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Nfld 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prime Asiago (ranked 25043 p4p, 25556 weight class) and Atari Mason (ranked 638 p4p, 581 weight class). Atari Mason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atari Mason!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asiago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mason throws a head kick but Asiago moves out of range.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Asiago tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Asiago throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Asiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stalling.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Asiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prime Asiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asiago tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime Asiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Asiago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atari Mason.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asiago smiles and moves away.
Asiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason clinches.
Mason tries to land knees in the clinch but Asiago avoids the damage to the body.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asiago circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason shoots in but Asiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason looks winded!
Mason moves out of range as Asiago throws a body kick.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asiago.
Mason avoids the head kick by Asiago.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asiago enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Asiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asiago.
Asiago lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Atari Mason has been cut.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asiago circles away.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asiago has one foot on Mason's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Asiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asiago thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Asiago catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Asiago sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason rushes Asiago and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Asiago.
A right hand to the body from Asiago.
Asiago throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Asiago.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asiago.
Asiago is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prime Asiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atari Mason's cut.
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 head kick misses from Asiago.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
And Mason tries to counter it with a takedown but Asiago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mason avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Asiago misses with a body shot.
Asiago throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick by Asiago misses
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asiago can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Asiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago controlling Mason's posture.
Asiago trying to control the position.
Asiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.
Mason 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asiago gets to his feet - Mason follows without any prompting.
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.
Mason drives through with a takedown into Asiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Asiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A shot to the liver by Asiago. Beautiful body shot.
Asiago throws a head kick that half lands.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asiago as he jumps to the side.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atari Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick there by Asiago.
Asiago throws a big shot that misses.
Asiago lands a head kick!
Asiago scores with a head kick. Mason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asiago.
Asiago clinches with his opponent.
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!
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Asiago is controlling him.
Mason looking to stall.
A short right from Asiago on the inside.
Asiago tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Asiago is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mason's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prime Asiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atari Mason's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Asiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason instigates a clinch.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason has Asiago up against the cage in a clinch.
Asiago is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asiago tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Asiago back against the cage.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Asiago backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Asiago manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asiago enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason 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.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason trying to control but Asiago is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiago controlling Mason's posture.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Asiago is trying to keep Mason in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asiago defends well and Mason ends up having to push Asiago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atari Mason.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Asiago throws a shot to the body.
Asiago jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick by Asiago misses
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mason.
Prime Asiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asiago lands a left hand.
Asiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asiago smiles and moves away.
Asiago tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asiago drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason gets control of Asiago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason is working an open guard so Asiago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Asiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason with the counter takedown but Asiago avoids it easily.
Atari Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Asiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asiago, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Asiago!
Prime Asiago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Peterson (ranked 5533 p4p, 5859 weight class) and Nicklas Ahlander (ranked 592 p4p, 607 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phoenix Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicklas Ahlander!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahlander defends it nicely.
Ahlander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahlander throws a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a single leg into guard. Ahlander didn't expect that.
Peterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Peterson 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.
Peterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Peterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahlander is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahlander, as that shot connected.
Peterson tries to clinch but Ahlander is having none of it.
Ahlander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahlander lands a right hook to the body.
Ahlander misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahlander connects with a body shot.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Ahlander.
Ahlander tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Peterson looking to score a takedown here. Ahlander is defending well but Peterson drives through and ends up in Ahlander's guard.
Ahlander is looking to stand back up but Peterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ahlander.
We've been informed that Ahlander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Peterson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Peterson moves into full mount! Ahlander won't be happy about that!
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Peterson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ahlander tries to buck Peterson off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahlander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahlander misses with an uppercut.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahlander sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahlander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Ahlander is predictable there
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahlander won't be happy with that.
Peterson taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahlander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Peterson stalls from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Peterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Ahlander lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Ahlander misses with an uppercut.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahlander pinned against the cage. Ahlander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlander lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicklas Ahlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahlander sprawls well. Ahlander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander misses the shot to the body.
Nicklas Ahlander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahlander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahlander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson stalling.
Ahlander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahlander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahlander connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Ahlander lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
Ahlander misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Ahlander, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Ahlander against the cage but Ahlander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahlander is looking to chop away at Peterson's legs.
Peterson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahlander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peterson is defended easily by Ahlander.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahlander has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahlander digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicklas Ahlander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahlander throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peterson postures up and lands a big shot to Ahlander's brow.
Peterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahlander wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peterson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahlander for as long as he can get away with.
Ahlander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nicklas Ahlander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two 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.
Ahlander tries to land a leg kick but Peterson saw it coming and moves away.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Ahlander avoids it well and moves away.
Ahlander misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ahlander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahlander.
Ahlander scores with a punch to the head.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahlander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahlander wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Ahlander throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahlander defends well and Peterson ends up having to push Ahlander into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.
Ahlander digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Peterson keeps control of Ahlander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahlander pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahlander is trying to break free.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahlander's efforts to push away.
Ahlander is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Ahlander can't break the clinch.
Ahlander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson is working for takedown but Ahlander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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.
Ahlander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peterson has Ahlander pressed against the cage, preventing Ahlander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahlander is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahlander prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Ahlander.
Ahlander can't break the clinch.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Ahlander tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Ahlander.
Peterson has Ahlander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahlander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahlander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicklas Ahlander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahlander has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicklas Ahlander!
A relieved looking Nicklas Ahlander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Phoenix Peterson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not saying he cheated, but he cheated.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brook (ranked 5530 p4p, 6968 weight class) and Billy Bong (ranked 586 p4p, 677 weight class). Billy Bong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brook looking to score a takedown here. Bong is defending well but Brook drives through and ends up in Bong's guard.
Bong is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brook dives into side control.
Brook lands a nice forearm strike.
Brook works to advance to full mount. Bong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brook quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Brook but it's paid off an Bong is forced to tap! Nice work by Brook.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Brook!
An out of breath Danny Brook 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Pen (ranked 4457 p4p, 3390 weight class) and The Dude (ranked 520 p4p, 436 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dude!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen gets the takedown into side control.
Dude dodges the ground and pound from Pen.
Dude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dude manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pen lands with a punch from half guard.
Dude trying to control here.
Dude gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude controls Pen momentarily but Pen frees himself.
Pen stands up over Dude, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude looking for a guillotine here but Pen defends easily.
Pen distracts Dude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pen with a nice head shot there.
Dude looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pen.
Dude trying to control the position.
Pen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dude on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dude working a defensive guard here.
Dude 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.
Pen postures up in Dude's guard and throws a big left but Dude blocks it.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen postures up.
Pen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dude has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pen has managed to get both his arms back between Dude's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Pen looking to sit in guard and control but Dude gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dude preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen is working hard here to advance position.
Pen pulls Dude in close to his closed guard and prevents Dude from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dude stands and steps away. Pen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dude fails with a takedown attempt.
Pen darts in looking for a takedown but Dude gets double underhooks and turns Pen into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Dude's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dude as he avoids it easily.
Dude misses with a takedown attempt - Pen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Pen 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.
Pen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dude.
Pen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dude throws a body kick that misses
and Pen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dude won't be happy with that.
Dude struggling a bit here.
Pen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dude can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude is not content to let Pen control the position.
Pen landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude regains half guard.
Dude looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pen slips a nice elbow through Dude's hands, connecting with Dude's forehead.
Dude is trying to get back to full guard.
Dude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pen stops Dude from standing up.
Tj Pen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pen wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pen trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude wants to sweep here but Pen controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pen has a takedown stuffed.
As Pen backs off Dude throws a huge counter combo but Pen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pen tries to clinch but Dude moves out of range.
Pen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dude shoots in looking for a takedown but Pen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dude's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pen shoots in and gets a takedown into Dude's guard.
Dude uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dude is breathing heavily.
Pen fails with the takedown
and Dude moves into the clinch.
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!
Dude jumps guard and drags Pen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Dude is adopting a defensive guard.
Pen connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dude pulls Pen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pen from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Dude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dude quickly recovers to half guard.
Dude is staying active underneath Pen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dude makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dude.
Pen postures up and lands a big shot to Dude's brow.
Dude tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dude working for a triangle but Pen defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen distracts Dude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pen working some strikes from top position.
Pen postures up and lands a big shot to Dude's brow.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Pen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude looking to control.
Pen with a nice head shot there.
Pen postures up and lands a big shot to Dude's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Pen trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Pen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
Pen trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude is looking for a triangle but Pen pushes his legs off easily.
Dude controls Pen momentarily but Pen frees himself.
Dude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Dude.
Dude gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Pen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dude has momentary wrist control but Pen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pen cracks Dude with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Pen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Pen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Nyland (ranked 25480 p4p, 25189 weight class) and Andy Shearer (ranked 709 p4p, 730 weight class). Shearer has chosen Coming Home Newcastle as his entrance music. Andy Shearer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215
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3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Nyland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Shearer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shearer tries to kick Nyland off in order to stand up. Nyland Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyland is trying to get an arm triangle but Shearer is defending well.
Nyland is staying tight to Shearer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nyland decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyland drives through and clinches with Shearer against the cage.
Nyland breaks from the clinch.
Shearer looks to clinch
and Shearer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nyland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shearer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nyland manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shearer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nyland passes to full mount!
Nyland is working for a guillotine from mount but Shearer frees his head quite easily.
Nyland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyland throws some wild stikes that Shearer manages to avoid easily.
Shearer wants to get back to his feet.
Nyland controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyland looking to ground and pound but Shearer is blocking nicely.
Nyland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nyland stands up from mount. Strange move.
Shearer looks winded!
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.
Shearer looks to clinch
and Nyland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nyland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shearer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nyland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shearer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Nyland 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shearer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shearer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Shearer misses the target.
Nyland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shearer manages to circle out of the way.
Nyland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shearer quickly recovers to half guard.
Shearer pushes Nyland off but Nyland dives into side control.
The referee asks Nyland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nyland prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nyland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shearer is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross Nyland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer defending against the ground and pound.
Shearer stops Nyland from passing to mount.
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.
Nyland stands up and beckons Shearer to his feet.
Nyland fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Shearer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nyland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shearer can do to turn this around?
Nyland clinches with his opponent.
Nyland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shearer up against the cage.
Nyland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shearer.
Nyland tries for a takedown but Shearer manages to get underhooks.
Nyland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shearer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyland looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Nyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shearer lands a shoulder strike.
Shearer breaks the clinch.
Nyland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shearer was covering up waiting for the punch and Nyland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shearer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nyland tries to pull guard but Shearer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nyland manages to break the clinch.
Shearer misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Nyland's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nyland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shearer pushes Nyland up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nyland.
Nyland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shearer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shearer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shearer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nyland tries to pull guard but Shearer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shearer.
Shearer tries to pull guard but Nyland won't allow it.
Nyland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shearer is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shearer can't break the clinch.
Nyland breaks from the clinch.
Nyland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Shearer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shearer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shearer tries to clinch but Nyland is having none of it.
Nyland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nyland moves into the clinch.
Shearer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shearer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nyland walks away with a smile on his face. Shearer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nyland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shearer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nyland darts in and clinches Shearer up against the cage.
Nyland goes for a takedown attempt but Shearer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shearer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nyland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shearer doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyland circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shearer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shearer.
Shearer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shearer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shearer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shearer looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyland wants to take the fight to the mat but Shearer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nyland jumps guard.
Nyland pulls Shearer in close to prevent any damage.
Nyland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shearer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nyland's body to avoid the submission. Nyland has instead reached around Shearer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nyland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ross Nyland!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Day (ranked 3337 p4p, 3723 weight class) and Titoxo Podric (ranked 356 p4p, 393 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
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, Titoxo Podric!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Podric both land. Nice combination.
Day defending well as Podric loads up on a big left hand.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Podric throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Podric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Day misses.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Day shoots in but Podric avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Podric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Day connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Podric scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Podric. Those never looked like landing.
Podric ducks under a wild hook from Day.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Podric slips a jab from Day.
Day misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podric.
Day misses with a hook
and Podric counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Podric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Podric prevents Day from getting back to his feet.
Day on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Day tries to get out of the position.
Podric tries to stand but Day is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is trying to keep Podric in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Day throws the left hand but Podric avoids the punch easily.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Podric misses with a double jab.
A big left from Day misses.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
so Podric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Day wants to stand but Podric is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podric stands up over Day, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Podric is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Podric has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Day is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Podric sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Podric is out of range and Day settles back down.
Podric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day misses with a hook. Podric ducked under it nicely.
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Podric slips a straight right by Day.
Podric's corner calls for a 1-2. Podric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
Day misses with a left hand
and Podric counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Podric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Podric.
Day misses with a straight right.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
Day attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Day cracks Podric with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Podric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric moves out of range of the strikes.
Day shoots for a takedown but Podric saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Day misses with a straight right.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Day misses with a straight right.
Podric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Podric with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Podric throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
Podric misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.
Day throws a good cross that connects.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day throws out a loose jab but Podric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podric manages to avoid it.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podric moves away.
Day throws a series of punches but Podric avoids them all with ease.
Day misses with the combination.
Podric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a right and a left that Podric avoids nicely.
Podric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podric jabs at Day's body.
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!
Podric misses with a wild combination.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Podric moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Day throws a jab when Podric was well out of range.
Day throws a jab when Podric was well out of range.
Podric defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Day works Podric's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Podric.
Podric defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Podric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Podric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Podric takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Day misses with a straight left.
Titoxo Podric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Podric counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Podric 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Podric scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Podric sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Day dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Podric throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Day misses.
Day displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Podric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Podric.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Podric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Day misses.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric scores with a body shot.
Podric slips under a jab.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Podric moves away and avoids it.
Sonny Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day throws out a loose jab but Podric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day punishes Podric's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Podric.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podric.
Podric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Podric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Day misses.
Podric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Podric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Podric landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podric controlling the action here.
Day on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Podric takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Day is looking to escape.
Podric has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Podric won't let Day get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Titoxo Podric has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podric sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Day in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Day squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Podric content just to control the position here.
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.
Podric lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Podric content just to control the position here.
Podric in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titoxo Podric.
I think Podric has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Titoxo Podric!
After the fight, Titoxo Podric was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 5037 p4p, 5726 weight class) and Jhonny Lait (ranked 526 p4p, 557 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jhonny Lait!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lait will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lait tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Lait ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Lait counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A punch lands to the side of Lait 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lait is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Lait takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Lait sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lait throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lait throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lait off to one side.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Lait.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Lait takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lait.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lait looks winded!
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lait gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson lands a jab to Lait's midsection.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Lait didn't see that one coming.
 Lait is rocked!
Lait on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lait doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson cracks Lait with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lait is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Lait slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Are you kidding me?! Anderson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lait clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Brownie Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nowak (ranked 3796 p4p, 3445 weight class) and Shang OR (ranked 470 p4p, 436 weight class). OR has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Jan Nowak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Nowak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shang OR!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak scores with a takedown into OR's guard.
OR looks winded!
Nowak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OR swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nowak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nowak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nowak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nowak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OR won't allow Nowak to pass to mount.
Nowak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OR for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak is looking to advance position but OR won't allow it.
Nowak is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OR!
Nowak controlling from mount.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nowak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nowak wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak raining down shots from the mount!
Nowak controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nowak gets a takedown into half guard.
Nowak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nowak controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak fails to move to back control.
OR is breathing heavily.
Nowak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nowak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OR can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak continues to stall.
OR prevents Nowak from taking his back.
Nowak controlling the position easily from mount.
Nowak'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.
Nowak prevents OR from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OR has left one of his arms exposed and Nowak doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. OR screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Nowak!
Jan Nowak is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Jan Nowak made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 3026 p4p, 3464 weight class) and Lee Comblin (ranked 396 p4p, 447 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Comblin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comblin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Comblin's head.
It looks like Lee Comblin has been cut.
Comblin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dixon digs a good hook to Comblin's body.
A jab lands there for Dixon.
Dixon digs a good hook to Comblin's body.
Comblin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Comblin misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Comblin's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Comblin doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Lee Comblin's cut even more.
Dixon lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Comblin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dixon from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Comblin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Dixon!
Ali Dixon is the new middleweight champion!
Ali Dixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1784 p4p, 3248 weight class) and Rob Smith (ranked 242 p4p, 405 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Anstey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anstey scores with a punch to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Smith ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith has hold of one of Anstey's legs. Anstey is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Smith is fighting to break Anstey's control of his arms but Anstey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Smith postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anstey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a decent shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anstey trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anstey is defending well.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anstey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith lands some strikes from the bottom.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a left hand.
Anstey wants a takedown.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anstey can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Anstey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anstey is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Smith won't allow Anstey to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey working Smith over with strikes.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control here.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anstey regains guard immediately.
Anstey trying to control the position here.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.
 It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
 Anstey is rocked!
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Anstey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Anstey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Anstey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
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