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BB 11 - Bjornsson vs Dykstra PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 23580 p4p, 5206 weight class) and Sean Tyson (ranked 623 p4p, 537 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzaku Kururugi!
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, Sean Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kururugi lands with a good body shot.
Kururugi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson.
Kururugi lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Kururugi connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Kururugi.
 It looks like Sean Tyson has been cut.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kururugi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi misses with an uppercut.
Kururugi misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tyson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kururugi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kururugi lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Kururugi swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kururugi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kururugi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kururugi misses with a straight left.
Tyson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Kururugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Kururugi.
Kururugi throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kururugi loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson unleashes a big counter combination but Kururugi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kururugi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson blocks the body kick.
Tyson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kururugi. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyson is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Kururugi finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
Suzaku Kururugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Kururugi.
Kururugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kururugi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kururugi finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
We've been told by Kururugi's head coaches at The Proving Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kururugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kururugi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
Kururugi delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kururugi. Tyson shrugs it off though.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suzaku Kururugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tyson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kururugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
As Kururugi backs off Tyson throws a huge counter combo but Kururugi manages to avoid it all.
Kururugi is looking to slow Tyson down with leg kicks.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
A punch combination from Kururugi misses.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Kururugi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Kururugi.
Kururugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kururugi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kururugi!
Sean Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyson blocks the body kick.
Suzaku Kururugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Kururugi.
Kururugi looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kururugi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi pushes Tyson away with a front kick.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kururugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suzaku Kururugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Tyson.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Kururugi misses its intended target.
Tyson throws a counter combo.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kururugi. Kururugi obviously looking to wear him down.
Suzaku Kururugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kururugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kururugi with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
Kururugi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kururugi digs a good body shot into Tyson's ribs.
Kururugi scores with a leg kick.
Kururugi throws a shot to the body.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Kururugi counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Kururugi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Tyson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kururugi.
Kururugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kururugi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kururugi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyson. That did some damage!
Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kururugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyson. Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Kururugi.
Kururugi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyson just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suzaku Kururugi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tyson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kururugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the cage and back into range.
You can see that Tyson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kururugi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kururugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kururugi.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kururugi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Kururugi pushes Tyson away with a front kick.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kururugi cracks Tyson with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kururugi digs a good body shot into Tyson's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Kururugi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kururugi's waist but Kururugi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Suzaku Kururugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Tyson.
Kururugi drops Tyson with a big left hand and mounts him. Tyson is in big trouble!
 Tyson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kururugi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tyson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tyson and Kururugi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kururugi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sean Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Kururugi takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Tyson to pass into mount.
Tyson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suzaku Kururugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kururugi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tyson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kururugi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suzaku Kururugi!
Suzaku Kururugi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ariitaia (ranked 4381 p4p, 3961 weight class) and Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 496 p4p, 473 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Ariitaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ariitaia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ariitaia looks to land a left hand but Nasmfus moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Ariitaia.
Nasmfus clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia gets underhooks to prevent Nasmfus's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nasmfus pushes off an throws an elbow but Ariitaia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ariitaia tries to stall but Nasmfus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ariitaia is looking to control Nasmfus's arms but Nasmfus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ariitaia has his back to the cage.
Ariitaia is trying to stall.
Nasmfus has Ariitaia pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ariitaia blocks it with crossed arms.
Ariitaia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nasmfus just leaning against Ariitaia, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariitaia avoiding damage as Nasmfus throws knees to the body.
Nasmfus is looking for a takedown.
Gordon Ariitaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.
Nasmfus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ariitaia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nasmfus manages to break the clinch.
Ariitaia throws out a loose jab but Nasmfus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ariitaia connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Ariitaia takes a swing at Nasmfus's ribcage but misses.
Nasmfus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Ariitaia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Decent striking displayed by Ariitaia there.
Ariitaia swings for the body but Nasmfus moves out of range.
Nasmfus avoids the body shot from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia misses with a body shot
and Nasmfus counters with a left and a right that stings Ariitaia.
Ariitaia swings for the body but Nasmfus moves out of range.
Ariitaia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ariitaia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ariitaia connects with a crisp jab.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ariitaia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nasmfus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ariitaia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ariitaia misses with an uppercut.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ariitaia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ariitaia misses with a body shot.
Nasmfus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nasmfus moves in looking to clinch but Ariitaia pushes him off.
Nasmfus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ariitaia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gordon Ariitaia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasmfus clinches up with Ariitaia and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ariitaia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ariitaia trying to stall but Nasmfus improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ariitaia.
Nasmfus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nasmfus is working for takedown but Ariitaia is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariitaia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ariitaia managing to block the knees to the body from Nasmfus.
Nice body punch from Ariitaia.
Nasmfus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ariitaia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nasmfus is working for takedown but Ariitaia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nasmfus is trying to pull guard but Ariitaia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ariitaia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ariitaia taking a breather.
Ariitaia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasmfus avoids it.
Ariitaia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasmfus stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia is pushing Nasmfus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasmfus blocks an uppercut.
Nasmfus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasmfus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ariitaia.
Nasmfus moves into the clinch.
Nasmfus is looking to break free of the clinch but Ariitaia has double underhooks.
Ariitaia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nasmfus stalls.
Ariitaia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nasmfus wants to stall.
Nasmfus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ariitaia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ariitaia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bsmds Nasmfus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ariitaia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasmfus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasmfus can do to turn this around?
Nasmfus clinches up with Ariitaia and pushes him back against the cage.
Nasmfus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nasmfus goes for a takedown attempt but Ariitaia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ariitaia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nasmfus.
Ariitaia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasmfus manages to avoid it.
Ariitaia looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasmfus is just out of range.
Ariitaia sets himself, and Nasmfus steps forward looking for the clinch! Ariitaia avoids it this time.
Nasmfus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ariitaia lands a jab.
Ariitaia dips to his left and cracks Nasmfus with an uppercut!
Nasmfus walks into a left hand.
Ariitaia is looking to wear down Nasmfus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariitaia swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasmfus.
Ariitaia lands a nice hook to Nasmfus's body. Nasmfus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nasmfus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasmfus misses with a combination
enabling Ariitaia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariitaia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasmfus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia swings for the body but Nasmfus moves out of range.
Gordon Ariitaia is winning the standup battle so far.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Ariitaia is having none of it.
A jab from Ariitaia finds it's way through Nasmfus's defenses.
Nasmfus is rocked!
Bsmds Nasmfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ariitaia swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasmfus.
Nasmfus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ariitaia finish him?
Ariitaia lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nasmfus falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ariitaia dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Ariitaia!
Gordon Ariitaia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Driscoll (ranked 3229 p4p, 3821 weight class) and Sauli Somelainen (ranked 356 p4p, 412 weight class). Driscoll comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t be touched . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sauli Somelainen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Driscoll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sauli Somelainen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driscoll throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen is looking for the big counter here.
Driscoll misses with a wild body shot.
Somelainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Driscoll was covering up waiting for the punch and Somelainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Driscoll is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Driscoll has control of Somelainen's left arm, preventing Somelainen from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll is keeping the position for now.
Driscoll has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Somelainen wants to pass the guard but Driscoll is keeping the position.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Driscoll being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Somelainen does it's job there.
Nice shot by Somelainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Driscoll's shoulder, as Driscoll tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
Somelainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Driscoll misses with a straight left.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driscoll darts in trying to clinch
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Driscoll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Driscoll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driscoll's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Somelainen trying to control the action but Driscoll is working from the bottom.
Somelainen trying to pass the guard but Driscoll defending well.
Somelainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Driscoll's head.
Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Driscoll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Somelainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen trying to pass the guard but Driscoll defending well.
Driscoll is looking to improve his position.
Driscoll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Somelainen.
Somelainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Somelainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Somelainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Somelainen seems content to control.
Somelainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Somelainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driscoll misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a low kick, right behind Driscoll 's knee.
Driscoll gets caught napping as Somelainen dives in and scores a takedown. Driscoll manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Driscoll keeps moving.
Somelainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Somelainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Driscoll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Somelainen.
Somelainen trying to control but Driscoll is working from the bottom.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen landing with the ground and pound.
Somelainen wants to pass the guard but Driscoll is keeping the position.
Driscoll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Somelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Somelainen throwing strikes from guard but Driscoll blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Somelainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Driscoll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Driscoll keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Somelainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Driscoll will feel that in the morning.
Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Driscoll napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Somelainen in side control, throwing shots but Driscoll defends.
Somelainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Somelainen lands an elbow.
Somelainen cracks Driscoll with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen controlling the position from side mount.
Somelainen throwing strikes but Driscoll manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Somelainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Driscoll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Somelainen moves into full guard.
Somelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Driscoll postures up.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Driscoll is one step ahead there.
Somelainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driscoll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somelainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driscoll has managed to get both his arms back between Somelainen's legs - danger averted.
Somelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll is aware though and is defending well.
Somelainen has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Somelainen 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.
Somelainen has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll tries to free his leg and advance position but Somelainen is retaining full guard.
Driscoll's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Driscoll has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Somelainen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen working for a triangle but Driscoll defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Driscoll moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
A jab from Driscoll misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Driscoll misses the target.
Somelainen lands with a good body shot.
Somelainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Driscoll throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
Driscoll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Somelainen jabs at Driscoll's body.
Driscoll missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driscoll misses with a looping right.
Driscoll misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Driscoll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somelainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Driscoll won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Somelainen crashes against the mat.
Somelainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Driscoll controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Driscoll some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Driscoll rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Somelainen's guard! Nice work there by Driscoll!
Driscoll wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Driscoll from controlling successfully.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Driscoll defends well.
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driscoll defends it easily.
Driscoll wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll is aware though and is defending well.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Driscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Driscoll from controlling successfully.
Somelainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Somelainen is stalling here. Driscoll is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Somelainen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Driscoll has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Somelainen looks to move to half guard but instead Driscoll has passed into mount! Damn!
Somelainen regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driscoll is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen wants to improve his position but Driscoll is controlling well.
Driscoll controlling the action here.
Driscoll trying to mount his opponent but Somelainen defends it.
Driscoll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Driscoll prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
Somelainen is still trying to improve position.
Somelainen actively working from the bottom here.
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back.
Somelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cole Driscoll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Driscoll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Driscoll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Driscoll wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Driscoll's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Driscoll throws a big elbow that misses.
Driscoll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driscoll throws a big right hand that misses.
Driscoll postures up.
Driscoll throwing strikes but missing.
Driscoll throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Driscoll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somelainen.
Driscoll is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Sauli Somelainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ortega (ranked 2069 p4p, 3685 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 276 p4p, 443 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ortega wants the takedown. Shebu is fighting it off but Ortega persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shebu's guard against the cage.
Shebu wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Shebu keeps moving.
Ortega won't allow Shebu to sweep him here.
Shebu pulls Ortega in to control the position.
We've been hearing that Ortega has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shebu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ortega working the ground and pound but Shebu is defending the strikes.
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu is trying to improve his position.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega is really struggling to control Shebu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shebu is trying to control Ortega's posture but Ortega avoids it.
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shebu, who protects the arm well.
Ortega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shebu wants to control but Ortega postures up.
Ortega throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu is trying to improve his position.
Ortega landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega taking a breather here.
Shebu is trying to control Ortega's posture but Ortega avoids it.
Shebu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shebu prevents Ortega from improving position.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shebu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu wants to control but Ortega postures up.
Shebu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortega off and has taken his back!
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shebu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shebu drops an elbow to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shebu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Shebu is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Shebu is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Shebu is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega trying to control but Shebu is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega 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.
Shebu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega scores with a nice head shot.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shebu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shebu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ortega on his heels. He'll look to pass Ortega's guard now, I'm sure.
Shebu postures up in Ortega's guard and throws a big left but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shebu lands a couple of digs.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shebu is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Shebu cracks Ortega with a solid left hand.
Ortega 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.
Ortega looking to control.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu working some strikes from top position.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortega punching from the bottom - just letting Shebu know he's still in a fight.
Shebu postures up.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shebu defends well.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
Shebu wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.
Shebu controlling the position.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ortega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noah Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Shebu trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Shebu pushes Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Shebu. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega tries to counter with a takedown but Shebu is quick to defend against it.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Shebu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shebu moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortega gets a double leg takedown into Shebu's guard.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Shebu trying to control the position.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
Shebu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shebu, not yet.
Shebu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shebu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shebu is looking to stand up but Ortega isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
Ortega works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Shebu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noah Ortega will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shebu tries to clinch up.
Shebu drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortega wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shebu looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
Ortega jabs at Shebu's body.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shebu can do to turn this around?
Shebu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shebu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ortega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shebu's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Shebu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ortega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Shebu is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega slips nicely into half guard.
Ortega seems to be working for a kimura but Shebu defends the submission attempt.
Ortega is nestled in close to Shebu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortega not doing much here.
Shebu pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
Ortega takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Ortega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shebu is looking to improve his position.
Shebu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavon Shebu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shebu is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Shebu is trying to stand back up but Ortega is controlling him
Ortega wants to control but Shebu is keeping him busy.
Shebu is trying to stand back up but Ortega is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shebu trying to control but Ortega postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.
Ortega scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shebu tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shebu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shebu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shebu!
Noah Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Ortega stalls from top position.
Ortega is trying to get an arm triangle but Shebu is defending well.
Shebu is looking for a sweep.
Ortega controls the position from side control.
Ortega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega working away.
Ortega trying to control the action but Shebu is working from the bottom.
Shebu is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Ortega politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortega prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortega blocks the strikes from Shebu.
Shebu is looking for a sweep.
Ortega connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shebu some visible discomfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shebu is looking to reverse the position.
Shebu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ortega looking to finish Shebu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shebu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Noah Ortega wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BC Smith (ranked 1692 p4p, 5499 weight class) and Jerome Winters (ranked 204 p4p, 524 weight class). Winters has chosen Avatar - Colossus as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BC Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Winters!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands a head shot.
A low kick from Winters is predictable there
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Winters has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winters has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winters!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith cracks Winters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith looking to control but Winters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is really struggling to control Winters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Winters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Winters is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters trying to control but Smith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith punishes Winters with strikes from the back mount.
Winters covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Winters turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters postures up.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winters wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Winters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Winters in his guard.
Winters throwing strikes but missing.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winters is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winters's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BC Smith 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.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winters throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Winters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith rushes Winters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Winters trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jerome Winters has been cut.
Winters is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Winters.
Winters pulls guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winters wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into full mount! Winters won't be happy about that!
Smith trying to control but Winters is having none of it.
Winters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Winters is rocked!
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Winters scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BC Smith!
A relieved looking BC Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Battaglia (ranked 1755 p4p, 1924 weight class) and Henry Dooseldorf (ranked 246 p4p, 260 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Battaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dooseldorf!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battaglia ducks under a wild hook from Dooseldorf.
Battaglia closes the distance and clinches up with Dooseldorf, looking for a takedown. Battaglia pushes Dooseldorf against the cage but Dooseldorf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dooseldorf misses with a hook.
Dooseldorf gets tackled into the cage by Battaglia. Battaglia maintains the clinch.
Dooseldorf breaks from the clinch.
Dooseldorf misses with a straight right.
Dooseldorf throws a hook but Battaglia blocks it.
Battaglia misses with a body kick.
Battaglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Battaglia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Henry Dooseldorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dooseldorf throws a body punch but Battaglia moves out of range.
Battaglia defending well as Dooseldorf loads up on a big left hand.
Battaglia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dooseldorf avoids it.
Dooseldorf misses with a hook. Battaglia ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dooseldorf moves into the clinch.
Battaglia is looking for a takedown.
Battaglia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dooseldorf won't allow Battaglia to get back to his feet.
Dooseldorf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dooseldorf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dooseldorf works over Battaglia with some ground and pound from guard.
Battaglia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dooseldorf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Battaglia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dooseldorf is looking to stand up but Battaglia isn't so interested in that idea.
Battaglia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dooseldorf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dooseldorf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dooseldorf wants to stand but Battaglia is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia stands up from Dooseldorf's guard - Battaglia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henry Dooseldorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dooseldorf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Battaglia in his tracks.
Battaglia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dooseldorf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Battaglia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dooseldorf can pounce on him.
Battaglia shoots in for a takedown but Dooseldorf shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Battaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battaglia drives through and clinches with Dooseldorf against the cage.
Battaglia managing to block the knees to the body from Dooseldorf.
Dooseldorf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dooseldorf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Battaglia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Battaglia forces Dooseldorf back against the cage and clinches.
Dooseldorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battaglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dooseldorf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battaglia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dooseldorf defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia throws a right hand that Dooseldorf ducks under and follows up with a left that Dooseldorf also avoids with ease.
Dooseldorf throws a hook but Battaglia blocks it.
Battaglia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dooseldorf defends it nicely.
Dooseldorf lands a jab.
Dooseldorf misses with an uppercut. Battaglia saw that one coming.
Battaglia moves away from the strike by Dooseldorf.
Battaglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Battaglia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dooseldorf throws Battaglia to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Battaglia. Those never looked like landing.
Battaglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia throws a sloppy head kick and Dooseldorf moves out of range easily.
Battaglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dooseldorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dooseldorf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battaglia.
Battaglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dooseldorf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dooseldorf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Battaglia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Battaglia wants to pass the guard but Dooseldorf is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Battaglia postures up.
Dooseldorf keeping full guard, as Battaglia tries to pass.
Dooseldorf is pulling down on Battaglia's head to control his posture.
Dooseldorf wants to stand and escape but Battaglia is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dooseldorf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dooseldorf throws a hook but Battaglia blocks it.
Battaglia tries to counter by clinching up but Dooseldorf breaks away and moves out of range.
Battaglia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dooseldorf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dooseldorf throws a head kick but Battaglia moves out of range.
Dooseldorf connects with a jab.
Dooseldorf throws a hook but Battaglia blocks it.
Battaglia slips a straight right by Dooseldorf.
Henry Dooseldorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battaglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battaglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Battaglia scores with a takedown into Dooseldorf's guard.
Dooseldorf wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Battaglia's hips, looking to push off. But Battaglia grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Dooseldorf screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Marco Battaglia!
Marco Battaglia managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vino Selvatico (ranked 1584 p4p, 1503 weight class) and William Bonin (ranked 225 p4p, 219 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vino Selvatico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Bonin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selvatico.
Bonin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selvatico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Selvatico staying out of range there.
Bonin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSelvatico.
Selvatico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Selvatico throws a front kick that sends Bonin stumbling back into the cage.
Selvatico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonin lands with a good body shot.
Selvatico misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bonin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Selvatico explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Selvatico - that will leave a mark!
Selvatico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonin.
Bonin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selvatico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Selvatico doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonin circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonin! But no joy.
Selvatico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonin.
Bonin lands with a straight right. Selvatico didn't see that one coming.
Selvatico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Selvatico wants to clinch.
Selvatico scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bonin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bonin throws a shot from downtown. Selvatico moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico slips under a jab.
Selvatico thuds his shin into the meat of Bonin's side.
Selvatico with the inside leg kick.
Selvatico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Selvatico clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonin.
Bonin is trying to break the clinch but Selvatico has him pressed against the cage.
Bonin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Selvatico lands a left hand.
Bonin throws a head punch that misses.
Selvatico misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico lands a body shot in the clinch.
Selvatico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Selvatico as the two fighters clinch.
Bonin looks winded!
Selvatico lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Selvatico.
Nice body punch from Selvatico - that landed with a thud.
Selvatico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonins head.
Selvatico lands a body punch.
Selvatico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonin is rocked!
Bonin wants to get back to striking at distance but Selvatico won't allow it.
Bonin is still on wobbly legs! Can Selvatico finish him?
Bonin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Selvatico.
Selvatico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Selvatico creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bonin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bonin drops to his knees and Selvatico pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Selvatico!
During a confident post fight interview, Vino Selvatico 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Cruz (ranked 1158 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Gholam Estili (ranked 130 p4p, 149 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by I Go to Rio. Estili comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ready For War (Instrumental) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gholam Estili!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Estili misses.
Estili throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Estili.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Estili misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Estili throws a series of strikes that have Cruz backpedaling.
Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Estili to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cruz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Estili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Estili counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz trying to control the position.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Estili has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Estili is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Estili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Estili has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Estili misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Estili scores with a nice strike.
Estili shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Estili wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Estili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Estili throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estili wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Estili manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Estili's shoulder, as Estili tries to avoid the shot.
Estili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Estili slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Estili shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gholam Estili.
A cross from Estili lands.
Estili slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz throws the left hand but Estili avoids the punch easily.
Estili with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Estili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estili was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Estili shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws a body punch but Estili moves out of range.
Estili shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Estili showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Estili.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully.
Estili chips away with some ground and pound.
Estili throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Estili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Estili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gholam Estili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Estili counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz is letting Estili control him for a moment.
Estili fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Estili landing strikes.
Estili working the ground and pound from side control.
Gholam Estili has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Estili are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Estili grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
Estili creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Estili crashes against the mat.
Estili scoring with punches and elbows.
Estili is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estili lands an elbow.
Estili working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estili working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.
Estili tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Estili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Estili throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Estili working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Estili crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Estili seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Estili crashes against the mat.
Estili working the ground and pound from side control.
Estili trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estili scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Estili cracks Cruz with a big elbow.
Estili postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Estili working the strikes but Cruz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Estili throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Estili lands strikes from half guard.
Estili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estili is just content to waste time from the top position. Cruz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Estili slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Estili trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz throws a hook but Estili avoids it easily.
Estili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Estili's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Estili duly obliges.
Estili swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Estili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz swings for the body but Estili moves out of range.
Cruz punishes Estili's body with a nice straight punch.
Estili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Estili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Estili manages to avoid it.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Estili throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Gholam Estili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz digs a good hook to Estili's body.
Cruz lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Estili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Estili shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Estili finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Estili lands strikes from half guard.
Estili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Estili.
Estili scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gholam Estili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Estili is just out of range.
Estili shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Estili scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Estili gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Estili control the position.
Estili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Estili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estili scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estili working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Estili wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Estili lands a nice short elbow.
Estili throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Estili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Estili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Estili.
Estili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Estili.
Estili dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Estili trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Estili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully.
Estili distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Estili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Estili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Estili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pablo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Estili postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Estili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A cross from Estili lands.
Estili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Estili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gholam Estili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Estili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Estili counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cruz has one foot on Estili's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Estili walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
letting Estili counter with a right hand.
Estili scores with a hook.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estili lands an overhand right.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Estili is out of range.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Estili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Estili with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Estili throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz takes a swing at Estili's ribcage but misses.
Estili fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gholam Estili.
Estili looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Estili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Estili moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gholam Estili.
I've got Estili winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Gholam Estili!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Gholam Estili!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Gholam Estili!
Gholam Estili wins by unanimous decision!
Gholam Estili thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 1210 p4p, 1366 weight class) and Wilhelm Bar (ranked 167 p4p, 187 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bar shoots for a takedown but Mountain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bar has a takedown stuffed.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Bar shakes it off.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bar.
Mountain pushes Bar off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain slaps away a takedown attempt from Bar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaki Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Bar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bar is defended easily by Mountain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bar's hands.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Bar is out of range.
Bar with the counter takedown but Mountain avoids it easily.
Bar darts in looking for a takedown but Mountain gets double underhooks and turns Bar into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a hook but Bar blocks it.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bar feints a counter leg kick.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Bar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mountain lands with a straight right. Bar didn't see that one coming.
Bar is rocked!
Bar circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mountain. Bar falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mountain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaki Mountain!
A relieved looking Kaki Mountain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 42 p4p, 704 weight class) and Walt Dykstra (ranked 9 p4p, 91 weight class). Bjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate - Denzel Curry. 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 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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walt Dykstra!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Dykstra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Dykstra is a slippery customer.
Bjornsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Dykstra takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bjornsson looking to sit in guard and control but Dykstra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dykstra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dykstra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Bjornsson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bjornsson is on top in guard.
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Dykstra blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson passes Dykstra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dykstra is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.
Bjornsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dykstra is trying to control but Bjornsson passes into side control!
Bjornsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dykstra defending against the ground and pound.
Dykstra is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson is working Dykstra over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Bjornsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bjornsson wants to control but Dykstra is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson advances nicely into full mount.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bjornsson trying to control but Dykstra is having none of it.
Bjornsson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dykstra badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bjornsson around the waist but Bjornsson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bjornsson is the winner by TKO! Bjornsson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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