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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy King (ranked 1232 p4p, 2329 weight class) and Andre Driver (ranked 89 p4p, 162 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Driver!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driver swinging wildly here.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Driver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Jeremy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a shot to the body.
Driver throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Driver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Driver avoids the body shot from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King moves away from the strike by Driver.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King misses with a straight right.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
King is looking to counter punch.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Driver 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.
King looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver takes one to the chin there.
King ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver throws a counter combo.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King slips under a jab from Driver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King cracks a nice hook into Driver's ribs.
King throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driver throws out the jab.
Driver blocks a jab.
King works the jab nicely.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
A big left from Driver misses.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driver misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driver's head backwards.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
King scores with a jab. Driver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Driver is rocked!
King drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Driver's head, knocking him out cold! King is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy King!
An out of breath Jeremy King 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Gunn (ranked 24106 p4p, 24410 weight class) and Michael McConnell (ranked 495 p4p, 505 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael McConnell !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell lands with a nice body kick.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
McConnell scores with a one two! Gunn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McConnell throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a left to the body.
Gunn jabs at McConnell 's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn.
McConnell looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn throws a leg kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Gunn and move into the clinch position.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as McConnell shoots in.
Max Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McConnell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McConnell looks for the body kick but Gunn saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunn defends well and McConnell ends up having to push Gunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn.
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell misses with a knee to the head.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks.
Gunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McConnell .
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McConnell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McConnell manages to end up in side control.
Gunn struggling a bit here.
Gunn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McConnell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McConnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn sneaks out the side door and pushes McConnell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gunn thuds a left hand into McConnell 's body.
Gunn lands the left hand.
Michael McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
McConnell drags the fight down to the ground.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
McConnell controlling the position.
McConnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McConnell wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
McConnell postures up and lands a big shot to Gunn's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McConnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunn has momentary wrist control but McConnell slips an elbow through the middle.
McConnell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell pushes Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Gunn 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.
McConnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunn throws a front kick aimed at McConnell 's knee but McConnell avoids it well.
McConnell shoots in and bounces Gunn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gunn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McConnell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McConnell wants a takedown.
McConnell avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Gunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on McConnell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McConnell looking for a takedown.
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
Max Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
Gunn avoids the head kick by McConnell .
Nice uppercut lands for Gunn. That snapped McConnell 's head back.
McConnell fails to land the takedown.
McConnell throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a one two combo.
McConnell throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell .
McConnell fails with the takedown.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn tries to land a leg kick but McConnell saw it coming and moves away.
Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McConnell can pounce on him.
Max Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunn thinking.
Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Max Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a series of punches but McConnell avoids them all with ease.
McConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as McConnell blocks the low kick.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunn's guard.
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
McConnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McConnell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunn is looking for a triangle but McConnell pushes his legs off easily.
McConnell gets to his feet. Gunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConnell fails with the takedown.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from McConnell . McConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell staying out of range there.
McConnell has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcConnell .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Gunn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but McConnell seems unphased.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
McConnell tries for a takedown but Gunn manages to get underhooks.
McConnell avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell tries for a takedown but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Gunn lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell scores with a three punch combo!
McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
McConnell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Max Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for McConnell with that takedown attempt.
McConnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Max Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McConnell looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a right hand. McConnell shakes it off.
Gunn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McConnell to the canvas! McConnell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gunn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Gunn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shewmaker (ranked 2314 p4p, 2000 weight class) and Kamu Havas (ranked 114 p4p, 99 weight class). Havas has chosen LXST CXNTURY - CARBON MIST as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamu Havas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
Havas throws a lazy right hand but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shewmaker misses with a combination
and Havas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Havas.
Havas misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Havas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shewmaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shewmaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shewmakers head.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havas is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling him.
Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shewmakers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Havas.
Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Havas working hard to break the clinch.
Havas misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Havas.
Havas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shewmaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shewmaker staying out of range there.
Shewmaker throws a one two combo.
Havas throws a hook but Shewmaker avoids it easily.
Havas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shewmaker on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shewmaker drops Havas with a beautiful combination! Havas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shewmaker is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker throws a sloppy head kick and Havas moves out of range easily.
Shewmaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Havas lands a left and a right that send Shewmaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Havas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Havas misses with a looping right.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Havas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Shewmaker.
Henry Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shewmaker lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Havas can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Shewmaker and Havas drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Shewmaker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 1109 p4p, 2146 weight class) and Felipe Couture (ranked 134 p4p, 259 weight class). Felipe Couture has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anton Krylov's chin.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felipe Couture!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture slips a straight right by Krylov.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krylov misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov misses the jab.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Couture sprawls and moves away.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov tries to counter with a takedown but Couture is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Couture counters with a nice right hand that sends Krylov toppling to the canvas! Krylov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Couture finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krylov has time to react.
 Krylov is rocked!
Krylov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Couture's half guard.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krylov is working away from the top position though.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.
Krylov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krylov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Krylov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture moves into full guard.
Couture keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass.
Krylov trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture 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.
Couture is trying to keep Krylov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Krylov stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there.
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krylov is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Couture keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass.
Krylov is stalling in the full guard.
Krylov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Couture manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krylov has Couture in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Couture wants to control from the top but Krylov keeps moving.
Krylov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Krylov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Couture throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Krylov.
Felipe Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Couture moves into the clinch.
Krylov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Krylov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is struggling to control the position.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krylov up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Couture's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov stalling the fight.
Krylov is looking for a takedown.
Krylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krylov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Couture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krylov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krylov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couture has escaped the position, nice work there.
Couture manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Krylov jumps into side control!
Krylov wants to control for a moment but Couture uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Couture is looking to control Krylov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?
Krylov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krylov prevents Couture from improving his position.
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to improve his position but Krylov is controlling well.
Couture wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anton Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krylov is looking for a kimura here.
Couture trying to hold on to Krylov's head to control him but Krylov postures up.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Krylov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krylov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krylov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Couture sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard.
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
Couture is looking to control Krylov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?
Couture might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krylov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krylov is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Krylov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Couture feints a counter leg kick.
Krylov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Couture's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Krylov throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Krylov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov clobbers Couture with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Couture fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krylov checks it well.
Krylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Couture throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krylov cracks Couture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krylov is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Couture's head back.
Krylov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Couture gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Krylov passes to side control.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Couture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
Couture is still trying to improve position.
Krylov has hold of Couture's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Couture seems comfortable defending it but Krylov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Couture is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Couture is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krylov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Krylov!
A very excited looking Anton Krylov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Euan Daxton (ranked 1753 p4p, 2118 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 225 p4p, 261 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Euan Daxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCocker throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Daxton.
McCocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCocker ducks under a wild hook from Daxton.
Daxton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCocker.
McCocker scores with a one two! Daxton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCocker slips a jab from Daxton.
McCocker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daxton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daxton defending well as McCocker loads up on a big left hand.
Daxton throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Daxton misses its intended target.
Daxton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daxton misses with an uppercut. McCocker saw that one coming.
McCocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daxton.
McCocker blocks a jab.
A left and a right from McCocker both land. Nice combination.
McCocker 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.
A jab from McCocker does it's job there.
Daxton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCocker misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCocker fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker misses with a double jab.
McCocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCocker throws a shot from downtown. Daxton moves away and avoids it.
McCocker staying out of range there.
McCocker misses with the combination.
McCocker throws out a powerful jab.
Daxton rushes McCocker and presses him up against the cage.
Daxton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCocker slows down the pace here.
McCocker avoiding damage as Daxton throws knees to the body.
Daxton stalling the fight.
Daxton throws an elbow but it misses.
Daxton tries to pull guard but McCocker won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCocker misses with a punch on the inside.
McCocker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCocker being controlled against the cage.
McCocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCocker with a hook.
A swing and a miss from McCocker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxton pushes McCocker up against the cage in a clinch.
McCocker is trying to break the clinch but Daxton is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCocker to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCocker working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCocker pushes Daxton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCocker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCocker moves away from the strike by Daxton.
McCocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCocker.
Daxton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCocker misses with a series of wild punches.
McCocker looks to land a combination. Daxton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCocker throws a series of punches but Daxton avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Daxton misses its intended target.
Daxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCocker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCocker throws a right hand that Daxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxton also avoids with ease.
McCocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As McCocker tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but McCocker manages to avoid the attempt.
Daxton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCocker throws a lazy right hand but Daxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daxton misses with a looping right.
McCocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daxton looks to throw the jab but McCocker is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton throws a jab but it's blocked by McCocker.
McCocker throws a counter combo.
Chris McCocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCocker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCocker keeps the fight on the outside.
McCocker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daxton misses with an uppercut.
Daxton is looking to clinch but McCocker is avoiding it.
McCocker throws a right hand that Daxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxton also avoids with ease.
Daxton takes the fight into the clinch.
McCocker avoids a wild elbow strike from Daxton.
Daxton pulls guard effortlessly.
McCocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Daxton is retaining full guard.
Daxton trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCocker content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McCocker dominated that round.
That's time! Daxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCocker throws a series of punches but Daxton avoids them all with ease.
Daxton needs to keep his hands up - McCocker had a free shot at his head there.
McCocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daxton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCocker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daxton eats them both and turns towards McCocker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daxton rushes McCocker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCocker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daxton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCocker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCocker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCocker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daxton blocks it with crossed arms.
McCocker wants to get back to striking at distance but Daxton won't allow it.
McCocker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daxton avoids it.
McCocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
Good body shot from Daxton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton controlling the action here for a moment.
Daxton is pushing McCocker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCocker misses with a knee to the head.
Daxton wants to stall.
McCocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
McCocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daxton jumps guard but McCocker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCocker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daxton has him pressed against the cage.
McCocker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daxton looking to stall.
McCocker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCocker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCocker tries to land a knee to the head but Daxton blocks with his arms.
McCocker stalling against the cage.
McCocker looking to slow down the pace here.
McCocker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCocker throws an elbow that misses.
McCocker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daxton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chris McCocker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCocker tries to break free but Daxton pushes him back against the cage.
Daxton tries to land knees in the clinch but McCocker avoids the damage to the body.
McCocker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCocker misses with an elbow over the top.
McCocker breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCocker!
Daxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCocker fails to land with a series of punches.
McCocker throws a one two combo.
McCocker misses with a few strikes there.
Daxton avoids the head kick by McCocker.
McCocker is breathing heavily.
Daxton misses with a straight left.
Daxton moves into range and clinches up with McCocker.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daxton as McCocker tries to tie him up.
Daxton pulls McCocker into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCocker looking to improve position, pressing down on Daxton's thigh with his hand. Daxton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is McCocker paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! McCocker's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Daxton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Euan Daxton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jones (ranked 1352 p4p, 1362 weight class) and Daisuke Toshimichi (ranked 180 p4p, 182 weight class). Daisuke Toshimichi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Jones's chin.
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daisuke Toshimichi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Toshimichi throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to move into range but Toshimichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones wants to clinch up but Toshimichi keeps it at a distance.
Jones slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Toshimichi walks into a left hand.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toshimichi works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshimichi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Toshimichi misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toshimichi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Toshimichi slips the punch.
Toshimichi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones drives through and clinches with Toshimichi against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jones misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Toshimichi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Toshimichi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Toshimichi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toshimichi can turn it around.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Toshimichi's head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshimichi letting Jones take a breather here.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones tries to clinch but Toshimichi is having none of it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Toshimichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Toshimichi throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toshimichi thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toshimichi can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Toshimichi misses with a straight right.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Toshimichi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with a body punch
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jabs at Toshimichi's body.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toshimichi throws out the jab.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi misses with a straight right.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Toshimichi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Toshimichi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Toshimichi coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi with a nice cross.
Jones throws a hook but Toshimichi avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toshimichi misses the jab.
Jones jabs at Toshimichi's body.
Jones defending well as Toshimichi loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toshimichi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jab by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshimichi.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones stalling.
Toshimichi tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Toshimichi back against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi can't break the clinch.
Toshimichi pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Toshimichi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshimichi.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daisuke Toshimichi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Toshimichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Toshimichi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Toshimichi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshimichi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with some punches.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jake Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toshimichi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Toshimichi trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones has Toshimichi pressed against the cage, preventing Toshimichi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshimichi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 500 p4p, 351 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 67 p4p, 50 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Sudbury Saturday Night. Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Stockton Slap Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley slips a jab from Diaz.
Nice shot by Diaz.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradley on the side of the head.
Diaz 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.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bradley.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Bradley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bradley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Bradley to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Bradley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz with the active half guard here but Bradley passes nicely into side control.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bradley wants to clinch.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradley momentarily.
Bradley lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Bradley is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bradley is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Bradley with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Bradley's head back.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Bradley avoids it well.
Bradley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Bradley looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Bradley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Bradley counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley blocks an uppercut.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Bradley misses with an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradley throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
Bradley looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely.
As Diaz tries to get set, Bradley tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sizes up Bradley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bradley lands a head shot.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
Bradley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz misses with a double jab
so Bradley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bradley defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz misses with a hook.
Bradley closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Bradley is predictable there
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Bradley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bradley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Bradley moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Bradley pushes him away.
Diaz slips a jab from Bradley.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Bradley misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Bradley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Bradley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradley in his tracks.
Noel Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Bradley misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bradley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Bradley tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Diaz misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely.
Bradley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Bradley misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley connects with a high kick.
Bradley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz punishes Bradley's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Bradley sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Bradley avoids it this time.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Donk. Bradley catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Derrick Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Diaz!
A less than humble Noel Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micah Murray (ranked 268 p4p, 595 weight class) and Lyman Hicks (ranked 27 p4p, 52 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Micah Murray has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Micah Murray seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyman Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Hicks.
Murray moves into the clinch.
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Hicks works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray wants to clinch.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Murray.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murray pulls guard.
Hicks stays in close to Murray's body and controls the position.
Hicks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks is sitting in close to Murray's body. Murray has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hicks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hicks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Murray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 137 p4p, 658 weight class) and Marco Natta (ranked 12 p4p, 48 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Natta!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Natta doesn't seem bothered though.
Natta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Natta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor cracks Natta with an open hand slap.
Natta misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Natta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Natta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Natta moved out of range nicely.
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Natta. Natta maintains the clinch.
Natta misses with a body punch.
Natta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Natta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is leaning against Natta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Natta struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor stalling against the cage.
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Natta uses from the top position.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Natta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Natta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Natta trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Natta from controlling successfully.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Natta passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natta content to control rather than advance.
Natta is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here.
Natta is looking for a kimura here.
Natta is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Natta is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to control Natta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor moves into full guard.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natta is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor has his foot on Natta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Natta works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Natta uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Natta wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is trying to work for a sweep but Natta has mounted him!
Natta trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor wants to control but Natta is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is desperately trying to improve his position but Natta has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Natta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natta moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natta.
Natta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor.
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natta's guard.
Taylor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Natta's thigh. Natta counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Natta can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor misses with a hook. Natta ducked under it nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Natta's body. Natta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Natta tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Natta on the side of the head.
Natta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor tries a body shot but Natta blocks it.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Natta backwards.
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Natta from controlling successfully.
Natta looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Natta 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 Taylor.
Natta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Natta trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Natta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Taylor keeping his opponent close.
Natta is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wants to control but Natta postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Natta wants to counter with a clinch but Taylor pushes him away.
Jab by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Natta should have avoided that one.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor jabs at Natta's body.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Natta on the side of the head.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor catches Natta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor connects with the punch.
Natta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Natta tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Natta manages to avoid the attempt.
Natta misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Natta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Natta tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Natta moved out of range nicely.
Natta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor throws a hook but Natta avoids it easily.
A big left from Natta misses.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Natta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Natta circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natta moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Natta scrambles back to his feet.
Natta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Natta staying out of range there.
Natta looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Natta rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Natta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Natta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Natta's head.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Natta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Natta can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Natta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushing down on Natta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor controlling the pace.
Taylor is pressing down on Natta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Natta is holding on for now.
Taylor not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Natta tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Natta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Natta's head.
Natta misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Natta throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Natta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Natta fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Natta throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Natta is looking to clinch.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Natta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Natta gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Natta's elbow.
Natta is trying to pull guard but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Natta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Natta backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Natta jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Natta around his waist. Natta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor working for a triangle but Natta defends it easily.
Natta 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.
Taylor is trying to hold Natta in close to prevent damage but Natta has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marco Natta has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Natta eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Natta tries to pass.
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Natta 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 Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control Natta's posture but Natta avoids it.
Taylor tries to bench press Natta off him but Natta keeps the position.
Natta is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Natta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Natta working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Natta keeps moving and retains side control.
Natta working away.
Natta trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Natta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta is looking to improve his position.
Taylor trying to control from Natta's half guard. Natta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor had his way with Marco Natta in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Natta moved out of range.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Natta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Natta back into the cage.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Natta.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Natta wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Natta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Natta trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Natta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Natta clinches with his opponent.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marco Natta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor jumps guard and drags Natta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor controls Natta momentarily but Natta frees himself.
Natta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Natta has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Natta has passed into half guard.
Natta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Natta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Natta eventually gives up the hold.
Natta stalling.
Colby Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
Taylor has Natta pulled in close to control his posture.
Natta throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Natta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Colby Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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