa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cartwright lies dazed against the cage as Mahesa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Mahesa!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Mahesa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Horatius (ranked 2179 p4p, 3063 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 132 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Buchanan.
Horatius pushes Buchanan up against the cage in a clinch.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Horatius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Horatius holds him up against the cage and eventually Buchanan drops back down to his feet.
Horatius has picked Buchanan up - he's going for a ride! Horatius dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Buchanan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buchanan.
Horatius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Buchanan has his foot on Horatius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horatius works his way back into a safe position though.
Horatius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horatius defends it easily.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Buchanan has momentary wrist control but Horatius slips an elbow through the middle.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buchanan trying to keep a closed guard but Horatius is proving a slippery customer.
Buchanan is looking for a triangle here but Horatius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Horatius working away.
Horatius is working Buchanan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Horatius scoring with punches and elbows.
Horatius is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius lands an elbow.
Horatius scores with punches from side control.
Horatius working away.
Horatius is chipping away with strikes.
Buchanan is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Horatius lands an elbow.
Buchanan is rocked!
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!
Horatius in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Horatius finish him?
Horatius working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Horatius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A big shot lands for Horatius! That's hurt Buchanan! Will he recover? Horatius fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Horatius thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 1058 p4p, 1541 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 119 p4p, 163 weight class). Mason Rogers 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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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Somchai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rogers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rogers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai is trying to stand.
Somchai actively working from the bottom here.
Somchai is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somchai avoid being mounted?
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Rogers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Somchai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Somchai is trying to stand.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Somchai is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Somchai.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Somchai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Somchai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Somchai works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogers lunges at Somchai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Somchai's hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Somchai enables Rogers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Somchai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somchai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somchai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rogers passes Somchai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Somchai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Somchai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers is pressing down on Somchai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Somchai is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers wants to work for an arm triangle but Somchai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Somchai is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers is keen to just control but Somchai is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somchai is trying to get back to full guard.
Somchai is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Somchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai backing away here, and Rogers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.
Rogers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somchai, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Somchai improves position.
Rogers pushes Somchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Rogers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogers as Somchai tries to tie him up.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogers wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers tries to work over Somchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control.
Somchai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Rogers trying to control the action but Somchai is working from the bottom.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the action but Somchai is working from the bottom.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Rogers crashes against the mat.
Rogers wants to control but Somchai is keeping him busy.
Somchai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers taking a breather here.
Somchai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to control but instead Somchai has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Somchai is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
Somchai wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers wants to work for an arm triangle but Somchai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rogers controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Rogers seems content to control.
Somchai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Somchai is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somchai clinches with his opponent.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Rogers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Somchai up against the cage.
Rogers is trying to maintain a safe position but Somchai gets an underhook and turns Rogers into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rogers moves out of range as Somchai strikes.
Somchai tries to clinch up.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Somchai tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Somchai has managed to clinch.
Rogers wants a takedown but no success here.
Somchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Somchai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers is looking to control Somchai's arms but Somchai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, Somchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Rogers is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Somchai has denied him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Somchai.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
Rogers can't get the takedown.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
The referee is keeping an eye on Somchai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somchai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Somchai.
Somchai presses Rogers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land.
Somchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rogers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchai is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somchai keeps working.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Somchai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rogers moves into full mount! Somchai won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers cracks Somchai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chakree Somchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai can't escape the position.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Somchai to control.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somchai blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rogers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Somchai is in a horrible position here. Rogers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Somchai is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Somchai is squirming around nicely.
Somchai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogers dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Rogers.
I've got Rogers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A relieved looking Mason Rogers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 946 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Bruno Gehard (ranked 131 p4p, 240 weight class). Bleak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Du Hast - Rammstein. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gehard's choice of entrance music: Scooter - Nessaja. Bruno Gehard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wulfgang Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Gehard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gehard misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bleak slips a jab from Gehard.
Nice takedown defense from Gehard. No joy for Bleak on that attempt.
Bleak scores with a nice right hand.
Gehard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bleak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gehard.
Gehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak slips a straight right by Gehard.
Gehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gehard avoids it really well and circles away.
Gehard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gehard takes the fight into the clinch.
Gehard missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gehard after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehard taking a breather.
Gehard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gehard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gehard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Gehard as the two fighters clinch.
Gehard misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gehard after a bit of a struggle.
Gehard lands a body shot.
Gehard tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Gehard back against the cage.
Bleak can't get the takedown.
Gehard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gehard darts in and clinches Bleak up against the cage.
Gehard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bleak scores with a shot to the side of Gehard's head.
Gehard is pressed up against the cage. Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gehard down to the mat. Gehard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleak takes a swing at Gehard's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Gehard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gehard throws a big shot that misses.
Gehard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice sprawl there from Gehard as Bleak shoots in.
Bleak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gehard on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak throws an overhand right that lands on Gehard's shoulder, as Gehard tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Gehard misses.
Gehard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Gehard avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Gehard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Gehard coming out on top.
Bleak throws a body punch but Gehard moves out of range.
Gehard is looking to chop away at Bleak's legs.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gehard.
Bleak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gehard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gehard.
Bleak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gehard is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak looking to slow down the pace here.
Gehard stalling in the clinch but Bleak improves position.
Bleak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gehard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Bleak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gehard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
Gehard is stalling here.
Gehard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bleak is looking for a takedown.
Bleak wants to stall.
Bleak wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleak is trying to drag Gehard to the mat but Gehard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gehard can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Gehard as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gehard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but Gehard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bleak blocks a body shot from Gehard.
Gehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gehard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gehard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bleak looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Gehard - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Gehard fails to land.
Bleak lands with a left to the head.
Gehard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gehard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bleak or not.
Gehard misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gehard stops a takedown attempt from Bleak.
Gehard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gehard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Gehard.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gehard but Gehard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gehard throws a shot from downtown. Bleak moves away and avoids it.
Bleak misses with an uppercut. Gehard saw that one coming.
Gehard lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Gehard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bleak shoots in but Gehard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Gehard finds it's way through Bleak's defenses.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehard gets caught flat footed, as Bleak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gehard kicks Bleak off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gehard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gehard throws a series of punches but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak instigates a clinch.
Bleak tries to work over Gehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gehard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bleak misses with the head strike.
Gehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruno Gehard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gehard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gehard lands a shot to the body.
Bleak has Gehard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gehard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gehard stalling in the clinch.
Gehard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Gehard.
A short body shot lands from Gehard as the two fighters clinch.
Gehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gehard tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Gehard back against the cage.
Gehard blocking some punches.
Gehard misses with a body punch.
Gehard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bleak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gehard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bleak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bleak shoots in and drives through. Gehard sprawls well.
Gehard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Gehard misses with a straight right.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gehard throws a nice looking combination but Bleak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gehard connects with a crisp jab.
Gehard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gehard.
Gehard swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Gehard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Gehard cracks a nice hook into Bleak's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Gehard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bleak doesn't seem bothered though.
Bleak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gehard scores with a decent looking hook.
Gehard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak throws the left hand but Gehard avoids the punch easily.
Gehard lands a slapping body shot.
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gehard stuffs the takedown attempt from Bleak. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet.
Gehard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gehard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Gehard as Bleak shoots in.
Gehard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bleak doesn't seem bothered though.
Bleak moves out of range as Gehard strikes.
Gehard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Gehard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gehard.
Bleak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gehard moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
Gehard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bruno Gehard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gehard jabs Bleak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
Gehard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bleak.
Bleak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gehard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bleak shoots in but Gehard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak misses with a hook.
Gehard scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Gehard finds it's target.
Gehard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bleak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bleak misses with a hook. Gehard ducked under it nicely.
Gehard slips a jab and a cross from Bleak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bleak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gehard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bleak.
Gehard throws out a leg kick but Bleak moves out of range and Gehard only half commits.
Bleak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gehard.
A big right from Gehard misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gehard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gehard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bleak lands with a nice body punch.
Bleak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Gehard misses the shot to the body.
Gehard throws a shot to the body.
Gehard closes the distance and clinches.
Bleak prevents a body shot from Gehard.
Bleak wants a takedown.
Gehard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gehard tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Gehard back against the cage.
Gehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gehard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehard is trying to break the clinch but Bleak is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Gehard.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gehard cracks Bleak with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bleak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gehard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gehard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bleak stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gehard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Bleak throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Gehard.
Gehard pushes Bleak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gehard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleak controls his hands.
Gehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gehard misses with a punch on the inside.
Wulfgang Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak blocks a body shot from Gehard.
Gehard is leaning against Bleak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gehard.
Gehard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gehard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bleak fails to land.
Gehard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gehard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bleak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gehard is defending well.
Gehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak looking for a takedown.
Gehard scores with a shot to the side of Bleak's head.
Bleak has Gehard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gehard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gehard digs a right hand into Bleak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bleak's gas tank.
Bleak prevents a body shot from Gehard.
Gehard misses with a body punch.
Bleak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gehard.
Gehard scores with a hook to the body.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gehard misses with a body punch.
Gehard misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak prevents a body shot from Gehard.
Gehard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Gehard cracks Bleak with a nice body shot.
Gehard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bleak.
Bleak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gehard.
Gehard misses with a punch to the body.
Gehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleak controls his hands.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gehard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gehard prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Gehard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gehard tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Gehard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gehard.
Gehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gehard works on Bleak's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Gehard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gehard slowing the pace effectively.
Gehard pushes Bleak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gehard.
Gehard lands a shoulder strike.
Bleak avoids a wild elbow strike from Gehard.
Gehard stalling the fight.
Bleak tries a body shot but Gehard blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Gehard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gehard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Gehard!
An out of breath Bruno Gehard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Wulfgang Bleak had this to say: 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 1329 p4p, 1536 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 182 p4p, 214 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Shabazz's guard.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mein Armbach is one step ahead there.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
El Shabazz tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.
El Shabazz trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mein Armbach is looking to stall here but El Shabazz recovers full guard.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mein Armbach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mein Armbach is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Shabazz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach passes El Shabazz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Shabazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep El Shabazz in close.
Mein Armbach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because El Shabazz has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mein Armbach. Beautiful body shot.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Shabazz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mein Armbach.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mein Armbach eats them both and turns towards El Shabazz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Shabazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach.
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Shabazz has hold of Mein Armbach's hands but Mein Armbach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the 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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach feinted with a counter takedown.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mein Armbach cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Mein Armbach knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot that sends El Shabazz's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
El Shabazz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
A nice leg kick lands there from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach with a jab.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice shot lands for Mein Armbach.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Mein Armbach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid 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!
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mein Armbach with a body shot.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach with a nice cross.
El Shabazz stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mein Armbach's head backwards.
Mein Armbach tries to bum rush El Shabazz with a series of wild strikes but El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mein Armbach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Mein Armbach blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mein Armbach is trying to pull guard but El Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Shabazz is keeping busy.
El Shabazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mein Armbach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mein Armbach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Shabazz uses from the top position.
El Shabazz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mein Armbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Shabazz defends it easily.
Mein Armbach is looking to sweep but instead, El Shabazz has passed into half guard.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz is controlling the pace.
Mein Armbach moves into full guard.
El Shabazz pushes down on Mein Armbach's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Shabazz is pushing down on Mein Armbach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mein Armbach is fighting to maintain full guard but El Shabazz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Mein Armbach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Mein Armbach fails to land the takedown.
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach shoots and misses
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach connects with the punch.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as El Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. El Shabazz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz leaves Mein Armbach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
El Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from El Shabazz does no damage.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mein Armbach doesn't seem bothered though.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz looking for a sweep. Not yet El Shabazz, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Mein Armbach shakes it off.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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