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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ipod Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jordan (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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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
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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
2 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ipod Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a wild body kick that Apple sees coming a mile off.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apple moves away.
Apple wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.
Jordan gets a clinch.
Apple pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Apple.
Jordan tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
Apple misses with a body punch.
Apple prevents a takedown attempt there.
Apple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
Apple lands a nice shot to the body.
Apple really is a fat lump.
Apple works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Apple trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Apple is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Apple has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordan forces Apple back against the cage and clinches.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Jordan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple lands an uppercut.
Apple misses with a body punch.
Apple digs a right hand underneath Jordan's ribcage. Jordan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apple has Jordan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jordan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan jumps into guard, dragging Apple to the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jordan on the ground.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
Apple has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jordan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Apple is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jordan pulls down on the head and he's put Apple to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugh Jordan!
An out of breath Hugh Jordan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Mariusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Antonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Antonovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariusz Mariusz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Antonovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariusz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mariusz rushes Antonovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Antonovich takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ivan Antonovich has been cut.
Mariusz lands with a right to the head.
Mariusz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antonovich.
Antonovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mariusz walks away with a smile on his face. Antonovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mariusz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mariusz is pushing Antonovich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mariusz lands a hook that snaps the head of Antonovich backwards.
That has opened up Ivan Antonovich's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mariusz digs a right hand into Antonovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antonovich's gas tank.
Mariusz drops Antonovich onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Antonovich is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Antonovich is rocked!
Antonovich looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mariusz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Antonovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Mariusz finish him?
Mariusz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mariusz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mariusz creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Antonovich drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariusz Mariusz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mackaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler has chosen Rocky's Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackaye throws a shot to the body.
Mackaye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mackaye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mackaye tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mackaye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mackaye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Mackaye swinging wildly here.
Chandler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ian Mackaye has been cut.
Mackaye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mackaye misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mackaye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackaye tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Mackaye shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chandler eats them both and turns towards Mackaye to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chandler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mackaye is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Chandler knocks Mackaye out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Chandler!
Chris Chandler made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to thank the fans for their support! thank you guys ! Well it may be time to go home mixed results up here in vegas im better than that 100% ill be back and when i do im coming for Rashad Evans!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrisoff Lebene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebene comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep-Eminem. 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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178 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chrisoff Lebene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pen enables Lebene to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lebene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lebene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pen keeping full guard, as Lebene tries to pass.
Lebene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pen trying to keep a closed guard but Lebene is proving a slippery customer.
Lebene is looking to work some ground and pound but Pen has wrist control.
Lebene postures up in Pen's guard and throws a big left but Pen blocks it.
Pen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebene.
Lebene 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.
Pen keeping moving, preventing Lebene from controlling successfully.
Lebene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pen's head.
Lebene throws a big elbow that misses.
Lebene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lebene chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lebene throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lebene has Pen in his guard.
Pen postures up.
Pen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lebene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pen has managed to get both his arms back between Lebene's legs - danger averted.
Pen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lebene is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lebene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lebene wants to sweep here but Pen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pen is looking to work some ground and pound but Lebene has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pen's guard.
Pen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pen, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lebene throwing strikes from guard but Pen blocks nicely.
Pen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebene is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lebene working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pen has passed into half guard!
Pen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lebene looking for submissions off his back.
Pen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pen drops an elbow to the side of Lebene's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lebene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lebene is pressing down on Pen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lebene keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Lebene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lebene is looking for a triangle but Pen pushes his legs off easily.
Lebene is trying to control the position but Pen postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen stopping the sweep attempt from Lebene.
Lebene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lebene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pen has managed to get both his arms back between Lebene's legs - danger averted.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pen is in close to Lebene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lebene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lebene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lebene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lebene is breathing heavily.
Pen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pen landing some decent shots from guard.
Lebene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pen defends well.
Pen wants to control from the top but Lebene keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrisoff Lebene dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lebene throws a jab when Pen was well out of range.
Pen dodges the punch combination from Lebene.
Pen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Lebene does it's job there.
Chrisoff Lebene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lebene.
Pen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebene.
Pen stuffs the takedown attempt from Lebene. Lebene gets slowly back to his feet.
Lebene fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pen on the side of the head.
Lebene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lebene jabs at Pen's body.
Pen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lebene circles away quickly and effectively.
Lebene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lebene misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pen is looking for a sweep.
Lebene is trying to get an arm triangle but Pen is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebene misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen is looking for a sweep.
Lebene working away.
Pen is trying to buck Lebene off.
Lebene in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chrisoff Lebene!
A victorious Chrisoff Lebene thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief has chosen We Own It as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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150 lbs
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Good knees
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso tries to bum rush Zangief with a series of wild strikes but Zangief uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alonso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zangief moves into the clinch.
Zangief tries to pull guard but Alonso holds him up against the cage and eventually Zangief drops back down to his feet.
Zangief creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zangief is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alonso is defending well for now.
Zangief throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Alonso.
A head punch on the inside from Zangief fails to land.
I was talking to Alonso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zangief has Alonso pressed against the cage, preventing Alonso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alonso tries to break free but Zangief pushes him back against the cage.
Zangief swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alonso blocks an uppercut.
Zangief makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zangief keeps control of Alonso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zangief is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zangief tries to pull guard but Alonso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Alonso.
Alonso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso wants to get back to striking at distance but Zangief won't allow it.
Alonso tries to break free but Zangief pushes him back against the cage.
Zangief creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Zangief.
Alonso breaks the clinch.
Alonso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zangief throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zangief motions for Alonso to come forward. Zangief throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zangief moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alonso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zangief.
Zangief throws a big shot that misses.
Zangief will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Zangief misses
and Alonso counters with a straight right hand.
Alonso connects with a body shot that sends Zangief's belly button to the back.
Zangief tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throws the left hand but Alonso avoids the punch easily.
Zangief doesn't manage to clinch there - Alonso circles away.
Alonso works over Zangief's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zangief throws out a loose jab but Alonso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alonso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zangief throws a lazy head kick
and Alonso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zangief looks to throw the jab but Alonso is out of range.
Alonso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zangief momentarily.
Zangief throws a leg kick
and Zangief takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alonso lands an overhand right.
Zangief misses with a double jab.
Alonso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alonso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zangief.
Alonso lands with a nice combination. Zangief backs away looking to recover.
Alonso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zangief misses with a head kick.
Zangief tries to close the distance and clinch but Alonso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alonso misses with a few strikes there.
Zangief tries to clinch but Alonso moves out of range.
Alonso closes the distance and pushes Zangief back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zangief lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zangief, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throws a low kick but Alonso avoids it.
Zangief needs to keep his hands up - Alonso had a free shot at his head there.
Alonso avoids the head kick by Zangief.
Alonso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zangief tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zangief moves in looking to clinch but Alonso pushes him off.
Zangief pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zangief moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alonso walks into a straight right hand from Zangief.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alonso misses with a hook. Zangief ducked under it nicely.
Alonso tries to close the distance and clinch but Zangief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zangief fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Pablo Alonso will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alonso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zangief throws out a powerful jab.
Alonso throws a head kick that half lands.
Zangief connects with a jab.
Alonso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zangief counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zangief scores with a leg kick.
Alonso scores with a jab to the head.
Zangief waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alonso.
Alonso misses with a body kick.
Alonso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zangief throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alonso moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alonso is defending well for now.
Zangief throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alonso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alonso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zangief dodges the punch combination from Alonso.
Zangief throws a leg kick but Alonso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alonso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alonso gets tackled into the cage by Zangief. Zangief maintains the clinch.
Alonso manages to break the clinch.
Zangief pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alonso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alonso lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses
and Alonso counters with a low kick, right behind Zangief 's knee.
Zangief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alonso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses
and Alonso counters with a nice leg kick.
Alonso looks to land a combination but Zangief avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alonso.
The crowd cheers as Alonso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zangief doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alonso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zangief misses with a hook. Alonso ducked under it nicely.
Alonso blocks a head kick by Zangief.
A punch combination from Alonso misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pablo Alonso is winning the standup battle so far.
Zangief misses with a hook
and Zangief takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Zangief is predictable there
enabling Alonso to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Alonso.
Zangief tries a low kick but Alonso avoids it.
Zangief misses with a hook
and Alonso counters with a good, hard body kick but Zangief shrugs it off.
Alonso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alonso tries to bum rush Zangief with a series of wild strikes but Zangief uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alonso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zangief counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alonso is rocked!
Zangief misses with a head kick.
Oh Alonso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zangief waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alonso.
Pablo Alonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alonso blocks a head kick by Zangief.
Zangief tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zangief throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zangief is breathing heavily.
Zangief connects with a nice cross there... Alonso is looking wobbly and Zangief recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Alonso to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Zangief jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Travis Zangief!
Travis Zangief took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First off props to my opponent. He was extremely skilled and I knew I to bring my A game in order to pull out a win. Once again I would like to thank World Combat Championship for giving me a chance to fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Clow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Kerr enters the cage!
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166 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Clow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clow has a takedown stuffed.
Clow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerr but Kerr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kerr drives through and clinches with Clow against the cage.
Kerr has Clow pressed against the cage, preventing Clow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kerr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Clow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kerr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kerr is struggling to control the position.
Clow is trying to pull guard but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.
Clow tries to pull guard but Kerr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kerr is pushing Clow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clow backwards.
Kerr breaks from the clinch.
Clow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerr is fending him off so far but Clow persists. Nope, Kerr circles away and we're back to standing.
Clow looks to clinch
and Kerr counters by moving into the clinch.
Kerr lands with a left to the head.
Kerr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kerr lands a nice uppercut.
Kerr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kerr gets underhooks to prevent Clow's takedown attempt.
Kerr is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr breaks the clinch.
Clow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kerr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clow.
Kerr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clow misses with a takedown attempt - Kerr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clow is breathing heavily.
Kerr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clow wants a takedown.
Kerr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clow fails with a takedown attempt.
Kerr gets a clinch.
Kerr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clow tries to break free but Kerr pushes him back against the cage.
Kerr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kerr lands with a light punch inside.
Kerr presses Clow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Clow controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clows head.
Kerr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kerr has Clow pressed against the cage, preventing Clow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerr manages to break the clinch.
Kerr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerr as he jumps to the side.
Clow closes the distance and clinches up with Kerr, looking for a takedown. Clow pushes Kerr against the cage but Kerr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris Clow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr 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.
Clow with a poor takedown
and Kerr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerr gets through Clow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clow missing with knees to the body.
Kerr digs a right hand into Clow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clow's gas tank.
Kerr lands an uppercut.
Kerr has Clow pressed against the cage.
Kerr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clow is rocked!
Clow takes a shot to the head.
Oh Clow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kerr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Clow! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kerr is unloading with more strikes now! Clow drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
The defeated Chris Clow had this to say: 'sorry to all my fans.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Khrepchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Golden. Khrepchenko has chosen Why Do We Fall as his entrance music. Alexander Khrepchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Khrepchenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrepchenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khrepchenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Khrepchenko breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khrepchenko wants to clinch.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Khrepchenko moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Khrepchenko keeps moving.
Gracie prevents Khrepchenko from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Khrepchenko is keeping the position.
Khrepchenko wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Khrepchenko keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gustavo Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Khrepchenko shows good takedown defense.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrepchenko.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khrepchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrepchenko wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khrepchenko off and has taken his back!
Gracie is looking to control Khrepchenko but Khrepchenko is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Khrepchenko holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Khrepchenko pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gracie cracks Khrepchenko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Khrepchenko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Khrepchenko trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Khrepchenko is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Khrepchenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khrepchenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Khrepchenko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrepchenko wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Khrepchenko pushed the leg off.
Khrepchenko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gracie has managed to slip his arm under Khrepchenko's chin. This could be all over... yep, Khrepchenko is tapping out! Submission win for Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Gustavo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helder Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Tickel (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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183 lbs
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184 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helder Dias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Tickel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickel goes for a double leg but Dias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dias continues to drive forward.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Tickel.
Tickel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dias is defending well.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Dias.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Tickel.
Tickel blocking some punches.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Tickel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Helder Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Tickel.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Tickel avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Tickel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tickel tries for a takedown but Dias manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Still in the clinch, Dias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tickel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tickel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dias after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Dias works on Tickel's body with a couple of short punches.
Dias lands a left hand.
Dias lands a left hand.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tickel's elbow.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Tickel.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tickel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dias prevents it.
Tickel has Dias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dias clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tickel throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dias tries to escape but Tickel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dias staying busy and making it hard for Tickel to control.
Tickel has the hooks in. Dias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dias has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tickel lands punches and elbows.
Tickel struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tickel scores with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tickel doesn't have the hooks in and Dias manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickel pulls Dias in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tickel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Tickel has wrist control.
Tickel looking for a sweep. Not yet Tickel, not yet.
Tickel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tickel prevents Dias from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tickel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Tickel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tickel moves away.
Tickel misses with a takedown
and Dias counters by clinching up.
Tickel blocks a body shot from Dias.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tickel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tickel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tickel winds up and cracks Dias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tickel is stalling here. Dias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tickel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tickel sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel looking for submissions off his back.
Tickel tries to get to full guard but Dias has control of the leg.
Dias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tickel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tickel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dias is working away from the top position though.
Dias is working for a submission of some sort.
Tickel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dias is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias prevents Tickel from improving his position.
Dias is nestled in close to Tickel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Tickel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tickel is trying to maintain the position but Dias is very close to passing his half guard.
Dias tries to pass to full mount but Tickel defends it.
Dias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dias thows a huge punch but Tickel dodges it nicely.
Tickel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
Dias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tickel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tickel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dias distracts Tickel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dias wants to control from the top but Tickel keeps moving.
Dias preventing the sweep.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dias wants to control from the top but Tickel keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dias defends it easily.
Dias looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias won't allow Tickel to sweep him here.
Dias chips away with some ground and pound.
Dias wants to control from the top but Tickel keeps moving.
Tickel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tickel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tickel looking for a sweep. Not yet Tickel, not yet.
Dias pushing down on Tickel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dias is trying to control the action in half guard but Tickel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Tickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dias counters by moving into the clinch.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Tickel controls his hands.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.
Dias gets underhooks to prevent Tickel's takedown attempt.
Tickel wants a takedown.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dias.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
Dias tries a body shot but Tickel blocks it.
A short left from Dias.
Helder Dias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Tickel blocks a body shot from Dias.
Tickel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helder Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Tickel.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tickel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tickel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tickel's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Dias.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tickel wants to take the fight to the mat but Dias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dias working aggressively here.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tickel is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dias is pressed up against the cage. Tickel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dias down to the mat. Dias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tickel.
Dias defending well as Tickel loads up on a big left hand.
Tickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickel ducks under a wild hook from Dias.
Tickel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tickel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dias defends well and Tickel ends up having to push Dias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tickel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dias seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tickel can turn it around.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Tickel wants a takedown.
Dias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.
Tickel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Dias.
A right handed body shot lands from Dias.
Dias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dias lands a shoulder strike.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Tickel avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Tickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dias.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Dias lands an uppercut.
Dias tries a body shot but Tickel blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
A short right from Dias on the inside.
Tickel blocks a body shot from Dias.
Dias lands a shoulder strike.
Tickel is trying to drag Dias to the mat but Dias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tickel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tickel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tickel manages to end up in side control.
Dias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tickel is thwarting Dias's attempts to control the position.
Dias is pressing down on Tickel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tickel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tickel has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tickel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helder Dias clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tickel throws an off balance right hand
and Dias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tickel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tickel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dias wants to sweep here but Tickel controlling him for the moment.
Tickel looking to sit in guard and control but Dias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dias trying to control but Tickel is working from the bottom.
Tickel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
Dias connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Tickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tickel is looking for a triangle but Dias pushes his legs off easily.
Dias stands up over Tickel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Tickel has wrist control.
Tickel trying to control the position.
Dias is in close to Tickel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tickel keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Tickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias preventing the sweep.
Tickel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tickel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tickel keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Tickel blocks nicely.
Tickel working a defensive guard here.
Tickel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dias.
Dias postures up in Tickel's guard and throws a big left but Tickel blocks it.
Dias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tickel's head.
Dias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tickel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dias is in close to Tickel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dias.
Dias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tickel's head.
Will Tickel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dias stops Tickel from standing up.
Tickel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dias trying to control but Tickel is working from the bottom.
Dias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tickel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dias, into his guard.
Tickel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helder Dias had his way with Will Tickel in 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. This is the final round!
Tickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tickel looks to throw the jab but Dias is out of range.
Tickel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tickel lands an overhand right.
Dias clinches with his opponent.
Dias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dias stops a takedown attempt from Tickel.
Dias lands an uppercut.
Tickel wants a takedown but no success here.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Tickel controls his hands.
A short right from Dias.
Dias lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
Tickel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tickel blocks a body shot from Dias.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
Tickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias lands a shot to the body.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Dias lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Dias.
Tickel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helder Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Tickel.
Tickel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dias misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias slips a straight right by Tickel.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but Tickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Tickel.
Dias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tickel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tickel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tickel throws a shot from downtown. Dias moves away and avoids it.
Dias takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tickel misses with a series of wild punches.
Dias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel staying out of range there.
Tickel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dias moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias throws a lazy right hand but Tickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tickel connects with a crisp jab.
Tickel lands a nice hook to Dias's body. Dias takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Tickel pushes him off.
Helder Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tickel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tickel.
Tickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tickel.
Dias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tickel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dias prevents it.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Dias.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tickel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tickel can't get the takedown.
Tickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helder Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dias 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helder Dias!
Helder Dias is the new welterweight champion!
Helder Dias thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Mizuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karbal Lindi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karbal Lindi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Mizuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karbal Lindi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizuno pushes Lindi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mizuno regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lindi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindi postures up.
Lindi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mizuno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lindi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizuno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mizuno is trying to control the position but Lindi postures up.
Mizuno is really struggling to control Lindi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jun Mizuno.
Lindi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mizuno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mizuno is looking to chop away at Lindi's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Mizuno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindi shoots in and drives through. Mizuno sprawls well.
Jun Mizuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Mizuno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lindi doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mizuno.
Lindi scores with a takedown into Mizuno's guard.
Mizuno is looking to stand up but Lindi isn't so interested in that idea.
Lindi is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizuno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindi throws a strike but Mizuno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lindi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mizuno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindi on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mizuno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lindi's guard.
Mizuno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mizuno has managed to get both his arms back between Lindi's legs - danger averted.
Lindi is trying to hold Mizuno in close to prevent damage but Mizuno has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mizuno is working away from the top position though.
Mizuno is trying to control. Lindi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mizuno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lindi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mizuno.
Lindi is looking to improve his position.
Lindi is trying to control but can't.
Mizuno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mizuno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindi keeps working.
Lindi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mizuno trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mizuno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindi striking off his back but it's not causing Mizuno any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lindi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mizuno defends well.
Lindi is looking for a triangle here but Mizuno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mizuno wants to control but Lindi is keeping him busy.
Lindi is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizuno trying to control the position but Lindi is working away.
Lindi is trying to work for a sweep but Mizuno has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindi tries to hold on but Mizuno postures up.
Mizuno controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karbal Lindi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Mizuno.
Mizuno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mizuno throws a nice head kick!
Lindi feints and as Mizuno raises his hands in defense, Lindi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lindi throwing strikes but missing.
Lindi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mizuno dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mizuno is in close to Lindi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lindi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizuno trying to control but Lindi is working from the bottom.
Mizuno wants to stand but Lindi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lindi controlling Mizuno's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mizuno trying to control but Lindi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jun Mizuno just wasn't active enough.
Mizuno scores with a head kick. Lindi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mizuno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mizuno stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindi. Lindi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mizuno scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizuno fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindi in the body.
Mizuno throws a body kick that misses.
Mizuno throws a head kick that half lands.
Mizuno lands a jab to the nose.
Lindi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lindi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mizuno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lindi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindi working the head and body with strikes.
Mizuno is looking to escape.
Lindi works his way into full mount!
Lindi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mizuno tries to lock up and control but Lindi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lindi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mizuno hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lindi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi is stalling here but it's allowed Mizuno to get half guard.
Mizuno is staying active underneath Lindi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindi looking to control but Mizuno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mizuno tries to hold on but Lindi pushes him away.
The referee warns Mizuno that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuno can't escape the position.
Lindi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mizuno can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lindi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mizuno turns into him and now he's in Lindi's guard.
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 Jun Mizuno 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!
Lindi shoots in for a takedown but Mizuno shows good takedown defense.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mizuno.
Lindi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Mizuno as Lindi shoots in.
Mizuno plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mizuno tries to clinch up
and Lindi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindi is pressing down on Mizuno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mizuno is holding on for now.
Mizuno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lindi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi works his way into side control.
Lindi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mizuno, who protects the arm well.
Mizuno prevents Lindi from improving position.
Lindi working away.
Lindi takes a little break here. Mizuno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lindi wants to control for a moment but Mizuno uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno is staying active underneath Lindi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lindi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mizuno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lindi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lindi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mizuno tries to get to full guard but Lindi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lindi.
Lindi is looking for a kimura here.
Mizuno won't allow Lindi to pass to mount.
Lindi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mizuno to stand up.
Mizuno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lindi.
Jun Mizuno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karbal Lindi.
Mizuno pushes Lindi away with a front kick.
Jun Mizuno is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindi dives in and grabs Mizuno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mizuno pushes down on Lindi's head and hops out.
Lindi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mizuno lands a high kick!
Mizuno is looking to clinch but Lindi is avoiding it.
Jun Mizuno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizuno tries to clinch but Lindi is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindi.
Mizuno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizuno is looking to slow Lindi down with leg kicks.
Mizuno moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lindi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindi circles away.
Mizuno goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mizuno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Mizuno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mizuno 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karbal Lindi!
Karbal Lindi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jun Mizuno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolucao MMA - CEFC'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tito Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Kane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane stuffs the takedown.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kane is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Kane circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane lands a jab to the head.
Kane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santana.
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santana tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Kane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santana in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana in side control, throwing shots but Kane defends.
Santana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santana but great work by Kane.
Santana wants to control but Kane postures up.
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kane off and has taken his back!
Kane is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Santana off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santana is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kane is defending well though. Santana let's go of the attempt for now.
Kane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana tightening his grip on Kane, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kane is controlling Santana 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santana trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Santana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Kane misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
Kane looks to land a combination. Santana sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Santana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Santana dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Santana shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santana dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Santana closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Santana pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Kane misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
Santana moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Kane.
Santana goes for a double leg but Kane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kane continues to drive forward.
Kane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santana keeps control of Kane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Santana is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants a takedown.
Kane prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Santana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santana turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Santana tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Santana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Santana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kane has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Tito Santana will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tito Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santana. Santana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santana shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Santana. Santana gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santana momentarily.
Tito Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
Mason Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Kane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Santana moves away and avoids it.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santana. Santana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Santana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Kane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Kane misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tito Santana!
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