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BB 69 - Escobar vs Tavares PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Lloyd (ranked 2121 p4p, 4411 weight class) and Marcus Hughes (ranked 300 p4p, 520 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes throws a body punch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lloyd throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Lloyd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hughes at a distance.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Lloyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lloyd scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lloyd.
Hughes wants to counter the offense by Lloyd and move into the clinch position.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Lloyd throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lloyd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Lloyd misses.
Hughes 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.
Lloyd tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lloyd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lloyd moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Lloyd misses with a body shot.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lloyd misses with a jab to the body
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Lloyd connects with a crisp jab.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lloyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lloyd has time to react.
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Lloyd throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Lloyd throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Lloyd.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominic Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Lloyd misses with a straight right.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Lloyd.
Lloyd thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Nice shot lands for Lloyd.
Lloyd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lloyd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lloyd swings widly with a right hand
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lloyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd counters with a right hand to the body.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lloyd lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Lloyd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lloyd scores with a hook.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Lloyd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lloyd swings widly with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Lloyd.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lloyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lloyd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyd throws out the jab.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lloyd.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Lloyd misses with a looping right.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Lloyd misses the shot to the body.
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Lloyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lloyd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Hughes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lloyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lloyd as he jumps to the side.
Lloyd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dominic Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Lloyd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lloyd lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd takes one on the button.
Hughes slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd misses with a body shot.
Lloyd lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Lloyd misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Lloyd stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Lloyd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dominic Lloyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lloyd defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Lloyd.
A slow jab from Lloyd misses its intended target.
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes digs a good hook to Lloyd's body.
Hughes swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hughes misses.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lloyd lands an overhand right.
Hughes misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Lloyd throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
A big left from Lloyd misses.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lloyd.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Lloyd looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Lloyd lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Lloyd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Lloyd is out of range.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd is looking to counter punch.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Lloyd misses
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lloyd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lloyd doesn't seem bothered though.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Lloyd swings widly with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lloyd swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lloyd.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Lloyd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd lands a head shot.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Lloyd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lloyd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes scores with a takedown into Lloyd's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Lloyd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lloyd is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Check out the look on Hughes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lloyd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to control but Lloyd is keeping him busy.
Hughes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lloyd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd is looking to reverse the position.
Lloyd sneaks back into half guard.
Lloyd trying to control here.
Marcus Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes working over Lloyd with some ground and pound. Lloyd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Lloyd tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Lloyd's temple.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes winds up and cracks Lloyd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lloyd is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lloyd works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lloyd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lloyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lloyd trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes trying to control but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
Lloyd has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lloyd seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hughes is working Lloyd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Lloyd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lloyd wants to control the position but Hughes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lloyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lloyd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Lloyd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Lloyd's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lloyd is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musan Zaintashara (ranked 2909 p4p, 2897 weight class) and Fiore Azul (ranked 391 p4p, 389 weight class). Zaintashara comes to the cage accompanied by The Art of War. Fiore Azul 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Musan Zaintashara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fiore Azul!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaintashara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaintashara with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Zaintashara. Beautiful body shot.
Azul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaintashara manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaintashara.
Azul follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Musan Zaintashara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azul cracks Zaintashara with a good jab.
Azul manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaintashara on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaintashara's guard now, I'm sure.
Azul trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaintashara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azul throws an elbow that misses. Zaintashara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azul's guard. Nice move by Zaintashara!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azul looking for a sweep. Not yet Azul, not yet.
Zaintashara tries to stand but Azul is controlling from the bottom.
Zaintashara controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaintashara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Azul is proving hard to escape from.
Azul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaintashara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Azul is trying to control the position but Zaintashara postures up.
Zaintashara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaintashara wants to get up but he can't break Azul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Azul 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.
Zaintashara wants to stand but Azul is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Zaintashara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azul takes one to the side of the head.
Zaintashara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azul, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaintashara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azul scores with a shot to the side of Zaintashara's head.
Zaintashara digs a right hand underneath Azul's ribcage. Azul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaintashara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaintashara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Azul on the inside.
Zaintashara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaintashara.
Azul working aggressively here.
Zaintashara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azul backwards.
Azul looks winded!
Zaintashara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaintashara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azul takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaintashara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaintashara.
Zaintashara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaintashara lands a left hand.
Zaintashara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Zaintashara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaintashara can't find room to land a body shot as Azul controls the action.
Zaintashara tries a body shot but Azul blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaintashara.
Zaintashara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaintashara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaintashara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Zaintashara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Azul.
Zaintashara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaintashara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaintashara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Zaintashara.
 Azul is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaintashara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul takes a shot to the head.
Zaintashara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaintashara lands a shoulder strike.
Zaintashara lands with a right to the head.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Azul.
Zaintashara misses with the head strike.
Zaintashara tries to work over Azul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaintashara struggles to land a body shot inside as Azul controls his hands.
Zaintashara blocks an uppercut.
Zaintashara lands with a light punch inside.
Azul blocks an uppercut.
Zaintashara misses with some punches.
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaintashara misses with the head strike.
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musan Zaintashara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Zaintashara does it's job there.
Zaintashara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaintashara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azul.
Azul unleashes a big counter combination but Zaintashara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Zaintashara.
Zaintashara tried to counter with a leg kick but Azul avoided it.
Zaintashara scores with a decent looking hook.
Azul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaintashara cracks Azul with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zaintashara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Azul to stand back up!
Azul is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaintashara finish him?
 It looks like Fiore Azul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaintashara flashes Azul a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Azul's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Azul crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Zaintashara punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musan Zaintashara!
A very excited looking Musan Zaintashara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peoples Champion (ranked 2268 p4p, 3885 weight class) and Ralph Long (ranked 273 p4p, 418 weight class). Champion comes to the cage accompanied by Aegukka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peoples Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Long closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ralph Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long closes the distance and pushes Champion back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Long.
A short left from Champion.
Champion lands with a right to the head.
Champion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Champion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long throws a series of punches but Champion moves out of range.
Champion connects with a jab.
Long closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Champion's guard.
Champion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Long off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champion scores with a jab. Long acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Champion lands a hook that stumbles Long back into the cage. Champion follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Long to the canvas! Champion pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Long has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sey La Vie (ranked 1797 p4p, 2053 weight class) and Ed Jones (ranked 70 p4p, 77 weight class). Sey La Vie 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sey La Vie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick but La Vie moves out of range.
That kick from Jones tenderised La Vie's leg. La Vie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
La Vie throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones dips to his left and cracks La Vie with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to clinch but La Vie slips to the side
and La Vie counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
La Vie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Vie on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
La Vie misses with the head strike.
Jones pushes La Vie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Vie.
La Vie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
La Vie is breathing heavily.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Vie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.
La Vie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones digs a right hand into La Vie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on La Vie's gas tank.
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones has La Vie pressed against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones presses La Vie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Vie walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Ed Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones sends La Vie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let La Vie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a jab.
 La Vie is rocked!
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends La Vie sprawling to the canvas! La Vie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
Oh La Vie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks La Vie with a hook to the temple - La Vie is on wobbly legs here! Jones swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! La Vie falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jones wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ed Jones!
An out of breath Ed Jones 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sanchez (ranked 1394 p4p, 2238 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 186 p4p, 288 weight class). Noah Ortega has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Ortega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega trying to control the pace.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ortega connects with a body shot.
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.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortega slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samuel Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ortega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanchez prevents Ortega from improving position.
Sanchez tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ortega throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Ortega working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Ortega working away.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanchez regains half guard, as Ortega was trying to land strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega 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.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
No joy there for Ortega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortega tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Sanchez throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Samuel Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega wants a takedown.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega taking a breather.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ortega is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez is pulling down on Ortega's head to control his posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Noah Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Ortega working a defensive guard but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Ortega throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortega thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ortega being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Ortega controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Ortega has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ortega's half guard.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ortega trying to control from the bottom.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega passes into half guard.
Ortega thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Ortega is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortega is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortega to get the leverage.
Sanchez trying to control but Ortega postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has hold of Ortega's hands but Ortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortega.
Sanchez keeping hold of Ortega's head, controlling as best he can.
Ortega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Ortega advancing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ortega seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Ortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ortega is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortega 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Ortega!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kosmodrom Baikonurov (ranked 1468 p4p, 2642 weight class) and Abdelrahman Camara (ranked 76 p4p, 143 weight class). Camara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heartless. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Baikonurov. That's going to slow Camara down.
Baikonurov ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Baikonurov throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Jab from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baikonurov jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
Camara connects with the punch.
Camara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baikonurov.
Baikonurov is rocked!
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh Baikonurov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baikonurov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Camara gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Baikonurov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdelrahman Camara!
A very excited looking Abdelrahman Camara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 433 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 55 p4p, 128 weight class). 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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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferkingstad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiaodong closes the distance but Ferkingstad moves to the side
and Ferkingstad counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferkingstad connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaodong tries to clinch up
and Xiaodong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Xiaodong ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaodong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiaodong throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaodong misses the target.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
Nice straight punches there by Xiaodong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiaodong.
Xiaodong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xiaodong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Xiaodong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferkingstad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad jumps guard and drags Xiaodong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferkingstad has his foot on Xiaodong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xiaodong works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferkingstad trying to keep a closed guard but Xiaodong is proving a slippery customer.
Xiaodong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Xiaodong seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is pressing down on Xiaodong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xiaodong wants to stand but Ferkingstad is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ferkingstad controls Xiaodong momentarily but Xiaodong frees himself.
Xiaodong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferkingstad is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiaodong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferkingstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xiaodong has managed to get both his arms back between Ferkingstad's legs - danger averted.
Xiaodong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferkingstad's guard.
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferkingstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Xiaodong wants to get up but he can't break Ferkingstad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ferkingstad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiaodong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xiaodong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xiaodong stands up and waves to Ferkingstad to follow him.
Ferkingstad lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Xiaodong darts in and clinches Ferkingstad up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xiaodong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiaodong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
Xiaodong has Ferkingstad up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiaodong.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferkingstad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong avoiding damage.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ferkingstad stalling in the clinch but Xiaodong improves position.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferkingstad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Xiaodong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaodong.
It seemed like Ferkingstad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferkingstad throws the kick towards the body but Xiaodong avoids it.
Xiaodong gets tackled into the cage by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad maintains the clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Ferkingstad.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferkingstad.
Xiaodong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferkingstad is trying to pull guard but Xiaodong has him pressed against the cage.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad lands a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand.
Xiaodong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Xiaodong digs a right hand underneath Ferkingstad's ribcage. Ferkingstad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferkingstad's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
Xiaodong scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Ferkingstad misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaodong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad gets through Xiaodong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferkingstad scores with a shot to the side of Xiaodong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Xiaodong darts in and clinches Ferkingstad up against the cage.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferkingstad trying to stall but Xiaodong improves his position.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Ferkingstad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferkingstad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Xiaodong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferkingstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiaodong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong looking to pass the guard.
Xiaodong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong tries to stand but Ferkingstad is controlling from the bottom.
Xiaodong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xiaodong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Xiaodong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donk. Ferkingstad catches Xiaodong right on the button with a cross.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Xiaodong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferkingstad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Xiaodong.
Jab from Xiaodong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands a left and a right that send Ferkingstad crashing to the mat, dazed. Xiaodong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ferkingstad is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong pounces like a tiger and cracks Ferkingstad with a vicious hook! Ferkingstad is down but not out! Xiaodong follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Gracie, I want that rematch for your belt, or come for mine. We have to fight now.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 539 p4p, 1067 weight class) and Brian Dean (ranked 86 p4p, 169 weight class). Marco Paris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paris throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Paris there.
Dean misses with a combination
and Paris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dean's guard.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris forces his way into half guard.
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Dean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Paris is nestled in close to Dean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dean is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dean is hurt! He's hurt bad - Paris fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dean from any more punishment! Congratulations to Paris! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 426 p4p, 453 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 62 p4p, 69 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakagawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Koto - CloZee. Obaminator has chosen Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator gets caught flat footed, as Nakagawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Obaminator has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obaminator.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here.
Obaminator tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obaminator wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obaminator keeps working.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Obaminator is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Obaminator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obaminator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obaminator is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakagawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obaminator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakagawa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Obaminator is looking for a kimura here.
Nakagawa actively working from the bottom here.
Obaminator is keen to just control but Nakagawa is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is in trouble now - Obaminator has advanced to mount!
Nakagawa tries to reverse the position but Obaminator maintains control.
Obaminator looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa gets back to half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to get back to full guard here but Obaminator has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nakagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Obaminator off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator showing good submission defense here.
Obaminator fending off the submission attempt from Nakagawa.
Obaminator looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nakagawa is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Obaminator is defending the position.
Nakagawa wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy.
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa working Obaminator over with strikes.
Obaminator wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obaminator has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa is stalling here. Obaminator is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakagawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Obaminator has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nakagawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obaminator wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator tries for a kimura but Nakagawa is defending well.
Nakagawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nakagawa is looking to advance position but Obaminator won't allow it.
Nakagawa trying to advance position but Obaminator counters by regaining guard.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Obaminator.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Obaminator working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa passes into half guard.
Nakagawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakagawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obaminator defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakagawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakagawa trying to advance position but Obaminator counters by regaining guard.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obaminator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Obaminator's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Obaminator drives through and clinches with Nakagawa against the cage.
Obaminator will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakagawa up against the cage.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa lands a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obaminator can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Obaminator.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obaminator prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Obaminator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Nakagawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Obaminator controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Nakagawa.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obaminator as Nakagawa tries to tie him up.
Obaminator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakagawa tries to work over Obaminator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
Obaminator lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but instead, Obaminator has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakagawa into the cage.
Obaminator digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator manages to pull guard.
Nakagawa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Obaminator to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nakagawa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Obaminator pulls down on the head and he's put Nakagawa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Escobar (ranked 158 p4p, 213 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 23 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tavares is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Tavares circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tavares's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar passes to full mount!
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar tries to control but Tavares wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is controlling an arm, preventing Escobar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tavares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar has hold of Tavares's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tavares manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Tavares is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tavares defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Tavares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavares is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobar is working for a kimura but Tavares is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tavares to the ground. Escobar is now in Tavares's guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares pulls Escobar in to control the position.
Juanito Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Escobar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tavares is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tavares has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tavares is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
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.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavares defends well.
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tavares has passed into half guard!
Tavares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tavares defends it easily.
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escobar looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Tavares counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Tavares's guard.
Escobar won't allow Tavares to sweep him here.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar won't allow Tavares to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tavares is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Tavares circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tavares did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.
Tavares has one foot on Escobar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tavares did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar pushes down on Tavares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar is trying to control. Tavares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Juanito Escobar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar has Tavares pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Tavares is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar looking to control.
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.
Escobar has an active guard here but Tavares has managed to pass into half guard.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tavares is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Escobar.
Tavares working away.
Tavares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tavares is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavares decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but Tavares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar 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.
A close fourth round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Tavares.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Escobar throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp right hand that drops Escobar! Tavares lets Escobar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Escobar is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Escobar has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Tavares smells blood and charges in for the finish! Tavares unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Escobar sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares 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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