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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Abott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li swinging wildly here.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abott wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Abott misses with the combination.
Tank Abott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abott instigates a clinch.
Abott has clasped his hands together around Li's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abott stands up.
Li closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Li working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Li's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Li takes a little break here. Abott wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Abott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Li's best efforts.
Li tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abott throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Li trying to control from half guard but Abott is working away.
Li slips a nice elbow through Abott's hands, connecting with Abott's forehead.
Li is controlling the pace.
Li moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Abott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abott can't do much from the bottom here.
Abott is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abott!
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Li working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Li with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abott is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Li lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Abott tries to reverse the position but Li maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abott is working hard here to advance position.
Li working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Li working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Li working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Li postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Abott in real trouble here! The ref calls for Abott to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Li!
A very excited looking Freddy Li 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utter Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steffan Bonnar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Utter Bum's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steffan Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Utter Bum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Bonnar has knocked Bum down with a huge combo! Bonnar steps away and waves a wobbly Bum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Utter Bum has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bonnar counters with a monster head kick that knocks Bum out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steffan Bonnar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, You Stink!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stink circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stink should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stink throws a right hand that Florian ducks under and follows up with a left that Florian also avoids with ease.
Stink tries to score a power double leg takedown but Florian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stink somewhat.
Florian clinches up with Stink and pushes him back against the cage.
Stink wants to take the fight to the mat but Florian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Florian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like You Stink has been cut.
Florian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stink is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Florian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Florian throws an elbow but misses.
Florian prevents Stink from breaking the clinch.
Stink swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stink wants to break the clinch but can't.
Florian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian forces Stink back against the cage and clinches.
Florian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stink fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Florian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Florian prevents Stink from improving his position.
Stink is trying to stand up here but Florian is controlling him well.
Stink wants to improve his position but Florian is controlling well.
Florian gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Florian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stink.
Kenny Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of You Stink.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Florian wants it to stay on the feet.
Stink tries for a takedown but Florian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stink looks gassed!
Stink misses with a takedown
and Florian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Florian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Florian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Florian pushing down on Stink's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Florian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Florian there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Florian.
Florian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Florian pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Florian working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stink turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Florian off and cradles Stink's limp body as Florian celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kenny Florian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Trig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Trig!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trig fails with a takedown attempt.
Trig is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Trig fails with the takedown.
Trig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trig shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brian Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Trig.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Trig.
No luck for Trig with that takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Trig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trig off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown. Trig fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rogers advances position into side control!
Trig is trying to improve his position.
Rogers slows the pace down.
Trig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers prevents Trig from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trig wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers throwing shots but Trig is blocking nicely.
Rogers is taking a breather. Trig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is pressing down on Trig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trig is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trig defending well though.
Trig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Trig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Trig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers prevents Trig from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trig squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Trig is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rogers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Rogers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Trig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Trig or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Trig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
Trig tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Trig is looking to improve his position.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Trig's head.
Trig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Trig is defending the position.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Rogers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trig regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trig is keeping the position for now.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Trig is retaining full guard.
Trig keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Trig is keeping the position.
Rogers won't allow Trig to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trig wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Trig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Trig's guard.
Rogers slips nicely into half guard.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Trig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trig is looking to get back to full guard here but Rogers has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rogers controlling the position.
Trig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trig wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rogers throws the left hand but Trig avoids the punch easily.
Trig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Trig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trig.
Trig shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trig wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers winds up and cracks Trig with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Trig defends it.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trig wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rogers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Trig wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trig for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trig's face.
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brian Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Rogers clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trig gets a clinch.
Trig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trig wants to stall.
Trig jumps guard and drags Rogers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trig looking for a sweep. Not yet Trig, not yet.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rogers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Trig.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trig shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trig looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Trig tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Trig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brian Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Trig.
Trig is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rogers throws a right hand that Trig ducks under and follows up with a left that Trig also avoids with ease.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into Trig's guard.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Trig is defending the position.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trig can do to turn this around?
Trig is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trig is looking to escape.
Rogers controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trig slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rogers scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the position easily from mount.
Rogers with the ground and pound from mount.
Trig is working to get back to half guard.
Rogers lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trig is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Rogers had his way with Frank Trig in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Trig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Trig sprawls well.
Trig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trig wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig tries to strike from the bottom.
Rogers distracts Trig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trig lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Trig is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trig looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Trig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trig throwing strikes but missing.
Trig landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trig is aware though and is defending well.
Trig stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
Brian Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Trig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trig with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trig!
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trig wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers landing punches.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Frank Trig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Rogers!
Brian Rogers retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Lister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cantwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Lister tries to work over Cantwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cantwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lister after a bit of a struggle.
Lister pulls guard successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cantwell prevents Lister from getting back to his feet.
Cantwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cantwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Lister is retaining full guard.
Cantwell is working Lister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cantwell wants to stand but Lister is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cantwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cantwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantwell.
Cantwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lister manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lister working for a guillotine from mount but Cantwell is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cantwell is looking to improve his position but Lister isn't that keen on the idea.
Lister working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cantwell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lister off and cradles Cantwell's limp body as Lister celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dean Lister!
Dean Lister is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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