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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Regal Montgomery (ranked 2651 p4p, 2653 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 296 p4p, 297 weight class). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Regal Montgomery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regal Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Montgomery forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Montgomery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy presses Montgomery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Montgomery has managed to clinch.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy works on Montgomery's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy 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.
Montgomery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Montgomery has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Murphy regains half guard.
Montgomery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Montgomery eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montgomery is working away from the top position though.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montgomery passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Montgomery is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery controlling the action here.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
That's four 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.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Liam Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montgomery has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into 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 Regal Montgomery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Montgomery just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Montgomery forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
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!
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montgomery or not.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is working Montgomery over against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Liam Murphy made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan St Pierre (ranked 3819 p4p, 1000 weight class) and New Home (ranked 435 p4p, 140 weight class). Home has chosen Ransom as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, New Home!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Jonathan St Pierre has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Home.
Home wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Home throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Home throws a looping overhand right but St Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Home wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Home can do anything to dispel that myth.
Home manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Home blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Home lands with a straight right. St Pierre didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Home.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Home slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Home lands a big shot that drops St Pierre! Can he finish him?
 St Pierre is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Home wants to get up but he can't break St Pierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oh St Pierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre has a closed guard, preventing Home from standing up.
St Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Home must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking for a triangle here. Home is fighting it but it looks tight! St Pierre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Home is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonathan St Pierre!
Jonathan St Pierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Martinez (ranked 3663 p4p, 713 weight class) and Kikuchiyo Mifune (ranked 471 p4p, 96 weight class). Mifune has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kikuchiyo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mifune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Fabiano Martinez has been cut.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mifune defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Mifune into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mifune scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mifune.
Mifune is working Martinez over against the cage.
Mifune lands an elbow inside that Martinez shrugs off.
Mifune lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martinez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mifune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabiano Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Mifune.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mifune gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
Mifune lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
A short right from Mifune on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Martinez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinez is trying to maintain a safe position but Mifune gets an underhook and turns Martinez into the cage.
Mifune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mifune fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mifune cracks Martinez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Martinez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mifune finish him?
Martinez is rocked!
Mifune goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mifune goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Martinez stumbles back but Mifune runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Martinez to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Martinez will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kikuchiyo Mifune!
Kikuchiyo Mifune tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 1722 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Maurice Tillet (ranked 257 p4p, 240 weight class). Ebubekir Siddik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ebubekir Siddik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Tillet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Siddik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tillet is in Siddik's guard.
Tillet postures up and lands a big shot to Siddik's brow.
Siddik pulls Tillet in close to his closed guard and prevents Tillet from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Siddik keeps moving.
Siddik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Siddik blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet won't allow Siddik to sweep him here.
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik has his hands on Tillet's head, controlling the position.
Tillet preventing the sweep.
Tillet is fighting to break Siddik's control of his arms but Siddik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tillet shoots in for a takedown but Siddik shows good takedown defense.
Tillet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tillet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siddik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tillet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Tillet has wrist control.
Siddik forces his way into half guard.
Tillet is pressing down on Siddik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siddik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tillet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillet, not yet.
Tillet tries to strike from the bottom.
Tillet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillet striking off his back but it's not causing Siddik any problems.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Tillet.
Tillet has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tillet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tillet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Siddik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tillet.
Siddik is pressing down on Tillet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siddik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Siddik blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik has Tillet pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tillet working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tillet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik pulls Tillet in close to prevent any damage.
Siddik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddik trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maurice Tillet will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Siddik moves into the clinch.
Tillet wants the takedown. Siddik is fighting it off but Tillet persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Siddik's guard against the cage.
Tillet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tillet won't allow Siddik to sweep him here.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddik is pulling down on Tillet's head to control his posture.
Siddik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet preventing the sweep.
Tillet is fighting to break Siddik's control of his arms but Siddik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siddik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tillet is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tillet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tillet's guard.
Siddik throwing strikes from guard but Tillet blocks nicely.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Maurice Tillet has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Tillet keeps moving.
Siddik distracts Tillet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tillet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik has momentary wrist control but Tillet slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik controlling the position.
Siddik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Siddik blocks nicely.
Tillet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siddik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet postures up and lands a big shot to Siddik's brow.
Siddik seems keen to control Tillet's posture.
Siddik wants to sweep here but Tillet controlling him for the moment.
Siddik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tillet's guard.
Tillet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillet, not yet.
Tillet trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
Siddik won't allow Tillet to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siddik connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Tillet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Tillet misses with a right hand
and Siddik counters with a single leg into guard. Tillet didn't expect that.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillet's head.
Tillet trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
Tillet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siddik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siddik thows a huge punch but Tillet dodges it nicely.
Tillet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siddik trying to control but Tillet is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik is working Tillet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Siddik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tillet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tillet wants to sweep but no luck.
Siddik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siddik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tillet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there.
Tillet striking off his back but it's not causing Siddik any problems.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tillet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Siddik's waist but Siddik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tillet off to one side.
Tillet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tillet slips a jab from Siddik.
The crowd cheers as Siddik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tillet doesn't seem phased though.
Tillet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siddik is fending him off so far but Tillet persists. Nope, Siddik circles away and we're back to standing.
Siddik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tillet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tillet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Siddik off and has taken his back!
Tillet throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Siddik covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tillet doesn't have the hooks in and Siddik manages to turn into his guard.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tillet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siddik's guard.
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik looking for a sweep. Not yet Siddik, not yet.
Siddik is working hard here to advance position.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet looking to pass the guard.
Siddik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siddik wants to sweep here but Tillet controlling him for the moment.
Siddik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Siddik pulls Tillet in close to prevent any damage.
Siddik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet with a nice head shot there.
Siddik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tillet manages to get himself to full guard.
Tillet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tillet has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tillet 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.
Maurice Tillet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tillet is trying to keep Siddik in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tillet 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Tillet!
A victorious Maurice Tillet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 807 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 113 p4p, 155 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Blank explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blank wants to land a leg kick but Bich is out of range.
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blank throws a nice looking combination but Bich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bich moves into the clinch.
Bich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bich.
Blank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Blank tries to get set, Bich tries to push him back and clinch up but Blank manages to avoid the attempt.
Bich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blank!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blank prevents Bich from moving into mount.
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.
Bich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blank to his feet.
A combination from Blank does no damage.
Blank jabs Bich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blank looks for the body kick but Bich saw that one coming.
Blank lands a jab.
Blank looks to land a combination but Bich avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blank kicks Bich off and gets to his feet.
Frank Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blank but Blank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Bich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blank sprawls well initially but Bich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bich controlling the pace.
Bich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blank can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank tries to get to full guard but Bich has control of the leg.
Bich trying to control the pace.
Blank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bich controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phuc Dat Bich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blank is looking to slow Bich down with leg kicks.
Bich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blank's corner calls for a 1-2. Blank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bich scores with a takedown into Blank's guard.
Bich controlling from the top position.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blank is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bich preventing the sweep.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich 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.
Bich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phuc Dat Bich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bich circles away quickly and effectively.
Blank misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank thumps Bich with a low kick.
Blank misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blank. That's going to slow Bich down.
Bich tries to land a front kick but Blank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bich checks a leg kick.
Blank throws a leg kick but Bich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bich. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bich misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank swats away the attempt to clinch by Bich.
Bich misses with a series of wild punches.
Blank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bich closes the distance and clinches.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Blank has him pressed against the cage.
Blank lands an elbow inside.
Bich manages to break the clinch.
Blank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blank wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blank swinging wildly here.
Bich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank misses with a double jab.
Bich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bich 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.
Bich stands and steps away. Blank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich'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. 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.
Blank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blank misses with a double jab.
Blank misses with a double jab
and Bich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bich.
Bich blocks a body shot from Blank.
Bich has Blank pressed against the cage.
Bich throws an elbow that misses.
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank takes a swing at Bich's ribcage but misses.
Bich throws a big counter combination but Blank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bich is looking to land body kicks.
Blank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bich circles away quickly and effectively.
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bich tries to pull guard but Blank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bich takes a swing at Blank's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Blank.
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank scores with a hook to the body. Bich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blank throws a leg kick but Bich moved away.
Frank Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blank throws a push kick but Bich slaps the foot to one side.
Bich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bich.
A punch combination from Blank misses.
Blank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bich.
Bich feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Bich blocks the low kick.
Bich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bich controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank is looking to improve his position but Bich isn't that keen on the idea.
Bich looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four 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.
Bich looking to ground and pound but Blank is blocking nicely.
Bich content just to control the position here.
Bich thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bich controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bich.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Blank.
I think Blank 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Blank!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Luciano (ranked 475 p4p, 1381 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 67 p4p, 189 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Get Lucky as his entrance music. Richard Ramirez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramirez pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Luciano stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.
Ramirez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez goes for a takedown attempt but Luciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richard Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Ramirez shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramirez tries to score a body lock takedown but Luciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramirez looks winded!
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Ramirez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramirez at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano sends Ramirez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Luciano is motioning to the referee to let Ramirez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez switches off momentarily and Luciano cracks him with a monster right hand! Ramirez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Luciano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
Richard Ramirez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll end you!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 1417 p4p, 350 weight class) and Ottaa Koppia (ranked 195 p4p, 53 weight class). Oliva's entrance music is Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). A fine choice. Biscuit Oliva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ottaa Koppia's chin.
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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 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottaa Koppia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
Koppia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Oliva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Koppia scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Koppia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Koppia saw that one coming.
Koppia checks a leg kick.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Koppia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva darts in and lands a nice 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!
Oliva wants to free his trapped foot but Koppia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koppia to regain full guard.
Koppia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Koppia keeps moving.
Oliva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koppia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliva has Koppia in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliva holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Koppia controlling him for the moment.
Oliva pulls Koppia in close to prevent any damage.
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Koppia is proving a slippery customer.
Oliva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koppia won't allow Oliva to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Koppia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koppia controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koppia lands a nice shot that snaps Oliva's head back.
Koppia scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliva is defended easily by Koppia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Koppia scores with a hook.
Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Good work by Koppia as he checks the leg kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Koppia counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliva is in trouble here! Koppia follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
After winning the bout, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 136 p4p, 282 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 20 p4p, 45 weight class). Little Late has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Shalashaska's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska walks into a straight right hand from Late.
We've been hearing reports that Shalashaska has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Late tries for a takedown but Shalashaska circles away easily
and Shalashaska moves into the clinch.
Late is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shalashaska to keep the fight standing.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late stuffs the takedown attempt from Shalashaska. Shalashaska gets slowly back to his feet.
Late doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Late misses with a takedown
and Shalashaska counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Late catches Shalashaska right on the button with a cross.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Late lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Late is predictable there
and Shalashaska counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalashaska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shalashaska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Late gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Late is controlling an arm, preventing Shalashaska from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Late tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shalashaska is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Late has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Late!
Shalashaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Late can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Late gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Late wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalashaska is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalashaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalashaska is keeping the position for now.
Late wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
Shalashaska wants to sweep here but Late controlling him for the moment.
Shalashaska has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Late has passed into side control.
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.
Shalashaska is not content to let Late control the position.
Shalashaska tries to buck Late off but Late is having none of it.
Shalashaska is working hard here to advance position.
Late wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalashaska keeps working.
Shalashaska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Late misses with a combination
and Shalashaska moves into the clinch.
Shalashaska presses Late against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Late is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Late wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shalashaska pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalashaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Shalashaska scores with a shoulder strike.
Shalashaska lands with a right to the head.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Shalashaska is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
Shalashaska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shalashaska lands a body punch.
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shalashaska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Shalashaska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shalashaska gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Late can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shalashaska passes to side control.
Shalashaska thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Late, who protects the arm well.
Late is looking to regain half guard here but Shalashaska keeps moving and retains side control.
Shalashaska thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shalashaska's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Shalashaska! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Late has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Shalashaska!
Post fight, Adam Shalashaska stared into the camera and said 'You're pretty good.'.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 388 p4p, 1010 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 57 p4p, 138 weight class). Kamogawa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Veer Union - Bitter End. This should be fireworks!
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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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa drops Green with a beautiful combination! Green stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kamogawa is looking for the KO!
Green is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Kamogawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamogawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamogawa has escaped and now he's on top!
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamogawa won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamogawa passes into half guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Kamogawa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamogawa jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is trying to work for a sweep but Kamogawa has mounted him!
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.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamogawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green is looking to improve his position but Kamogawa isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamogawa.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamogawa lands a big uppercut and Green crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Green looks OK. Kamogawa waves Green back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a series of wild punches.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Green got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kamogawa presses forward with punches and knees until Green stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Green closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 239 p4p, 24 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 38 p4p, 6 weight class). Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Stockton Slap Song. Noel Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Guilherme Godoi's chin.
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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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Godoi.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz tests Godoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz scores with a jab. Godoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Godoi circles away.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godoi in his tracks.
Diaz lands with a cross.
It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Godoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Godoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Godoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz cracks Godoi with a good jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godoi.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Godoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Godoi.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Godoi.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godoi.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Godoi.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Godoi with an uppercut!
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godoi slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Godoi.
A short uppercut from Godoi.
Godoi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Godoi on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godoi works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Godoi breaks the clinch.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Godoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Godoi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Godoi's body.
Godoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Godoi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Godoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
It looked like Godoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Godoi shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godoi.
Godoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Godoi moves out of range.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godoi throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Godoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
Diaz has his foot on Godoi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Godoi works his way back into a safe position though.
Godoi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Godoi postures up.
Godoi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godoi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Godoi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Godoi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Godoi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noel Diaz! Noel Diaz retains his welterweight title!
Noel Diaz 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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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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