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BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Norling (ranked 2965 p4p, 5611 weight class) and Douglas Cardozo (ranked 359 p4p, 531 weight class). Norling comes to the cage accompanied by Scarlet - Age of seduction. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Cardozo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardozo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cardozo.
Cardozo drives through with a takedown into Norling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo tries to advance to mount but Norling denies him.
Cardozo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Norling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cardozo's guard! Nice work there by Norling!
Norling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo is trying to keep Norling in close.
Norling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardozo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norling won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Cardozo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cardozo working for a triangle but Norling defends it easily.
Norling with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling is working Cardozo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cardozo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Norling can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardozo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cardozo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardozo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo is trying to control. Norling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
Norling won't allow Cardozo to pass to mount.
Cardozo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norling sees it coming and defends easily.
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Norling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Norling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Norling is defending well.
Norling is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardozo.
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Norling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Norling defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cardozo lands a jab to Norling's midsection.
Cardozo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardozo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cardozo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Cardozo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cardozo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardozo at a distance.
Norling tries to clinch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norling staying out of range there.
Norling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardozo scores with a takedown into Norling's guard.
Cardozo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norling's guard.
Cardozo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardozo wants to free his trapped foot but Norling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling is trying to stand back up but Cardozo is controlling him
Cardozo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardozo is looking for a kimura here.
Cardozo is working for a kimura here but Norling manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cardozo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling throws a strike but Cardozo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cardozo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norling can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardozo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Norling defends it.
Norling tries to kick Cardozo off but Cardozo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cardozo tries to pass to full mount but Norling defends it.
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norling tries to kick Cardozo off but Cardozo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norling makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cardozo misses with a looping right.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo misses with a hook.
Cardozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardozo misses the jab.
Norling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardozo.
Cardozo avoids a kick to the body.
Norling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cardozo.
Norling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardozo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardozo.
A little jabbing left from Cardozo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling tries to clinch up.
Cardozo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cardozo jabs at Norling's body.
Cardozo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cardozo tries to keep at a distance but Norling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardozo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling wants to clinch but Cardozo slips to the side
and Cardozo counters with a single leg into guard. Norling didn't expect that.
Norling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Norling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardozo misses with a wild body shot.
Cardozo lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand.
Norling shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardozo tries to sprawl out of it but Norling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardozo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norling is looking to wear down Cardozo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardozo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
Norling shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardozo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo looking to score a takedown here. Norling is defending well but Cardozo drives through and ends up in Norling's guard.
Cardozo prevents Norling from getting back to his feet.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Norling is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norling blocks a jab.
As Cardozo looks to move away, Norling throws a big counter combo but Cardozo just gets out of the way.
Norling shoots for a double leg takedown but Cardozo sprawls well. He's pushed Norling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.
Norling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norling clinches up against the cage.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Norling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norling.
Norling tries to clinch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Cardozo misses with a straight left.
Norling lunges at Cardozo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardozo's hand.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardozo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardozo or perhaps it was just good defense by Norling, which made it look bad.
Douglas Cardozo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Cardozo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
Norling lands a slapping body shot.
Norling throws a solid leg kick but Cardozo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norling.
Cardozo takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Norling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Norling as Cardozo shoots in.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo lands a jab to the head.
Norling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norling lands a body shot.
Norling misses with a low kick.
Norling gets a clinch.
Cardozo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norling after a bit of a struggle.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling is trying to push Cardozo away but Cardozo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardozo keeps the fight on the outside.
Norling moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardozo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Douglas Cardozo!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Douglas Cardozo!
Douglas Cardozo wins by split decision!
Douglas Cardozo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nils Norling was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Long (ranked 3442 p4p, 3152 weight class) and Peoples Champion (ranked 410 p4p, 380 weight class). Champion has chosen Aegukka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peoples Champion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion blocks a head kick by Long.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Long throws a leg kick but Champion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champion cracks Long with an open hand slap.
Long throws a right and a left that Champion avoids nicely.
No joy there for Champion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Champion scores with a hook.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch but Champion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Long.
Long throws a series of punches but Champion moves out of range.
Champion misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Champion clinches.
Champion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long dodges the punch combination from Champion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Champion lands a head shot.
 Long is rocked!
Champion throws a right hand that Long ducks under and follows up with a left that Long also avoids with ease.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Champion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Champion moves into the clinch.
Long tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long seems to have got his legs back now.
Long tries a knee to the head but Champion blocks it.
Champion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Champion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Champion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Champion cracks Long with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Long tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Champion pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Long is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peoples Champion!
In his post fight interview, Peoples Champion started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chakrit Pratoomwong (ranked 2706 p4p, 3371 weight class) and Jerricho Patterson (ranked 337 p4p, 422 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrit Pratoomwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerricho Patterson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratoomwong moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Pratoomwong. Those never looked like landing.
Pratoomwong misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Pratoomwong. Beautiful body shot.
Pratoomwong throws a head kick that misses.
Pratoomwong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pratoomwong's head.
 It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Pratoomwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Pratoomwong sees coming a mile off.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Pratoomwong.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratoomwong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pratoomwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patterson.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pratoomwong.
Patterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pratoomwong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pratoomwong throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease.
Patterson walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratoomwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chakrit Pratoomwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Pratoomwong.
A head kick lands from Patterson that sends Pratoomwong to the canvas. Pratoomwong tries to scramble back to his feet but Patterson brings him back down into side control.
Pratoomwong is rocked!
Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pratoomwong, who protects the arm well.
Oh Pratoomwong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pratoomwong is trying to escape and Patterson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pratoomwong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Patterson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerricho Patterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 1634 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 243 p4p, 317 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzaku Kururugi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kururugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kururugi avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Kururugi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Kururugi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donk. Kushnirov catches Kururugi right on the button with a cross.
Kushnirov motions for Kururugi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov defending well as Kururugi loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Kururugi saw it coming and moves away.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kururugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kururugi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kushnirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kururugi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kushnirov. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Kururugi misses.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kururugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kururugi.
Kururugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kushnirov blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kururugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kururugi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov connects with a body shot that sends Kururugi's belly button to the back.
Kururugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses
letting Kururugi counter with a right hand.
Kururugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kururugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Kururugi's ribcage but misses.
Kururugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Kururugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kururugi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Kururugi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kururugi.
Kushnirov tries to land a front kick but Kururugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kururugi! But no joy.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kururugi moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Kururugi missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov scores with the left hand. Kururugi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov misses the body punch
and Kururugi counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kururugi.
Kururugi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kururugi scores with a nice right hand.
Kururugi lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kururugi connects with the punch.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Kururugi.
Kushnirov ducks right into an uppercut from Kururugi.
Kururugi slips under a jab.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kururugi looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kururugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Kururugi. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kururugi throws out a counter right but Kushnirov avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suzaku Kururugi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kushnirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kururugi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kururugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kururugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Kururugi down.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Kururugi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Kururugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kururugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Kururugi.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Kururugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kururugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
Kururugi scores with a one two! Kushnirov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov wants to land a leg kick but Kururugi is out of range.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Kururugi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kururugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushnirov tries to work over Kururugi's front leg with a kick but Kururugi checks it.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Kururugi was well out of range.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Kururugi's body.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body kick.
Kururugi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kururugi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Kururugi avoids it easily.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kururugi is out of range.
Kururugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov throws a combination that misses
and Kururugi counters with a body kick that stops Kushnirov in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses
and Kururugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kururugi misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Kururugi's body.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kururugi throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kururugi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
A nice combination there by Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Kururugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kururugi also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kururugi misses with a straight right.
Kururugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kururugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kururugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kururugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov scores with a head kick.
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!
A slow jab from Kururugi misses its intended target.
Kururugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kururugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Kururugi.
Kushnirov works the jab nicely.
Kushnirov is looking to chop away at Kururugi's legs.
Kushnirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kururugi forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kururugi's shoulder, as Kururugi tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kushnirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kururugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kururugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kushnirov throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kururugi walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
An inside leg kick from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kururugi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kururugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kururugi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kushnirov will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Kururugi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kururugi checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Kururugi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body kick there by Kururugi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kururugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kururugi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kushnirov blocks it well.
A nice leg kick from Kururugi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Kururugi.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Kururugi is out of range.
Kururugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kururugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Kururugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kururugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Kururugi moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kururugi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kushnirov. That did some damage!
Kururugi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body.
Kururugi scores with a push kick.
Kururugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kururugi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kururugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
A nice side step and Kururugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kururugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnirov motions for Kururugi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kururugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov lands a nice hook to Kururugi's body. Kururugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kururugi throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kururugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kururugi manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kururugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kururugi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kururugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Kururugi avoids it.
Kururugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses the body punch
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Kururugi strikes.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Kururugi was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suzaku Kururugi.
I think Kururugi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Suzaku Kururugi!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Suzaku Kururugi!
Suzaku Kururugi wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Suzaku Kururugi 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gagong UnEqual (ranked 1748 p4p, 2136 weight class) and Abdelrahman Camara (ranked 91 p4p, 115 weight class). UnEqual comes into the arena with C'mon Man - WTFBRAHH! blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Camara's choice of entrance music: Heartless. Gagong UnEqual 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gagong UnEqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camara throws out a counter right but UnEqual avoids it with no problem.
Camara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
UnEqual changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but UnEqual manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from UnEqual misses.
UnEqual misses with a series of wild punches.
UnEqual throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
UnEqual misses with a jab, cross combination.
UnEqual is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camara's half guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
UnEqual definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
UnEqual distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnEqual postures up.
UnEqual trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
UnEqual 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.
Camara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
UnEqual advances to half guard.
UnEqual is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camara sees it coming and defends easily.
UnEqual is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
UnEqual is working for a submission of some sort.
Camara has his hands clasped together around UnEqual's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.
Camara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
UnEqual will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
UnEqual trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is looking for a triangle but UnEqual pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead UnEqual passes into half guard.
UnEqual looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
UnEqual is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Camara moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual postures up in Camara's guard and throws a big left but Camara blocks it.
UnEqual pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara keeping moving, preventing UnEqual from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gagong UnEqual dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Camara throws out a loose jab but UnEqual uses good head movement to avoid it.
UnEqual looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
UnEqual throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
UnEqual avoids the head kick by Camara.
UnEqual closes the distance but Camara moves to the side
and Camara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
UnEqual throws a right and a left that both miss.
UnEqual shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Camara as he jumps to the side.
UnEqual shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camara as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gagong UnEqual. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Camara won't allow UnEqual to pass to mount.
Camara trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but UnEqual is staying active.
Camara looking for submissions off his back.
Camara manages to get to full guard.
UnEqual looking to pass the guard.
UnEqual is working hard here to advance position.
UnEqual avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Camara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
UnEqual trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. UnEqual manages to get himself to full guard.
Camara drops back looking for a leg! UnEqual is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and UnEqual manages to kick Camara off! Camara jumps back into UnEqual's guard.
Gagong UnEqual overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camara wants to pass the guard but UnEqual is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
UnEqual throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camara escapes and throws UnEqual's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Camara 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.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
UnEqual is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back!
UnEqual is not going to allow Camara to sit and survive in this position.
UnEqual throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
UnEqual not allowing Camara to control his hands.
UnEqual working for a choke but Camara is defending well.
Camara defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of UnEqual's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdelrahman Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
UnEqual misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
UnEqual jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
UnEqual feints a jab promting Camara to slip. UnEqual then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from UnEqual does no damage.
Gagong UnEqual is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
UnEqual misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
UnEqual misses with a few strikes there.
UnEqual misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
UnEqual fails to land with a series of punches.
UnEqual fails to land with a series of punches.
UnEqual walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara avoids the body shot from UnEqual.
UnEqual misses with a two punch combination.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
UnEqual has his takedown stuffed
and Camara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
UnEqual misses with a two punch combination.
Camara works UnEqual's body with a nice hook.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Gagong UnEqual is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from UnEqual.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
UnEqual takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara scores with a head kick.
UnEqual is rocked!
Camara looks to land a right hand but UnEqual moved out of range.
Oh UnEqual is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
UnEqual fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Camara to the ground. UnEqual is now in Camara's guard.
UnEqual seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
UnEqual passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Camara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
UnEqual wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
UnEqual really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
UnEqual looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
UnEqual seems to be looking for submissions.
UnEqual drops an elbow to the side of Camara's head.
Camara wants to control but UnEqual is keeping busy.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara trying to control here.
UnEqual prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
UnEqual wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
UnEqual is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Camara actively working from the bottom here.
UnEqual stalling away here and it's allowed Camara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
UnEqual got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, UnEqual has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.
Camara is looking for a triangle but UnEqual pushes his legs off easily.
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but UnEqual can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
UnEqual forces his way into half guard.
UnEqual takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gagong UnEqual.
I think UnEqual 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 James Glass scores the fight for Gagong UnEqual!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gagong UnEqual!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Gagong UnEqual!
Gagong UnEqual wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Gagong UnEqual was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BC Smith (ranked 1050 p4p, 904 weight class) and Jim Longchain (ranked 153 p4p, 138 weight class). BC Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255
14 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, BC Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Longchain is avoiding it.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longchain's hands.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longchain.
Longchain swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Longchain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Longchain, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longchain throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Longchain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Longchain has wrist control.
Longchain looking to control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longchain is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Longchain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Longchain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith thows a huge punch but Longchain dodges it nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Longchain defending well.
Longchain trying to control here.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Longchain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Longchain looking for a sweep. Not yet Longchain, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longchain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longchain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Longchain throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longchain is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Longchain's guard.
Longchain 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.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Longchain is retaining full guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith works over Longchain with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longchain is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Longchain.
Longchain keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longchain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BC Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Longchain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Longchain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longchain needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Longchain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Longchain counters with a left to the body.
Longchain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith backing away here, and Longchain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith clinches up with Longchain and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Longchain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Longchain slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Longchain.
Longchain is looking for a takedown.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Longchain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Longchain looking to stall.
Longchain misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longchain blocks it with crossed arms.
Longchain blocks a body shot from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Longchain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longchain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Longchain.
Longchain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Longchain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Longchain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Longchain.
Smith is pushing Longchain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Longchain is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Longchain presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longchain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Longchain is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Longchain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longchain! But no joy.
Smith motions for Longchain to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longchain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
BC Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain fails with the takedown.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Longchain's guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Longchain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Longchain is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longchain avoid being mounted?
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longchain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longchain tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BC Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Longchain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Longchain throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Longchain checks a leg kick nicely.
Longchain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch but Longchain moves away
and Longchain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BC Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain advances position into side control!
Longchain throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Longchain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Longchain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Longchain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longchain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Longchain is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is pressing down on Longchain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longchain has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Longchain looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longchain is keeping the position for now.
Longchain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longchain wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Longchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Longchain blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes Longchain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Longchain trying to control from the bottom.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longchain keeps working.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longchain can do to turn this around?
Longchain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longchain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Longchain misses with punches from the back.
Smith finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Longchain jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Longchain has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The strikes coming from Longchain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longchain scoring with punches from side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Longchain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for BC Smith!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for BC Smith!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for BC Smith!
BC Smith wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking BC Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Cruz (ranked 654 p4p, 697 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 76 p4p, 84 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Daddy Yankee / Gasolina. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza with a nice calf kick.
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Mendoza misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendoza swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Mendoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mendoza throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Cruz.
Mendoza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Mendoza dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Mendoza throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Mendoza's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendoza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendoza has time to react.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mendoza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz backing away here, and Mendoza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Cruz throws a counter high kick but Mendoza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz checks a low kick from Mendoza.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendoza punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza misses with a body shot
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Mendoza misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendoza.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Mendoza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Mendoza is dominant here and he's now got Cruz's back!
Mendoza misses with punches from the back.
Mendoza is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cruz won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mendoza off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 525 p4p, 855 weight class) and Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 82 p4p, 132 weight class). Bjornsson has chosen Ultimate - Denzel Curry as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson slips a straight right by Allu.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Allu ducks down to avoid it.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allu tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Allu.
Bjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allu works over Bjornsson's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Allu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allu lands a right hook to the body.
Bjornsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allu.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Allu moves out of range.
Allu misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bjornsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bjornsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Bjornsson cracks Allu with a big elbow.
Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound but Allu is defending the strikes.
Bjornsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Allu some visible discomfort.
Jeez, Juki Allu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juki Allu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
An out of breath Eddie Bjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 281 p4p, 382 weight class) and Quintus Dias (ranked 42 p4p, 64 weight class). Adam comes to the cage accompanied by Dona Eis Requiem. Dias comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No More Hot Dogs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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13 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dias clobbers Adam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dias as he avoids it easily.
Adam shoots for a takedown but Dias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Dias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dias as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dias has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dias.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias controls his hands.
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!
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dias takes a shot to the head.
Dias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adam tries to score a body lock takedown but Dias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Adam.
Adam dodges an elbow strike from Dias.
Dias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dias lands an elbow just above Adam 's eye.
Adam lands a left hand.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adam's brow.
Dias lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Adam blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Dias - that landed with a thud.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias throws an elbow but misses.
Adam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adam misses with a punch to the body.
Adam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dias is defending well.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Adam.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
Adam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Dias misses with an elbow over the top.
Adam wants a takedown.
Adam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Adam.
Adam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Adam lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Adam.
Dias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Adam coming out on top.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Dias counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adam thinking.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quintus Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dias regains guard.
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam advances to half guard.
Adam slows the pace down in half guard.
Dias is trying to control but can't.
Adam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
Dias pushes Adam off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dias misses with a wild body shot.
Quintus Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adam fails to land the takedown.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Dias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias stuns Adam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Dias misses.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quintus Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Dias moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam lands with a hook. Dias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Dias moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam cracks Dias with an open hand slap.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adam doesn't seem bothered though.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dias's head.
Adam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adam postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow.
Dias wants to sweep here but Adam controlling him for the moment.
Dias is trying to control the position but Adam postures up.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Dias working a defensive guard but Adam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Adam trying to control the position but Dias is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to improve position but can't.
Dias prevents Adam from moving into mount.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Adam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Adam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dias manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Dias is defending well.
Adam stops Dias from getting back to his feet.
Dias has one foot on Adam's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Dias stalks Adam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adam's face. Adam staggers backwards, shaken.
Adam lands a jab.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias avoids the body shot from Adam.
Dias misses with a low kick.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Adam catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dias lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dias throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dias misses the jab.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam lands a jab-cross combination.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adam showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adam winds up and cracks Dias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Dias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Adam trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quintus Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Adam connects with a nice short shot to Dias's temple.
Adam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dias is trying to maintain the position but Adam is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam prevents Dias from standing back up.
Adam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adam frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adam lands a big elbow.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 Dias is rocked!
Dias squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dias is still in real trouble! Can Adam finish him?
Adam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.
Dias somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam with a hook.
Dias tries to clinch but Adam is having none of it.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Adam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Dias's belly button to the back.
Adam dives in and grabs Dias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias throws a leg kick but Adam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam connects with a nice looking jab.
Adam punishes Dias's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adam 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 William Gold scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Principo Adam wins by unanimous decision!
Principo Adam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Wright (ranked 159 p4p, 150 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 26 p4p, 25 weight class). McWrestler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Baby - On Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carter Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - McWrestler coming out on top.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
McWrestler cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McWrestler connects with a jab.
McWrestler moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler lands the left hand.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
McWrestler works Wright's body with a nice hook.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Carter Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a head kick.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McWrestler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wright to the ground. McWrestler is now in Wright's guard.
McWrestler passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWrestler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler is just content to waste time from the top position. Wright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wright is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
McWrestler working some strikes from top position.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
McWrestler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
McWrestler throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestler's guard. Nice move by Wright!
McWrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWrestler is keeping the position for now.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWrestler has control of Wright's left arm, preventing Wright from doing any damage.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McWrestler holds on and takes a little breather.
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McWrestler is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McWrestler lands a couple of elbows.
Wright trying to control the position.
McWrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McWrestler 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McWrestler.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McWrestler unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and McWrestler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McWrestler scores with a jab.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright's half guard.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
Wright has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McWrestler thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler slows the pace down in half guard.
McWrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
Wright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McWrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as McWrestler sits in half guard.
McWrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McWrestler uses his free foot to push down on Wright's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler looking to finish with strikes here!
Wright is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Wright that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McWrestler punching from mount but Wright doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McWrestler wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
Wright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McWrestler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wright in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler punching from mount but Wright doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McWrestler landing punches.
McWrestler controlling the pace for now.
McWrestler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wright looks a forlorn figure.
McWrestler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McWrestler trying to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McWrestler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McWrestler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dude McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWrestler tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
McWrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McWrestler landing shots from mount.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McWrestler connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McWrestler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Wright is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McWrestler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards McWrestler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWrestler.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with a right hand
and McWrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWrestler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
McWrestler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McWrestler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McWrestler gets a double leg takedown into Wright's guard.
McWrestler stays in close to Wright's body and controls the position.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
McWrestler scoring with some ground and pound.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is wriggling around but McWrestler manages to pass to half guard.
McWrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McWrestler.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McWrestler wants to pass to mount but Wright is defending the position.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Wright has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McWrestler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McWrestler is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
McWrestler throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
McWrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McWrestler trying to control the pace.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
McWrestler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McWrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler really 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.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and McWrestler moves out of range easily.
Wright walks into a jab.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McWrestler cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McWrestler lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
McWrestler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
McWrestler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
McWrestler throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler advances position into side control!
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McWrestler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wright is trying to get back to half guard.
Wright is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
Wright manages to get back to half guard.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
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.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McWrestler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McWrestler is looking to stall here but Wright recovers full guard.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright is trying to control the position but McWrestler postures up.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWrestler controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWrestler throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like McWrestler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McWrestler throws a good cross that connects.
McWrestler lands a jab to the nose.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
McWrestler with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by McWrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Wright throws a body kick that misses
and McWrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright slips a straight right by McWrestler.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright misses with a looping left.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McWrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wright counters with a three punch combo that has McWrestler backing up. McWrestler nods at Wright to acknowledge the strikes.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright throws a push kick but McWrestler slaps the foot to one side.
McWrestler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wright.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but McWrestler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McWrestler is defended easily by Wright.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
McWrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McWrestler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wright!
McWrestler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Wright is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wright down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler landing strikes.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler cracks Wright with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McWrestler takes a little break here. Wright wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McWrestler wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Wright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
McWrestler is trying to ground and pound but Wright uses the momentary lack of control by McWrestler to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler stalling away here and it's allowed Wright to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright striking off his back but it's not causing McWrestler any problems.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McWrestler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWrestler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McWrestler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McWrestler postures up and lands a big shot to Wright's brow.
McWrestler 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McWrestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler is working Wright over with some ground and pound from side control.
McWrestler scoring with punches from side control.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McWrestler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Dude McWrestler!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dude McWrestler!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Dude McWrestler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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