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LAFC Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matos Mirando (ranked 5002 p4p, 6481 weight class) and Hector Vibroni (ranked 125 p4p, 173 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matos Mirando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Vibroni !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirando misses with a body kick.
Mirando closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mirando wants to control but Vibroni is keeping him busy.
Vibroni is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mirando connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirando working the head and body with strikes.
Mirando working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
 Vibroni is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mirando! That's hurt Vibroni ! Will he recover? Mirando fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matos Mirando!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Christ (ranked 4807 p4p, 6299 weight class) and Cletus McQuire (ranked 154 p4p, 170 weight class). Cletus McQuire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joel Christ's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cletus McQuire!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuire gets the takedown into side control.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but McQuire drags him back down.
Christ is not content to let McQuire control the position.
Christ is trying to buck McQuire off.
Christ is not content to let McQuire control the position.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuire 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.
McQuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McQuire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and McQuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christ won't be happy with that.
McQuire is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ tries to escape but McQuire is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christ tries to escape but McQuire is in control.
McQuire trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is not content to let McQuire control the position.
Christ is pushing McQuire's head away, looking to escape. McQuire manages to hold on to the position though.
McQuire trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ pushes McQuire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McQuire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McQuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christ seems a little lost for a moment, as McQuire dominates the positioning.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McQuire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McQuire gets a takedown into half guard.
McQuire trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
McQuire tries to pass to full mount but Christ defends it.
McQuire stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McQuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christ looks to land a right hand but McQuire moved out of range.
Cletus McQuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Cletus McQuire has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables McQuire to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ is looking to stand up but McQuire isn't so interested in that idea.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McQuire has eaten all the pies!
McQuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McQuire trying to control the position but Christ is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is pushing McQuire's head away, looking to escape. McQuire manages to hold on to the position though.
McQuire landing a few strikes.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuire stands up and beckons Christ to his feet.
McQuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christ lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Christ digs a good body shot into McQuire's ribs.
McQuire is breathing heavily.
McQuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christ is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Christ drops McQuire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McQuire looks back up at him and smiles so Christ waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McQuire is rocked!
That has opened up Cletus McQuire's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes McQuire! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joel Christ!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Ribodeaux (ranked 5429 p4p, 24596 weight class) and Lazar Petrovic (ranked 254 p4p, 297 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Ribodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lazar Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribodeaux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribodeaux'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.
Ribodeaux tries for a kimura but Petrovic is defending well.
Petrovic tries to improve position but can't.
Petrovic is trying to control Ribodeaux's posture but Ribodeaux avoids it.
Ribodeaux has hold of Petrovic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Petrovic seems comfortable defending it but Ribodeaux has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Petrovic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Petrovic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ribodeaux couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bubba Ribodeaux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Liddell (ranked 5148 p4p, 4948 weight class) and Dwayne Mill (ranked 571 p4p, 559 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chunk Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Mill!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mill gets caught napping as Liddell dives in and scores a takedown. Mill manages to retain guard.
Mill is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
Mill wants to sweep here but Liddell controlling him for the moment.
Mill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Liddell controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Mill has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liddell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mill is keeping the position for now.
Liddell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liddell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Liddell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill manages to get to full guard.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Mill.
Mill is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
Liddell 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.
Liddell cracks Mill with a solid left hand.
Mill is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Mill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mill holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Liddell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Liddell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liddell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mill controls Liddell momentarily but Liddell frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell content to stall in guard here.
Liddell postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liddell.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Mill on that attempt.
Liddell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Liddell working away.
Mill prevents Liddell from improving position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on Liddell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Liddell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mill keeps working.
Mill struggling a bit here.
Liddell working the body and head with strikes.
Mill tries to bench press Liddell off him but Liddell keeps the position.
Mill taking a bit of punishment here - Liddell scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mill is positioning himself to get back to 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!
Liddell working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chunk Liddell 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.
Liddell jabs Mill to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Mill. Mill gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddell.
Mill blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mill gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liddell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liddell is controlling him.
Mill tries to strike from the bottom.
Mill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mill keeping full guard, as Liddell tries to pass.
Liddell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liddell is pushing down on Mill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mill is fighting to maintain full guard but Liddell has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liddell trying to mount his opponent but Mill defends it.
Liddell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mill!
Mill tries to hold on but Liddell postures up.
Liddell lands a couple of good shots and Mill has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Liddell is hanging on to Mill's back as he tries to escape.
Liddell is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mill has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Liddell has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mill taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Liddell doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chunk Liddell!
A relieved looking Chunk Liddell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Dwayne Mill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is part of learning, this is just a set back and I will return next time fully prepared and ready.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Hardman (ranked 2720 p4p, 5161 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 360 p4p, 562 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman moves into the clinch.
Hardman slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Hardman.
Hardman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phillips fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Hardman has him pressed against the cage.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman effectively controlling the action here.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillon Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is struggling to control the position.
Hardman lands a right hand.
Hardman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Hardman working Phillips over with knees to the body.
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Hardman takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Hardman scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Hardman scores with a jab to the head.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman cracks Phillips with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Phillips to stand back up!
Phillips is rocked!
It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Hardman lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Phillips - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hardman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Hardman!
A victorious Dillon Hardman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 3528 p4p, 4255 weight class) and Devin Brown (ranked 195 p4p, 220 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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Brown!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sokol blocking some punches.
Brown tries to circle away but Sokol has him pinned against the cage.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Sokol breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Sokol throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sokol scores with a kick to the body.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
And Sokol counters with a quick kick to the body but Brown blocks it.
Sokol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sokol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sokol works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sokol is controlling him well.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokol has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brown is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sokol yanks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sokol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Sokol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Sydal (ranked 4871 p4p, 3703 weight class) and Robek Robeksson (ranked 535 p4p, 450 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Sydal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robek Robeksson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robeksson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sydal. Sydal gets slowly back to his feet.
Sydal with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Robeksson to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sydal. Robeksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sydal drops his hands momentarily and Robeksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robeksson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sydal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robeksson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Robeksson lands a big shot that drops Sydal! Can he finish him?
 Sydal is rocked!
 It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sydal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robeksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robeksson forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Robeksson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robeksson moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robeksson tries for a kimura but Sydal is defending well.
Robeksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee asks Robeksson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robeksson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Robeksson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robeksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sydal is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robeksson trying to control the position but Sydal is working away.
Robeksson controlling the position.
Sydal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robeksson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robeksson is looking to take a break and control but Sydal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sydal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robeksson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robeksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sydal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robeksson is looking to work his way around to Sydal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robeksson avoids the attempt from Sydal to control.
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robeksson working for a guillotine from mount but Sydal is in no mood to give up.
Robeksson content just to control the position here.
Robeksson works his way to his opponent's back.
Sydal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sydal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robeksson on the ground.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Robeksson trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robeksson tightening his grip on Sydal, looking for the choke.
Robeksson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sydal is defending well but eventually Robeksson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sydal has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robek Robeksson!
Robek Robeksson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Djuradj Brankovic (ranked 3098 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Asher Barnes (ranked 344 p4p, 378 weight class). Asher Barnes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Djuradj Brankovic's chin.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djuradj Brankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asher Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brankovic misses with a straight left.
Brankovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Brankovic.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Brankovic saw that one coming.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Brankovic.
Brankovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Brankovic's head.
A big right from Brankovic misses.
Asher Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Brankovic misses with a straight left.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Barnes tries to get set, Brankovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brankovic.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Brankovic misses its intended target.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Brankovic avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Brankovic.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brankovic is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Djuradj Brankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brankovic throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Brankovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brankovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Brankovic misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brankovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Brankovic saw that one coming.
Brankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brankovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Brankovic moves away from the strike by Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brankovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Brankovic misses with a straight right.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Brankovic is avoiding it.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Brankovic leaves Barnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brankovic.
Brankovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Brankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brankovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asher Barnes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brankovic looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Brankovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brankovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Brankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Brankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brankovic avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Brankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Brankovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Brankovic throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brankovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brankovic avoids it.
Brankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Brankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brankovic blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Asher Barnes has been cut.
A short left from Brankovic.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Brankovic avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brankovic's elbow.
Brankovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brankovic jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes tries to clinch but Brankovic moves out of range.
Brankovic looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Brankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Brankovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Brankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Brankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Brankovic scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Brankovic moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brankovic, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Brankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes throws a hook but Brankovic avoids it easily.
Brankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brankovic tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brankovic.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Brankovic tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brankovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brankovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brankovic looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brankovic defends it well.
Brankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brankovic defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
As Barnes tries to get set, Brankovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
Djuradj Brankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brankovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Brankovic counters by clinching up.
Brankovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brankovic lands a damaging elbow.
Brankovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Brankovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Djuradj Brankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asher Barnes.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Brankovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brankovic.
Brankovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Brankovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuradj Brankovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asher Barnes'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. This is the final round!
Barnes takes a swing at Brankovic's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Brankovic misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brankovic.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Brankovic's shoulder, as Brankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Brankovic misses with a looping left.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Brankovic's shoulder, as Brankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Brankovic looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Brankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Brankovic tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Brankovic.
Brankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Brankovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Brankovic takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brankovic defends it well.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Brankovic sprawls well.
Brankovic swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Brankovic misses with a body shot.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brankovic.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Brankovic lands the left hand.
Brankovic throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brankovic.
Brankovic is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Brankovic misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brankovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Brankovic checks the leg kick.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Brankovic checks it.
Brankovic tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brankovic.
Brankovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brankovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brankovic slips under a jab.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Brankovic off the cage and back into range.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brankovic is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Brankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brankovic blocks a jab.
Brankovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Brankovic's body. Brankovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brankovic works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Brankovic.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Brankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Brankovic moves into the clinch.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes is looking to control Brankovic's arms but Brankovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnes has his back to the cage.
Brankovic misses with the head strike.
A short right from Brankovic on the inside.
Brankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Brankovic - that landed with a thud.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brankovic lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Brankovic.
Brankovic throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brankovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Brankovic is avoiding it.
Brankovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Brankovic pushes him off.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Brankovic ducks down to avoid it.
As Barnes tries to get set, Brankovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Brankovic circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes slips a straight right by Brankovic.
Brankovic throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Brankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djuradj Brankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brankovic 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djuradj Brankovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Djuradj Brankovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seok Yi (ranked 2828 p4p, 3282 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 292 p4p, 321 weight class). Yi's entrance music is Chris Travis - We Up. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seok Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Yi.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yi misses with a lunging right hand
and Widforss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Yi is having none of it.
Yi tries to roll over but Widforss keeps him under control.
Widforss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yi tries to get to full guard but Widforss has control of the leg.
Yi gets full guard.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Widforss stopping the sweep attempt from Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi trying to keep a closed guard but Widforss is proving a slippery customer.
Yi is pulling down on Widforss's head. It's preventing any offense from Widforss, at least for the moment.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi is pulling down on Widforss's head to control his posture.
Yi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Yi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yi looking to control.
Yi wants to sweep here but Widforss controlling him for the moment.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widforss's best efforts.
Widforss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widforss is keen to just control but Yi is a slippery customer.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
Yi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss throwing shots but Yi is blocking nicely.
Widforss is trying to control. Yi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Widforss connects with a nice short shot to Yi's temple.
Widforss is keen to just control but Yi is a slippery customer.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
Yi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widforss is trying to control. Yi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yi is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yi is doing well to control the position and prevent Widforss from advancing to side control.
Yi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Widforss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yi working a defensive guard here.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yi trying to control the position here.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Yi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yi is working hard here to advance position.
Widforss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi wants to sweep here but Widforss controlling him for the moment.
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seok Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Yi moved out of range nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Widforss.
You can see the frustration on Yi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yi is thwarting Widforss's attempts to control the position.
Yi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi prevents Widforss from improving his position.
Widforss is trying to control but Yi manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Yi saw that one coming.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi blocks a jab.
Widforss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yi sends Widforss crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yi is motioning to the referee to let Widforss up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Widforss slips under a jab from Yi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Yi misses with a hook to the body
and Widforss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yi!
Widforss fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yi sneaks back into half guard.
Yi trying to control but Widforss postures up.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
Yi is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yi is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Widforss throwing shots but Yi is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Yi keeps moving.
Widforss won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
Widforss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Widforss passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Yi gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widforss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi pulls Widforss in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi working a defensive guard here.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Widforss controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Widforss's shoulder, as Widforss tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Yi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widforss.
Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Widforss momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yi is looking to improve his position.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yi is refusing to be controlled, as Widforss sits in half guard.
Yi is holding on to half guard well.
Widforss blocks the strikes from Yi.
Yi gets full guard.
Yi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Yi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yi is thwarting Widforss's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Widforss trying to control from the bottom.
Widforss wants to get back to full guard.
Yi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widforss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yi moves nicely into side control.
Yi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seok Yi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yi lands with a shot to the body.
Yi throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.
Widforss feints and as Yi raises his hands in defense, Widforss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widforss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yi's head.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi is looking to stall here but Widforss recovers full guard.
Yi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widforss keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi is pushing down on Widforss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Widforss is fighting to maintain full guard but Yi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yi thows a huge punch but Widforss dodges it nicely.
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.
Yi prevents Widforss from improving his position.
Yi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yi tries to control but Widforss wriggling away.
Yi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yi thowing shots but they're missing.
Yi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi continues to stall.
Yi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding Yi's attempts to control the action.
Yi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Widforss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Widforss wants to hold on but Yi pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding Yi's attempts to control the action.
Widforss tries to lock up and control but Yi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Widforss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Widforss is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Seok Yi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seok Yi!
Seok Yi 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Christ (ranked 2707 p4p, 2765 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 153 p4p, 158 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Christ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Christ is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson gets through Christ's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working Christ over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Christ has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson cracks Christ with a nice body shot.
Jackson works on Christ's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Christ's ribcage. Christ let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Christ.
Jackson tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Christ tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Christ being controlled against the cage.
Christ throws a head punch that misses.
Christ cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christ seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Good body shot from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson has Christ pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Christ tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Christ's guard.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christ has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson works over Christ with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson stops Christ from standing up.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ is rocked!
Christ has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Christ is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson stops Christ from standing up.
Jackson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Christ's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson 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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