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VFC 48 Get in the Cage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gavin (ranked 25258 p4p, 5997 weight class) and Parkerdarker Wargas (ranked 660 p4p, 560 weight class). Jimmy Gavin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Parkerdarker Wargas's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Parkerdarker Wargas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wargas misses with a takedown attempt - Gavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wargas clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.
Wargas looking for a takedown.
Wargas is pressed up against the cage. Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wargas down to the mat. Wargas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wargas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gavin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wargas is in Gavin's guard.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Wargas from controlling successfully.
Wargas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wargas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wargas lands with a punch from half guard.
Gavin wants to stand back up but Wargas manages to pass into side control.
Wargas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wargas tries for a kimura but Gavin is defending well.
Wargas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wargas cracks Gavin with a big right hand but Gavin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wargas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gavin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wargas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gavin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gavin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wargas grinds an elbow into Gavin's temple.
Wargas trying to control the position but Gavin is working away.
Gavin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gavin throws Wargas to one side and escapes!
Gavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Wargas tries to sprawl out of it but Gavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Wargas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Wargas misses.
Wargas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gavin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wargas working some strikes from top position.
Wargas drops back looking for a leg! Gavin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gavin manages to kick Wargas off! Wargas jumps back into Gavin's guard.
Wargas wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Gavin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gavin tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wargas passes Gavin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wargas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gavin defends it well.
Gavin is refusing to be controlled, as Wargas sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin trying to hold on to Wargas's head to control him but Wargas postures up.
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wargas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parkerdarker Wargas 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.
Gavin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wargas tries to avoid it but Gavin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wargas to the ground. Wargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavin lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wargas.
Wargas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Gavin. No joy for Wargas on that attempt.
Wargas misses with a takedown attempt
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parkerdarker Wargas.
Wargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin shoots in for a double leg but Wargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gavin thows a leg kick but Wargas checks it
and Wargas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wargas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wargas pushing down on Gavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gavin keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin trying to hold on to Wargas's head to control him but Wargas postures up.
Gavin tries to get to full guard but Wargas has control of the leg.
Gavin controlling the position well.
Wargas prevents Gavin from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wargas is working for a kimura but Gavin is defending it quite comfortably.
Wargas is pressing down on Gavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gavin is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Wargas.
Wargas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gavin trying to control from the bottom.
Gavin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Parkerdarker Wargas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gavin wants to control but Wargas is keeping busy.
Wargas is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is trying to maintain the position but Wargas is very close to passing his half guard.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.
Wargas is looking for a kimura but Gavin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wargas to get the leverage.
Wargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gavin is in trouble now - Wargas has advanced to mount!
Wargas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gavin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wargas landing strikes from the mount and Gavin is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is squirming around, avoiding Wargas's attempts to control the action.
Wargas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wargas has isolated one of Gavin's arms. Gavin looking to fight him off but Wargas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Parkerdarker Wargas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Welch (ranked 6285 p4p, 4393 weight class) and Porkin Forking (ranked 631 p4p, 521 weight class). Porkin Forking has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Porkin Forking!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch lands a jab to the head.
Welch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Welch as he connects with a hook.
Welch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Welch tenderised Forking's leg. Forking is trying to keep his angry face on.
Forking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welch manages to avoid it.
That kick from Welch tenderised Forking's leg. Forking is trying to keep his angry face on.
Welch connects with a right that clearly hurt Forking. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Welch proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Forking collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Welch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Snake (ranked 3714 p4p, 5418 weight class) and Gerson Silva (ranked 394 p4p, 522 weight class). Gerson Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gerson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva blocks a head kick by Snake.
Snake sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Snake avoids it this time.
Snake scores with a nice body kick.
Silva wants to clinch but Snake slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Snake is looking to counter with head kicks.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snake counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Snake slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Snake sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snake.
Snake throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Snake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snake tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Snake. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerson Silva.
Snake scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick from Snake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snake defends it well.
Snake thumps Silva with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake throws a nice head kick!
Silva cracks Snake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Snake jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
And Snake counters with a quick kick to the body but Silva blocks it.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snake.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snake. Snake obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Snake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnake.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Snake counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Snake pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snake tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snake.
Snake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Snake counters with a solid body kick.
Silva dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
David Snake is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Snake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Snake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Snake.
Silva tries to clinch
and Snake counters with a body kick.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva prevents Snake from getting back to his feet.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Snake blocks nicely.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes down on Snake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Snake is blocking nicely.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
Snake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake misses with a body kick.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snake is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Snake circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerson Silva.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Snake counters with a solid body kick.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snake misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snake.
Snake throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Snake tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Silva working Snake over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
Snake thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Snake ducks down to avoid it.
Snake lands a high kick!
Snake throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snake.
Snake throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva avoids the head kick by Snake.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
As Silva backs away, Snake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snake throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Snake tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Snake counters with a thumping low kick.
David Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Snake pushes him off.
Snake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a head kick.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerson Silva.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snake.
A bone on bone clash there as Snake blocks the leg kick.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva looks to clinch
and Snake counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snake.
Gerson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Snake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snake.
Snake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
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!
Snake lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Snake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snake can pounce on him.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snake, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for David Snake!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for David Snake!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for David Snake!
David Snake wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Morano (ranked 6720 p4p, 2915 weight class) and Southall Freeman (ranked 323 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glenn Morano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Southall Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Morano.
We've been informed that Freeman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Freeman misses with a double jab.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Morano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
Freeman digs a right hand underneath Morano's ribcage. Morano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freeman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morano jumps guard and drags Freeman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morano is on top in guard.
Morano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freeman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morano has managed to get both his arms back between Freeman's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morano defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is trying to control the position but Morano postures up.
Freeman is wriggling around but Morano manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Morano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Morano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Freeman!
Freeman tries to buck Morano off but Morano takes his back!
Morano throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Freeman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morano is looking to control Freeman but Freeman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morano slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Freeman trying to control but not successfully.
Morano is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Freeman with him. Freeman is trying to defend but Morano has an arm under the chin now! Freeman grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Glenn Morano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Hung (ranked 3297 p4p, 4035 weight class) and Fritz Zwicky (ranked 352 p4p, 422 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fritz Zwicky!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hung misses its intended target.
Zwicky flicks out a counter leg kick but Hung steps away.
Hung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zwicky to the ground. Hung is now in Zwicky's guard.
Hung stopping the sweep attempt from Zwicky.
Hung stands and throws Zwicky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zwicky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hung landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zwicky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwicky is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwicky throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Zwicky throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Zwicky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zwicky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hung looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hung blocks Zwicky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hung has control of Zwicky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zwicky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hung working for a guillotine from mount but Zwicky is in no mood to give up.
Hung blocks Zwicky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hung 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.
Hung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zwicky is looking to escape.
Hung looking for a guillotine from mount but Zwicky is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hung is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zwicky is surviving well by controlling Hung's body position as best he can.
Zwicky can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hung has hold of Zwicky's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zwicky manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hung jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zwicky manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zwicky has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hung is trying to get an arm triangle but Zwicky is defending well.
Zwicky is looking to reverse the position.
Zwicky is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hung connects with a decent elbow.
Hung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zwicky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hung works to advance to full mount. Zwicky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hung looking for a guillotine from mount but Zwicky is having none of it.
Zwicky is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hung working for a guillotine from mount but Zwicky is in no mood to give up.
Zwicky swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zwicky throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zwicky throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hung. What's that going to do exactly?
Hung is working for a guillotine from mount but Zwicky frees his head quite easily.
Hung in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hung wants to control the pace but Zwicky is squirming around nicely.
Hung jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zwicky manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zwicky striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hung takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Zwicky to pass into mount.
Zwicky flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hung is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zwicky is surviving well by controlling Hung's body position as best he can.
Hung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zwicky hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hung fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hung blocks Zwicky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zwicky is squirming around, avoiding Hung's attempts to control the action.
Hung wants to finish this one by submission but Zwicky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hung.
Zwicky tries to reverse the position but Hung maintains control.
Hung breaks from Zwicky's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Zwicky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hung blocks Zwicky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hung throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zwicky was covering up waiting for the punch and Hung finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zwicky throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hung pushing down on Zwicky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zwicky is not content to let Hung control the position.
Zwicky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hung is trying to control. Zwicky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zwicky throws some strikes from the bottom but Hung isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Zwicky is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Hung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Hung!
Will Hung made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't talk to me. Don't tell me yahw nehaaym.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theador Cruse (ranked 3978 p4p, 5157 weight class) and Clint Rivers (ranked 479 p4p, 567 weight class). Clint Rivers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theador Cruse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clint Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruse avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Cruse throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruse misses with a straight left.
Cruse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruse's head.
Rivers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruse's hands.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruse.
Rivers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Theador Cruse has been cut.
Rivers with a hook.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruse.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruse.
Cruse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rivers cracks Cruse with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruse throws a head kick that misses.
Cruse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Cruse.
Cruse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers cracks Cruse with a good jab.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruse misses with a wild combination.
Rivers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Cruse.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruse is looking to counter punch.
Cruse throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Cruse misses with a hook.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Cruse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Cruse avoids it with no problem.
Rivers cracks Cruse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers lands a jab.
Cruse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivers circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruse avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruse looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruse has time to react.
Rivers jabs at Cruse's body.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cruse takes one on the button.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Cruse with an uppercut!
 Cruse is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Cruse. That snapped Rivers's head back.
Theador Cruse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers scores with the left hand. Cruse knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Cruse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruse misses with a body kick.
Cruse seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Cruse.
Rivers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruse tries to roll over but Rivers keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Rivers seems content to control.
Cruse looking for submissions off his back.
Cruse wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
Rivers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rivers 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.
Rivers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruse looking for submissions off his back.
Cruse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rivers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers winds up and cracks Cruse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rivers is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers cracks Cruse with a solid left hand.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theador Cruse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rivers throws a series of punches but Cruse avoids them all with ease.
Rivers checks a low kick from Cruse.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Cruse.
Cruse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruse.
Rivers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cruse misses the shot to the body.
Rivers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Cruse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivers throws a body punch but Cruse moves out of range.
Donk. Rivers catches Cruse right on the button with a cross.
Rivers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Cruse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Rivers misses.
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!
Rivers connects with a crisp jab.
Cruse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruse.
Cruse throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers sizes up Cruse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cruse swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Cruse ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Cruse.
Rivers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruse misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Rivers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Decent striking displayed by Rivers there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivers. That snapped Cruse's head back.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Cruse avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruse's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruse.
Cruse avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruse slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers 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.
Rivers misses the jab.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruse.
Cruse moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruse.
Cruse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivers circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Cruse misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruse throws a big counter combination but Rivers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rivers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruse.
Cruse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers cracks Cruse with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Cruse moved out of range nicely.
Clint Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Cruse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruse is looking to counter the offense by Rivers and move into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
Cruse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theador Cruse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivers lands an overhand right.
Cruse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Cruse avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cruse.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruse throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruse.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruse manages to avoid it.
Cruse moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Cruse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivers, as that shot connected.
Cruse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivers circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cruse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruse lands a high kick!
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rivers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Theador Cruse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruse lands with a cross.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers pushes Cruse up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a body shot that sends Cruse's belly button to the back.
Cruse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivers lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theador Cruse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Rivers.
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
Rivers pounces like a tiger and cracks Cruse with a vicious hook! Cruse is down but not out! Rivers follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clint Rivers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liko Dares (ranked 1913 p4p, 2983 weight class) and Mario Lemieux (ranked 242 p4p, 374 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liko Dares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dares. Dares obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dares.
Lemieux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lemieux's sensitive parts.
Dares misses with a leg kick
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dares is controlling Lemieux's posture.
Dares's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lemieux postures up and lands a big shot to Dares's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lemieux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dares is looking to sweep but instead, Lemieux has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux with the ground and pound but Dares uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux throwing strikes from guard but Dares blocks nicely.
Dares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux working some strikes from top position.
Lemieux trying to control but Dares is working from the bottom.
Dares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dares tries to get out of the position.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dares is pulling down on Lemieux's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lemieux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dares definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemieux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Dares keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemieux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dares rushes Lemieux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dares avoiding damage.
Lemieux takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Dares won't allow it.
Dares slows down the pace here.
Dares connects with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lemieux has eaten all the pies!
Dares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lemieux.
Lemieux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dares leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Dares won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liko Dares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Lemieux.
A knee to the head by Dares.
Dares landing knees to the body.
Dares landing knees to the body.
Dares using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lemieux looks winded!
Dares working Lemieux over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dares.
Dares's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dares lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dares tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Dares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Dares avoids it easily.
Dares closes the distance and clinches.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dares is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dares.
Lemieux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dares is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemieux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dares has Lemieux pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dares.
Dares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lemieux's face.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dares unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dares lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dares slowing the pace effectively.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares scores a nice knee to the body.
Dares unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lemieux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dares.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dares avoiding damage.
Dares landing knees to the head.
Dares lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Lemieux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dares lands a nice knee to the body.
Dares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Dares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dares working Lemieux over with knees to the body.
Dares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dares lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dares lands a knee to the body.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dares scores a nice knee to the body.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dares.
Dares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dares lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Lemieux as he checks the leg kick.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Dares lands but Lemieux takes it in his stride.
Dares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Dares avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dares misses with a head kick.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Dares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Dares.
Dares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dares scores with a kick to the body.
Liko Dares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dares misses with a leg kick.
Dares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Dares.
Dares tried to score with a low kick but Lemieux checks it.
That kick from Dares tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lemieux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dares.
Lemieux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lemieux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Liko Dares is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dares misses with a head kick.
Dares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dares misses with a low kick.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dares defends it well.
Liko Dares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dares scores with a push kick.
Dares moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Dares won't allow it.
Mario Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dares lands a nice knee to the body.
Dares effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liko Dares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dares, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Liko Dares!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Liko Dares!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Liko Dares!
Liko Dares wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Liko Dares 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 2575 p4p, 3765 weight class) and Djuro Zec (ranked 337 p4p, 475 weight class). Djuro Zec told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210
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220
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Djuro Zec!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it.
Zec blocks a head kick by Ross.
A little jabbing left from Zec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zec looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ross!
Ross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zec working the head and body with strikes.
Zec working away.
Zec cracks Ross with a big right hand but Ross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ross tries to improve position but can't.
Zec lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ross tries to bench press Zec off him but Zec keeps the position.
Ross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ross slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zec cracks Ross with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zec landing with the ground and pound.
Zec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zec lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zec is one step ahead there.
Zec content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zec loads up on a big left hand. Ross felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zec looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ross can't hide his disappointment, as Zec celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuro Zec!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Melamed (ranked 3307 p4p, 2676 weight class) and Grinore The Master Wizard (ranked 457 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Melamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grinore The Master Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melamed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Master Wizard on his heels. He'll look to pass The Master Wizard's guard now, I'm sure.
Melamed passes into half guard.
The Master Wizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melamed wants to stand but The Master Wizard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Master Wizard is doing well to control the position and prevent Melamed from advancing to side control.
Melamed is trying to control the action in half guard but The Master Wizard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Master Wizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Master Wizard is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melamed wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Master Wizard keeps working.
The Master Wizard is trying to get back to full guard.
The Master Wizard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melamed pulls his head out easily.
Melamed wants to take a breather but The Master Wizard is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Master Wizard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melamed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Master Wizard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melamed.
The Master Wizard actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melamed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Master Wizard misses with some punches.
The Master Wizard's coach down at Fogwell's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Master Wizard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Melamed decides to pull guard.
Melamed controls The Master Wizard momentarily but The Master Wizard frees himself.
The Master Wizard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Melamed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Master Wizard, into his guard.
Melamed wants to control from the top but The Master Wizard keeps moving.
Melamed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melamed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Master Wizard trying to control the position here.
The Master Wizard keeping full guard, as Melamed tries to pass.
The Master Wizard keeping moving, preventing Melamed from controlling successfully.
The Master Wizard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Master Wizard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melamed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Master Wizard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melamed wants to control from the top but The Master Wizard keeps moving.
Melamed got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Master Wizard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melamed has managed to get both his arms back between The Master Wizard's legs - danger averted.
The Master Wizard trying to keep a closed guard but Melamed is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melamed trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melamed rushes The Master Wizard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Melamed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Master Wizard.
A jab from The Master Wizard misses.
Melamed has The Master Wizard up against the cage in a clinch.
Melamed gets control of The Master Wizard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Melamed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Master Wizard 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.
Melamed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Master Wizard can do to turn this around?
The Master Wizard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melamed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Master Wizard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melamed dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamed trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Master Wizard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Melamed has picked The Master Wizard up and slammed him! The Master Wizard can't keep hold of the triangle and Melamed manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master Wizard is looking for a sweep.
Melamed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Master Wizard, who protects the arm well.
Melamed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Master Wizard dodges the ground and pound from Melamed.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Melamed advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melamed looking to ground and pound but The Master Wizard is blocking nicely.
The Master Wizard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Melamed trying to control the position.
The Master Wizard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melamed wants to sweep here but The Master Wizard controlling him for the moment.
The Master Wizard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Melamed keeping moving, preventing The Master Wizard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master Wizard tries to free his leg and advance position but Melamed is retaining full guard.
The Master Wizard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melamed dives on top into guard.
Melamed trying to control but The Master Wizard is working from the bottom.
The Master Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melamed passes into side control.
Melamed trying to control the position but The Master Wizard is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melamed tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A control attempt from The Master Wizard but he's now mounted!
Melamed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melamed throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melamed looking to control but The Master Wizard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Melamed dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Melamed closes the distance and clinches.
The Master Wizard avoiding damage as Melamed throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Master Wizard fails to land.
The Master Wizard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melamed takes a shot to the head.
The Master Wizard tries to pull guard but Melamed won't allow it.
The Master Wizard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melamed blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melamed misses with a knee to the head.
The Master Wizard swings wildly with an uppercut but Melamed uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamed decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melamed is on top in guard.
Melamed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master Wizard keeping moving, preventing Melamed from controlling successfully.
The Master Wizard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melamed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Master Wizard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Melamed is trying to keep The Master Wizard in close.
Melamed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Master Wizard manages to get himself to full guard.
Grinore The Master Wizard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamed drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Master Wizard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Master Wizard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Master Wizard!
Jim Melamed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Master Wizard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melamed, who protects the arm well.
Melamed struggling a bit here.
The Master Wizard scoring with punches and elbows.
Melamed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Master Wizard.
Melamed manages to get back to half guard.
Melamed wants to control but The Master Wizard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master Wizard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melamed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Master Wizard is looking for submissions but instead, Melamed has regained full guard.
The Master Wizard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Melamed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Master Wizard, into his guard.
Melamed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Melamed trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melamed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melamed trying to control but The Master Wizard is working from the bottom.
Melamed is looking to work some ground and pound but The Master Wizard has wrist control.
Melamed advances to half guard.
Melamed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Master Wizard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melamed.
Melamed thows a huge punch but The Master Wizard dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Melamed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melamed, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Jim Melamed!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Jim Melamed!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jim Melamed!
Jim Melamed wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sensai Kuragi (ranked 2526 p4p, 2642 weight class) and Kyree Suder (ranked 349 p4p, 361 weight class). Kyree Suder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sensai Kuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyree Suder!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuragi tries to avoid it but Suder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuragi to the ground. Kuragi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suder fails with the takedown.
Suder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuragi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suder somewhat.
Sensai Kuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyree Suder.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suder.
Kuragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suder swivels and escapes.
Suder tries for a takedown but Kuragi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuragi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suder avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suder gets caught napping as Kuragi dives in and scores a takedown. Suder manages to retain guard.
Kuragi has gone for a leg lock! Suder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuragi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuragi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Suder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuragi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suder, into his guard.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Suder keeps moving.
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into half guard.
Kuragi is keen to just control but Suder is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suder manages to get to full guard.
Kuragi drops back looking for a leg! Suder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suder manages to kick Kuragi off! Kuragi jumps back into Suder's guard.
Kuragi advances to half guard.
Suder wants to get back to full guard.
Kuragi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Suder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuragi is keen to just control but Suder is a slippery customer.
Kuragi is really struggling to control Suder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suder actively working from the bottom here.
Suder looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuragi pushes past his half guard into mount!
Suder is trying desperately to improve position.
Suder gets back to half guard.
Suder is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuragi.
Kuragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Suder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suder is looking to improve his position.
Kuragi is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suder trying to control here.
Kuragi trying to control from Suder's half guard. Suder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuragi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suder looking for a guillotine here but Kuragi defends easily.
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sensai Kuragi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suder shoots in for a takedown but Kuragi shows good takedown defense.
Kuragi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suder sprawls and moves away.
Suder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuragi as he jumps to the side.
Kuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Suder, looking for a takedown. Kuragi pushes Suder against the cage but Suder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suder fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuragi tries to counter with a takedown but Suder is quick to defend against it.
Sensai Kuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyree Suder.
Kuragi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kuragi stopping the sweep attempt from Suder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuragi is aware though and is defending well.
We've been informed that Suder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Suder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suder manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuragi is trying to work for a kimura but Suder is defending well.
Suder moves into full guard.
Kuragi looking to pass the guard.
Suder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuragi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suder keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuragi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuragi has managed to get both his arms back between Suder's legs - danger averted.
Suder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuragi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuragi, into his guard.
Suder controlling from the top position.
Suder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuragi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suder, into his guard.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Suder keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuragi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suder can do to turn this around?
Suder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suder keeping full guard, as Kuragi tries to pass.
Sensai Kuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suder keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
Suder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuragi's guard.
Suder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuragi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suder has Kuragi in his guard.
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suder tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sensai Kuragi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Suder with a poor takedown
and Kuragi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sensai Kuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suder being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuragi looking to pass the guard.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Suder keeps moving.
Suder wants to sweep but no luck.
Suder is trying to keep Kuragi in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuragi 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.
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuragi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuragi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suder keeps working.
Suder is trying to improve his position.
Kuragi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suder, who protects the arm well.
Kuragi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two 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.
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suder is not content to let Kuragi control the position.
Kuragi taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuragi wants to control but Suder is keeping him busy.
Suder tries to improve position but can't.
Kuragi wants to control but Suder is keeping him busy.
Suder is trying to get back to half guard.
Suder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Kuragi seems content to control.
Kuragi seems to be working for a kimura but Suder defends the submission attempt.
Suder is not content to let Kuragi control the position.
Kuragi uses his free foot to push down on Suder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suder.
Kuragi content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi tries to control but Suder wriggling away.
Kyree Suder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuragi controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sensai Kuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuragi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Sensai Kuragi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Sensai Kuragi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Sensai Kuragi!
Sensai Kuragi wins by unanimous decision!
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