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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between scott aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, scott aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
aoki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
aoki missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
aoki closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped aoki's head back.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for aoki on that attempt.
A shot to de liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Jose Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
aoki is breathing heavily.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has aoki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to aoki's face.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva lands an elbow just above aoki 's eye.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
aoki letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
aoki tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
aoki takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing knees to the body.
aoki takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
aoki jumps guard but Silva stands there with aoki around his waist. aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to aoki's face.
aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from aoki.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aoki is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
aoki has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but aoki blocks with his arms.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from aoki.
aoki jumps guard but Silva stands there with aoki around his waist. aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to aoki's face.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
aoki being controlled against the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
aoki jumps guard but Silva stands there with aoki around his waist. aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
aoki fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva throws a hook but aoki blocks it.
aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps aoki thinking.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva swings for the body but aoki moves out of range.
Silva waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract aoki.
aoki misses with a takedown
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. aoki really felt that one!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by aoki.
aoki misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
scott aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva is looking to slow aoki down with leg kicks.
Silva connects with a high kick.
aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
aoki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from aoki there as he acknowledges the shot.
aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva rushes aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
aoki wants a takedown.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to aoki's face.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but aoki is blocking nicely.
aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva swings for the body but aoki moves out of range.
aoki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
aoki fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps aoki thinking.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping aoki at a distance.
aoki slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva works aoki's body with a nice hook.
Silva pushes aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
aoki wants a takedown.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to aoki's face.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into aoki's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has aoki pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jose Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva landing knees to the head.
aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but aoki blocks it.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with aoki.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva working aoki over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
aoki looking for a takedown.
aoki has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
aoki is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from aoki.
Silva landing knees to the head.
aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
aoki fails to pull guard.
aoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva is pushing aoki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva pushes aoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
aoki tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters by clinching up.
aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Silva.
aoki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
aoki tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva cracks aoki with a nice body shot.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning aoki up against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
aoki is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for aoki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
aoki has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
aoki tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. aoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped aoki's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva misses with a hook. aoki ducked under it nicely.
aoki tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
aoki fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva feints and then cracks aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow aoki down.
Silva feints and then cracks aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow aoki down.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from aoki.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
aoki throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a front kick that sends aoki stumbling back into the cage.
aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings aoki.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
aoki shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
aoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
aoki tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually aoki drops back down to his feet.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
aoki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but aoki blocks it.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and aoki avoids it.
aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from aoki.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through aoki's defenses.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to aoki's calf.
aoki misses with a takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva lands a head kick. aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
scott aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between KC Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nic ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunshine comes to the cage accompanied by The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells. ram has chosen Just another victim by Helmet&House of Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, KC Sunshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, nic ram!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunshine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ram.
Sunshine lands a body shot.
ram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunshine tries to clinch there but ram circles away.
ram is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
ram throws an overhand right that lands on Sunshine's shoulder, as Sunshine tries to avoid the shot.
ram throws a head kick that misses.
ram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sunshine's head backwards.
Sunshine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sunshine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sunshine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sunshine looks to land a strike but ram avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sunshine postures up in ram's guard and throws a big left but ram blocks it.
ram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sunshine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sunshine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine throws a strike but ram rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
ram wants to stand but Sunshine is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ram connects with the punch.
ram loads up on a big right hand but Sunshine slips the punch.
ram throws a hook but Sunshine avoids it easily.
ram connects with a nice looking jab.
Sunshine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sunshine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ram but ram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sunshine with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KC Sunshine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ram lands with a right hand.
ram throws a looping overhand right but Sunshine ducks down to avoid it.
ram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sunshine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ram connects with the punch.
Sunshine is rocked!
Sunshine moves out of range as ram strikes.
ram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunshine.
ram takes a swing at Sunshine's ribcage but misses.
Sunshine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Sunshine working the head and body with strikes.
ram regains half guard, as Sunshine was trying to land strikes.
Sunshine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine trying to mount his opponent but ram defends it.
Sunshine misses with a head shot. ram uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sunshine trying to control the position from guard on top but ram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sunshine cracks ram with a solid left hand.
Sunshine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ram lands a two punch combo.
Oh Sunshine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like KC Sunshine has been cut.
ram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sunshine seems to have got his legs back now.
Sunshine moves out of range as ram strikes.
nic ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from ram misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from ram does no damage.
ram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sunshine.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sunshine.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
nic ram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KC Sunshine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sunshine fails with the takedown.
Sunshine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
ram tries to buck Sunshine off but he can't manage it.
Sunshine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for ram because Sunshine loaded up on that one.
ram is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
ram avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sunshine.
Sunshine with a couple of short strikes.
ram taking shots to the head.
Sunshine lands a big shot there that rocks ram but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
ram wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sunshine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine won't let ram get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunshine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ram looks a forlorn figure.
Sunshine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
ram is breathing heavily.
ram is bucking up trying to escape but Sunshine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Sunshine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sunshine looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine connects with a bit shot that sees ram covering up! More strikes from Sunshine and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sunshine is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KC Sunshine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Napao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Logan Bishop has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Napao!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Titus Napao has been cut.
Napao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Napao throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Napao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Napao lands in his opponent's guard.
Napao wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Napao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop being controlled here, momentarily.
Napao wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Napao trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop has his foot on Napao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Napao works his way back into a safe position though.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Napao pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napao gets a clinch.
Napao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop tests Napao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop digs a good hook to Napao's body.
Napao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Logan Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Napao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Napao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Napao tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Napao is looking to clinch.
Napao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Napao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Napao avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Napao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napao circles away quickly and effectively.
Logan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Napao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napao manages to avoid it.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
Napao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Napao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bishop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bishop tries to roll over but Napao keeps him under control.
Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Napao.
Napao looks gassed!
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napao wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop pushes Napao off looking to stand but Napao dives back in and keeps control.
Napao is working for a kimura but Bishop is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Napao avoids nicely.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Napao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napao was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Napao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Napao.
Napao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Napao on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Napao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Napao is working for a submission of some sort.
Bishop is looking to escape.
Napao is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Napao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Napao is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Napao drops back looking for a leg! Bishop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bishop manages to kick Napao off! Napao jumps back into Bishop's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Napao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Napao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Napao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Napao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Napao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Napao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Napao seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bishop is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Titus Napao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein - Links 2,3,4. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Erkki Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Carson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carson in his tracks.
Erkki Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a right and a left that Carson avoids nicely.
Carson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carson off to one side.
Carson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Carson's head back.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carson.
Black drops Carson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carson looks back up at him and smiles so Black waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Carson is rocked!
Black lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Carson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erkki Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Fightmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Fightmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringer loads up on a big right hand but Fightmann slips the punch.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fightmann is just out of range.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Avon Stringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fightmann defending well as Stringer loads up on a big left hand.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann misses with a jab to the body
and Fightmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fightmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Stringer counters with a series of strikes. Fightmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stringer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fightmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Stringer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fightmann. Fightmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fightmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stringer tries to avoid it but Fightmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stringer to the ground. Stringer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Fightmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Horrible takedown by Fightmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Stringer which made him look bad.
Stringer cracks a nice hook into Fightmann's ribs.
Fightmann is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer lands a glancing blow to the side of Fightmann's head.
Stringer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fightmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Stringer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fightmann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stringer wants to improve his position but Fightmann is controlling well.
Fightmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stringer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stringer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer pulls Fightmann in close to prevent any damage.
Fightmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fightmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stringer wants to sweep but no luck.
Fightmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stringer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fightmann manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stringer controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fightmann keeping moving, preventing Stringer from controlling successfully.
Fightmann controls Stringer momentarily but Stringer frees himself.
Stringer advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stringer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fightmann to stand up.
Fightmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stringer misses with a shot to the body
and Fightmann counters with a shoot takedown. Stringer fights it but they end up in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stringer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fightmann is just out of range.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Fightmann moves away from the strike by Stringer.
Stringer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fightmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fightmann dodges the punch combination from Stringer.
Nice body punch from Stringer.
A lazy left from Stringer finds it's target.
It looks like Lars Fightmann has been cut.
Stringer cracks Fightmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stringer lands a jab to the nose.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Fightmann defending well as Stringer loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Fightmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
Fightmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stringer as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Stringer misses the target.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fightmann manages to avoid it.
Avon Stringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fightmann throws a series of punches but Stringer avoids them all with ease.
Stringer looks to land a right hand but Fightmann moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fightmann.
Fightmann takes one to the side of the head.
Fightmann waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stringer.
Fightmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fightmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fightmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Stringer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Stringer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fightmann avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Fightmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stringer.
Stringer connects with the punch.
Fightmann slips under a jab from Stringer.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Stringer moves away from the strike by Fightmann.
Fightmann tries to move into range but Stringer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stringer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Stringer dips to his left and cracks Fightmann with an uppercut!
Stringer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fightmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Stringer.
Stringer lands a slapping body shot.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Stringer lands a right hook to the body.
Stringer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stringer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fightmann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to de liver by Stringer. Beautiful body shot.
Stringer scores with a body shot.
Stringer with a nice cross.
Stringer misses with an uppercut. Fightmann saw that one coming.
Stringer throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fightmann walks into a jab.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fightmann manages to avoid it.
Stringer lands a slapping body shot.
Fightmann walks into a stiff left hand from Stringer.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stringer lands with a hook. Fightmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stringer misses with a hook to the body
and Fightmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Stringer lands with a straight right. Fightmann didn't see that one coming.
Stringer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fightmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fightmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stringer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fightmann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stringer!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Fightmann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stringer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stringer lands a nice shot that snaps Fightmann's head back.
Lars Fightmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fightmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Fightmann with a poor takedown
and Stringer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stringer lands a nice hook to Fightmann's body. Fightmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Stringer lands a jab to Fightmann's midsection.
Stringer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fightmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fightmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to de liver by Stringer. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringer lands a jab to Fightmann's midsection.
Stringer works Fightmann's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stringer loads up on a big right hand but Fightmann slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fightmann manages to avoid it.
Stringer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fightmann at a distance.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Stringer swings for the body but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann takes one to the side of the head.
Fightmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fightmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stringer scores with a hook to the body. Fightmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Avon Stringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fightmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fightmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer just misses with a punch to the body.
Stringer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Stringer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stringer.
Stringer scores with a punch to the head.
Stringer catches Fightmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer digs a good body shot into Fightmann's ribs.
The fighters circling - Stringer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fightmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fightmann moves away.
Stringer cracks a nice hook into Fightmann's ribs.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stringer lands a jab to Fightmann's midsection.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Stringer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fightmann doesn't seem phased though.
Stringer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fightmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Stringer lunges at Fightmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fightmann's hand.
Avon Stringer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fightmann avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Stringer tests Fightmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stringer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fightmann avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Stringer defending well as Fightmann loads up on a big left hand.
Fightmann tries for a takedown but Stringer circles away easily
and Stringer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lars Fightmann's cut is getting worse.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Fightmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Lars Fightmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stringer swings for the body but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Stringer.
Stringer scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stringer scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Stringer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fightmann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Fightmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stringer scores with a hook to the body. Fightmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Stringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stringer 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Stringer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liisteri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solid Base - I like it. Austin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stone Cold Steve Austin's entrance music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liisteri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liisteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin lands a jab to the head.
Liisteri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liisteri off to one side.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liisteri circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liisteri ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liisteri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liisteri showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liisteri is working for a submission of some sort.
Liisteri is pressing down on Austin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Austin is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri moves nicely into side control.
Austin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liisteri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Austin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liisteri is looking to work some ground and pound but Austin has wrist control.
Liisteri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Austin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Liisteri has Austin in his guard.
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liisteri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Liisteri's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to stand but Liisteri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Liisteri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liisteri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Austin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liisteri had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Austin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Liisteri Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Austin's back instead.
Liisteri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Austin just trying to survive but Liisteri is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Liisteri looking for the choke but no joy.
Austin showing good submission defense here.
Austin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Liisteri's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liisteri is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Austin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Austin for a finish.
Austin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Liisteri's guard. Nice work there by Austin.
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liisteri is keeping the position for now.
Austin cracks Liisteri with a solid left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taavi Liisteri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liisteri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Liisteri seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.
Austin wants to improve his position but Liisteri is controlling well.
Austin is defending against the submission attempts here by Liisteri.
Austin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Austin is trying to control the position but Liisteri postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri looking to pass the guard.
Liisteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Liisteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Austin sprawls well. He's pushed Liisteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Austin leaves Liisteri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liisteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Austin misses the target.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Liisteri moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin connects with a right hand. Liisteri shakes it off.
Liisteri closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. Liisteri pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taavi Liisteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liisteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liisteri ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin tries to bum rush Liisteri with a series of wild strikes but Liisteri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Liisteri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Liisteri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liisteri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liisteri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austin gets back to half guard.
Austin trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin won't allow Liisteri to pass to mount.
Liisteri is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Austin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liisteri wants to pass the guard but Austin is defending well.
Liisteri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Austin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liisteri.
Austin manages to get to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Liisteri throws a jab when Austin was well out of range.
Liisteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liisteri fails to land the takedown.
Liisteri moves out of range as Austin strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liisteri's head.
Liisteri shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Austin sprawls well. He's pushed Liisteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taavi Liisteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Liisteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Liisteri shoots in.
Liisteri dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Liisteri's head and hops out.
Liisteri throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liisteri closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. Liisteri pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liisteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Liisteri scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Liisteri is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liisteri to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Austin defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liisteri is looking to stall here but Austin recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
Austin wants to control from the top but Liisteri keeps moving.
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liisteri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Liisteri's legs - danger averted.
Liisteri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin stands up and waves to Liisteri to follow him.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liisteri shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liisteri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liisteri somewhat.
Liisteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin leaves Liisteri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austin throws a series of punches but Liisteri avoids them all with ease.
Liisteri defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Liisteri slips under a jab from Austin.
Liisteri takes one to the side of the head.
Liisteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liisteri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austin to the mat! Austin manages to get full guard.
Liisteri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Austin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Austin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Austin!
Austin trying to control the action but Liisteri is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Austin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Sagat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sagat!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagat at a distance.
Sagat throws a jab but it's blocked by Barat.
Sagat thows a body shot but no joy.
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from Barat.
Sagat walks into a straight right hand from Barat.
Barat misses with a straight left.
Barat lands a with a good body shot.
Sagat misses with a wild body shot.
Barat is looking to clinch but Sagat is avoiding it.
Barat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barat throws a right and a left that Sagat avoids nicely.
Barat slips under a jab from Sagat.
Barat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sagat checks a low kick from Barat.
Sagat scores with a jab. Barat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Carl Barat has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barat.
Nice defenses there by Sagat.
A swing and a miss from Sagat.
Barat staying out of range there.
Sagat lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Barat is looking to close the distance but Sagat sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Barat crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Barat is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bob Sagat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Oh Well. as his entrance music. Darren Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Lynch walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Lynch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lynch kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lynch is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
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.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith throws and low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lynch blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith keeps Lynch at a distance using the push kick.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lynch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darren Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lynch. That did some damage!
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A leg kick checked by Lynch.
Lynch waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Lynch saw it coming and moves away.
Smith is looking to slow Lynch down with leg kicks.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith is looking to slow Lynch down with leg kicks.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Lynch moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Lynch thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Jamie Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lynch counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Lynch counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Lynch to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Lynch wants to control but Smith postures up.
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith throwing strikes but Lynch manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Lynch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Lynch as he checks the leg kick.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lynch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lynch won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Lynch tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Lynch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lynch is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
Smith is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Lynch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Lynch!
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamie Lynch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lynch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lynch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lynch sprawls well. Lynch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynch motions for Smith to come forward. Lynch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Lynch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lynch to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darren Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynch circles away.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Lynch counters with a leg kick.
Lynch is looking to land body kicks.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamie Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Smith.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Lynch as he connects with a hook.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lynch counters with a left to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a head kick. Lynch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lynch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lynch misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith cracks Lynch with an open hand slap.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynch.
A big left from Smith misses.
Lynch tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Lynch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lynch 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Lynch!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Is War. Hugo Stiglitz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
171 lbs
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24
178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stiglitz.
Diaz punishes Stiglitz's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Stiglitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Stiglitz sprawls well.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Stiglitz checks it.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stiglitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stiglitz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Diaz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stiglitz's back instead.
Diaz missing with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is not going to allow Stiglitz to sit and survive in this position.
Diaz is trying to stick to Stiglitz's back but Stiglitz is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stiglitz.
Stiglitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz has his foot on Stiglitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stiglitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Stiglitz is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stiglitz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Diaz!
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