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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Couscous Mahoo (ranked 1785 p4p, 2395 weight class) and Scottie Lamez (ranked 109 p4p, 158 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Couscous Mahoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Mahoo misses with a looping left.
Lamez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoo is just out of range.
Mahoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Couscous Mahoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoo swings widly with a right hand
and Lamez counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahoo misses with an uppercut
and Lamez counters with a left to the body.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoo is just out of range.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamez checks the leg kick.
Lamez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoo.
Lamez throws a body punch but Mahoo moves out of range.
Lamez defending well as Mahoo loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mahoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lamez is trying to stall.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Mahoo won't allow it.
Mahoo lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamez is keeping the position for now.
Mahoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mahoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahoo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahoo wants to control from the top but Lamez keeps moving.
Mahoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahoo is thwarting Lamez's attempts to control the position.
Mahoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mahoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamez wants to control but Mahoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mahoo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four 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.
Lamez is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahoo.
Lamez looking for submissions off his back.
Mahoo taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Lamez has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Mahoo has tapped! Great work by Lamez! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scottie Lamez!
Scottie Lamez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vudu Sims (ranked 2098 p4p, 3115 weight class) and Manny Luciano (ranked 138 p4p, 199 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Sims.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sims gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sims manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luciano manages to get himself to full guard.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sims wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims is really struggling to control Luciano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sims stands up and waves to Luciano to follow him.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano tries to work over Sims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sims tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sims throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Manny Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Sims gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Sims throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sims throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sims lands a jab to the nose.
Sims takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
Luciano presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Luciano!
Post fight, an emotional Manny Luciano said 'first i wanna tank da man above for protection and blessings , next i wanna say tanks to my braddahs at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy for da great camp , lastly i wanna tank my manager for taking me in and seeing da champion in my blood. blessed to be able to go 3-0 in my group, on to da next round! LETSCRAP'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Murphy (ranked 1523 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Kuzma Reznikov (ranked 91 p4p, 156 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone- The Dubliners. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuzma Reznikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Reznikov defends easily.
Reznikov advances to half guard.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reznikov pulls his head out easily.
Reznikov wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznikov trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Reznikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reznikov tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
Reznikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Reznikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reznikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Reznikov is working away.
Reznikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy moves into full mount! Reznikov won't be happy about that!
Reznikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Reznikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to control but Reznikov wriggling away.
Reznikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reznikov for as long as he can get away with.
Reznikov gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reznikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Reznikov is having none of it.
Reznikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Reznikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reznikov manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Reznikov's guard.
Reznikov is trying to keep Murphy in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kuzma Reznikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reznikov.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Reznikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reznikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Reznikov won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Reznikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Reznikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reznikov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Reznikov controlling from the top position.
Murphy is trying to keep Reznikov in close.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reznikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reznikov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov is looking to advance position but Murphy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Reznikov is looking to get to half guard.
Reznikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murphy controlling the pace for now.
Reznikov is working to get back to half guard.
Reznikov tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Reznikov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Murphy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seamus Murphy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Naarden (ranked 1283 p4p, 3020 weight class) and Eros Valentino (ranked 75 p4p, 194 weight class). Valentino has chosen Faint - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronny Naarden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eros Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naarden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Naarden darts in and clinches Valentino up against the cage.
Naarden drags the fight down to the ground.
Naarden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naarden pushes a forearm under Valentino's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Valentino is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronny Naarden!
Eros Valentino spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a lover..'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Finn (ranked 2647 p4p, 2389 weight class) and Ian Campbell (ranked 171 p4p, 157 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell wants to clinch.
Finn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away.
Campbell wants to clinch.
Campbell drives through and clinches with Finn against the cage.
Finn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campbell prevents it.
Finn is looking to control Campbell's arms but Campbell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finn has his back to the cage.
Finn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campbell lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Finn.
Campbell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Campbell.
A bit of stalling here from Finn.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Finn's head.
Campbell's coach down at Jet's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Campbell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finn's elbow.
Finn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Campbell lands with a left to the head.
Campbell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Campbell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Campbell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campbell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Finn controls the action.
Finn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campbell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finn or not.
Nice body punch from Campbell.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Campbell works on Finn's body with a couple of short punches.
Finn is breathing heavily.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finn is struggling to control the position.
Campbell cracks Finn with a nice body shot.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Campbell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Finn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campbell is keeping busy.
Campbell works on Finn's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Campbell.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body.
Campbell is leaning against Finn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finn is trying to maintain a safe position but Campbell gets an underhook and turns Finn into the cage.
Campbell lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Campbell as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Campbell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Finn wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Campbell.
Campbell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell lands a nice uppercut.
Finn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campbell is keeping busy.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Campbell.
A short body shot lands from Campbell as the two fighters clinch.
Campbell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Finn's head.
Campbell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
 Finn is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Campbell.
Oh Finn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell works on Finn's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Campbell lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Campbell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Finn pushes him off.
Finn seems to have got his legs back now.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Campbell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finns head.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campbell lands a big right hand that drops Finn! The killer instinct kicks in and Campbell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Campbell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Campbell!
During a confident post fight interview, Ian Campbell 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 Ka Kashi (ranked 1580 p4p, 1843 weight class) and DreBerto Colon (ranked 97 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ka Kashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DreBerto Colon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kashi dodges the punch combination from Colon.
Kashi rushes Colon and presses him up against the cage.
Colon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Colon.
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
Kashi lands an uppercut.
Colon lands an uppercut.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.
Colon is trying to break the clinch but Kashi has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kashi.
Kashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colon tries a body shot but Kashi blocks it.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Kashi lands with a right to the head.
Kashi works on Colon's body with a couple of short punches.
Colon blocking some punches.
Colon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colon throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kashi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon prevents a body shot from Kashi.
Kashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Colon.
Colon scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colon lands a shoulder strike.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colon is trying to stall.
Colon lands with a short shot to the head.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Colon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kashi takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colon tries to break the clinch but Kashi is controlling the position.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kashi.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colon lands with a short shot to the head.
Kashi misses with the head strike.
Kashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kashi prevents a body shot from Colon.
A right handed body shot lands from Kashi.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Colon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Kashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colon misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon's coach down at Fetus MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Colon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Kashi misses with some punches.
Kashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kashi tries to throw a body punch but Colon avoids it by throwing Kashi back against the cage.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kashi lands an uppercut.
Kashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colon.
Kashi pushes Colon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colon lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Colon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Colon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colon keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Colon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colon working aggressively here.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi lands a body shot.
Colon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colon.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
Kashi is leaning against Colon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.
Kashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kashi tries a body shot but Colon blocks it.
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 Ka Kashi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kashi moves into the clinch.
Kashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kashi tries to throw a body punch but Colon avoids it by throwing Kashi back against the cage.
Colon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Colon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kashi.
Kashi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Nice body punch from Kashi - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colon.
Kashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colon tries to throw a body punch but Kashi avoids it by throwing Colon back against the cage.
Colon throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kashi blocks a body shot from Colon.
Kashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colon's elbow.
Colon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kashi backwards.
Kashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colon working aggressively here.
Colon lands with a light punch inside.
Kashi misses with a body punch.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ka Kashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kashi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Colon fails to land.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colon lands an uppercut.
Kashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kashi.
Kashi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
Kashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kashi has a couple of punches blocked by Colon.
Colon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashi pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kashi tries to throw a body punch but Colon avoids it by throwing Kashi back against the cage.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Kashi.
Kashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colon's elbow.
Kashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Colon misses with a punch to the body.
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Colon lands an uppercut.
Colon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon misses with a body punch.
Kashi prevents a body shot from Colon.
Colon tries to break the clinch but Kashi is controlling the position.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kashi lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kashi.
Colon misses with a body punch.
Kashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kashi lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Colon as the two fighters clinch.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kashi on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
A shot in the inside from Colon.
Kashi prevents a body shot from Colon.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colon lands with a right to the head.
Colon lands a shoulder strike.
Kashi misses with some punches.
Colon scores with a hook to the body.
Colon cracks Kashi with a nice body shot.
Colon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colon blocks a body shot from Kashi.
Kashi lands with a light punch inside.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kashi has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ka Kashi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Colon throws a combination. Kashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Colon gets tackled into the cage by Kashi. Kashi maintains the clinch.
Colon pushes Kashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Colon - that landed with a thud.
Colon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Colon.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colon lands a shot to the body.
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
Colon is looking to control Kashi's arms but Kashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Colon has his back to the cage.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashi misses with a body punch.
Kashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colons head.
Colon lands with a light punch inside.
Colon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kashi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
Colon blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon lands with a right to the head.
Colon lands a left hand.
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Colon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
Colon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kashi working aggressively here.
Kashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colon's elbow.
A short right from Colon.
Colon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kashi has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Kashi.
Kashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kashi has a couple of punches blocked by Colon.
Kashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colon blocking some punches.
Kashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Colon.
Ka Kashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kashi.
Colon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colon.
A hook to the body from Colon.
Colon misses with a punch on the inside.
DreBerto Colon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kashi misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kashi.
Kashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Colon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kashi.
Colon tries to throw a body punch but Kashi avoids it by throwing Colon back against the cage.
Colon is pushing Kashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kashi blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
Colon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kashi pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kashi blocking some punches.
Kashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colon gets through Kashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colon tries to throw a body punch but Kashi avoids it by throwing Colon back against the cage.
Colon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Colon.
And that's the end of the fight!
DreBerto Colon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ka Kashi!
Ka Kashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olan Johnson (ranked 675 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Rick Martel (ranked 92 p4p, 251 weight class). Martel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Olan Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Martel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Martel tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Martel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Rick Martel has been cut.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martel misses with a straight right.
Martel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martel moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Martel avoids it.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Martel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Jab from Johnson.
Martel misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice right hand that sends Martel toppling to the canvas! Martel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnson finish him?!
 Martel is rocked!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson slips a jab from Martel.
Martel seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martel.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Martel's belly button to the back.
Martel looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martel throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A head kick by Johnson - that's a beauty! Martel is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Johnson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Johnson!
A victorious Olan Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Lesnar (ranked 1800 p4p, 222 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 236 p4p, 35 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Next Big Thing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titus Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnar defends it nicely.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
Thompson throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson won't allow Lesnar to get back to his feet.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Thompson postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
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.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
 It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thompson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lesnar throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnar swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson trying to move into half guard but instead Lesnar has managed to sweep!
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Thompson wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ricky Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.
Thompson is trying to control. Lesnar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Lesnar is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar's forehead.
Titus Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Lesnar is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Titus Lesnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lesnar tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jeez, Titus Lesnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Elkhan (ranked 91 p4p, 156 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 16 p4p, 27 weight class). The key to victory for Rashid Elkhan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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17 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Elkhan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Elkhan misses with a left hand
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Elkhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer is working Elkhan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Elkhan's brow.
Elkhan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkhan is retaining full guard.
Trollslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trollslayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Elkhan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elkhan tries to get out of the position.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Elkhan taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
Elkhan is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Elkhan quite badly. Elkhan pulls Trollslayer in close trying to recover. Trollslayer postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Elkhan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Elkhan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 184 p4p, 97 weight class) and Remi Chavaski (ranked 25 p4p, 13 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chavaski tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Chavaski struggling a bit here.
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chavaski prevents Green from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to move to mount but Chavaski blocks the move with his legs.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half guard.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chavaski, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavaski stops Green from passing to mount.
Chavaski is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Chavaski regains half guard.
Green trying to control the action but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavaski avoid being mounted?
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chavaski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavaski as he jumps to the side.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green working for a triangle but Chavaski defends it easily.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Green haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chavaski stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Chavaski.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavaski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chavaski.
Green tries to roll but Chavaski sticks to his back.
Chavaski tightening his grip on Green, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Green trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage.
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
Green is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Chavaski is very close to passing his half guard.
Remi Chavaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green is pressing down on Chavaski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chavaski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chavaski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chavaski's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Chavaski wants to sweep but no luck.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Chavaski trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Chavaski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chavaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Chavaski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but instead Chavaski manages to regain half guard.
Chavaski is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavaski avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green works his way into full mount!
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Chavaski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chavaski's guard.
Chavaski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavaski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Chavaski managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Chavaski is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green tries to roll over but Chavaski keeps him under control.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green gets back to full guard.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavaski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavaski is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Blaze Gym inform us that Chavaski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chavaski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavaski sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green is trying to control Chavaski's posture but Chavaski avoids it.
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Green shoots and misses
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Chavaski is looking to pass into half guard but Green pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Green is in guard.
Chavaski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green trying to control but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to move to mount but Chavaski reverses beautifully and ends up in Green's guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavaski defends well.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green wants to improve his position but instead Chavaski has moved into half guard.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chavaski stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chavaski!
Green is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is thwarting Chavaski's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Green fails with the takedown.
Remi Chavaski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavaski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavaski wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavaski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavaski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Chavaski won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavaski smiles and moves away.
Chavaski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Chavaski.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski stops Green from passing to mount.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Green trying to control the action but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
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.
Green tries to move to mount but Chavaski blocks the move with his legs.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Chavaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Chavaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavaski 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Remi Chavaski 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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