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WFC 40: Axe vs. BigBranch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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169 cm
25
142 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Axe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BigBranch.
BigBranch with a hook.
Axe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Axe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
BigBranch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Axe is keeping busy.
I was talking to Axe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
BigBranch gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BigBranch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
BigBranch is looking to stall here but Axe recovers full guard.
BigBranch prevents Axe from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe 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.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Axe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BigBranch is fighting to break Axe's control of his arms but Axe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
BigBranch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axe scores with a jab.
BigBranch lands a nice hook to Axe's body. Axe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axe moves forwards but BigBranch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Axe throws a lazy right hand but BigBranch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BigBranch lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Axe.
BigBranch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BigBranch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
BigBranch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axe moves away.
BigBranch thows a leg kick but Axe checks it
and Axe counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch throws a leg kick but Axe moved away.
Axe tries to clinch up.
BigBranch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BigBranch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Axe.
Axe misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Axe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Axe.
Axe tries to clinch but BigBranch moves out of range.
Axe gets a clinch.
Axe lands with a right to the head.
BigBranch has a couple of punches blocked by Axe.
BigBranch blocking some punches.
BigBranch working aggressively here.
BigBranch takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from BigBranch.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Axe controls his hands.
Axe misses with an elbow over the top.
Axe lands a nice elbow.
BigBranch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axe fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BigBranch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Axe.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axe throws a hook but BigBranch blocks it.
Axe throws a push kick but BigBranch slaps the foot to one side.
Axe throws a poor cross that misses
and BigBranch counters with a thumping low kick.
BigBranch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BigBranch misses the jab.
Axe clinches with his opponent.
BigBranch lands with a short shot to the head.
Axe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
BigBranch has a couple of punches blocked by Axe.
BigBranch lands with a light punch inside.
BigBranch misses with a body punch.
BigBranch managing to block the knees to the body from Axe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Twiggy BigBranch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Axe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BigBranch throws out the jab.
Axe cracks the inside of BigBranch's front leg.
BigBranch slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from BigBranch.
Axe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axe misses with a low kick.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but BigBranch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - BigBranch circles away.
BigBranch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axe.
Axe clinches with his opponent.
Axe misses with the head strike.
BigBranch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axe scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Axe controls his hands.
Billy Axe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for BigBranch.
BigBranch tries to work over Axe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axe taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Axe.
Axe lands a right hand.
Axe lands a left hand that snaps the head of BigBranch backwards.
Axe pushes off an throws an elbow but BigBranch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from BigBranch.
Axe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through BigBranch's defenses.
Axe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. BigBranch smiles and moves away.
Axe throws an overhand right that lands on BigBranch's shoulder, as BigBranch tries to avoid the shot.
BigBranch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axe throws out the jab.
BigBranch connects with a body shot.
Axe darts in trying to clinch
and BigBranch counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BigBranch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BigBranch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BigBranch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and BigBranch counters with a right hand to the body.
BigBranch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Axe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BigBranch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BigBranch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Axe tries to clinch but BigBranch is having none of it.
Axe tries to clinch up but BigBranch circles away and keeps his distance.
BigBranch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axe tries a head kick but it misses.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BigBranch lands a leg kick that knocks Axe off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from BigBranch.
BigBranch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A good leg kick by Axe.
BigBranch throws a jab but it's blocked by Axe.
BigBranch jabs at Axe's body.
Axe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BigBranch.
Axe tries to counter by clinching up but BigBranch breaks away and moves out of range.
Axe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axe tries to clinch up but BigBranch circles away and keeps his distance.
Axe closes the distance looking to clinch
letting BigBranch counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Axe finds it's target.
Axe tries to clinch there but BigBranch circles away.
Axe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Axe misses the target.
Axe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
BigBranch lands a shoulder strike.
Axe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
BigBranch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BigBranch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Axe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Axe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BigBranch at a distance.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BigBranch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BigBranch swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.
Axe takes a swing at BigBranch's ribcage but misses.
Axe walks into a stiff left hand from BigBranch.
Axe scores with a spinning back kick!
Axe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BigBranch! But no joy.
Axe moves to clinch but BigBranch breaks away
and Axe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axe jumps guard but BigBranch stands there with Axe around his waist. Axe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axe misses with a knee strike.
BigBranch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axe lands an elbow just above BigBranch 's eye.
BigBranch cracks Axe with a nice body shot.
Axe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BigBranch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Axe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Axe misses the target.
Axe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Axe.
BigBranch is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from BigBranch, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BigBranch scores with the left hand. Axe knows he should have avoided that one.
BigBranch thumps Axe with a low kick.
Axe tries to clinch up
and BigBranch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Axe delivers a nice body kick.
BigBranch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axe moves away.
A jab from BigBranch misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe scores with a hook to the body. BigBranch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Axe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BigBranch was well out of range. Poor timing from Axe.
BigBranch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axe.
Axe lands a nice shot that snaps BigBranch's head back.
Axe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axe throws a body punch but BigBranch moves out of range.
Axe tries to clinch up.
BigBranch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
BigBranch cracks Axe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Axe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BigBranch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BigBranch thumps Axe with a low kick.
Axe misses with a low kick as BigBranch jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BigBranch! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axe. BigBranch does a little dance to reset his feet.
BigBranch digs a good hook to Axe's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but BigBranch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axe forces BigBranch back against the cage and clinches.
BigBranch blocks the elbow strike.
Axe tries to land a knee to the head but BigBranch blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, BigBranch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch tries to throw a body punch but Axe avoids it by throwing BigBranch back against the cage.
BigBranch digs a right hand into Axe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axe's gas tank.
BigBranch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on BigBranch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Axe throws an elbow but it misses.
BigBranch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axe takes a shot to the head.
BigBranch is trying to force a seperation but Axe has the dominant position.
BigBranch blocks the elbow strike.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the body.
Axe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Twiggy BigBranch just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Axe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BigBranch throws a leg kick but Axe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Axe wants to clinch
and BigBranch counters with a straight right hand.
Axe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axe moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Axe misses the target.
BigBranch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Axe checks it well.
Axe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BigBranch.
Axe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BigBranch flicks out a counter leg kick but Axe steps away.
BigBranch throws a right hand that misses
and Axe counters with a stiff right hand.
Axe throws a push kick but BigBranch slaps the foot to one side.
BigBranch throws a big counter head kick but Axe avoids it with no problem.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe wants to clinch.
Axe jabs BigBranch right on the nose. BigBranch blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from BigBranch misses
and Axe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Axe.
BigBranch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BigBranch throws a body shot but no joy.
BigBranch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axe scoring well with a low kick there.
BigBranch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BigBranch throws the kick towards the body but Axe avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BigBranch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axe.
BigBranch avoids the head kick by Axe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe wants to clinch up but BigBranch keeps it at a distance.
Axe moves out of range of the body kick.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BigBranch ducks under a wild hook from Axe.
Axe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Axe is looking to clinch but BigBranch is avoiding it.
BigBranch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
BigBranch lands a slapping body shot.
BigBranch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BigBranch swinging wildly here.
Axe tries to clinch but BigBranch is having none of it.
BigBranch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axe clinches.
BigBranch lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the body.
Axe misses with a short punch on the inside.
BigBranch breaks from the clinch.
Axe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by BigBranch.
Nice uppercut lands for Axe. That snapped BigBranch's head back.
Axe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
BigBranch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axe or not.
Axe is trying to pull guard but BigBranch has him pressed against the cage.
Axe pushes off an throws an elbow but BigBranch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
BigBranch presses Axe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
BigBranch can't find room to land a body shot as Axe controls the action.
Axe throws a punch but it's blocked by BigBranch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Axe had his way with Twiggy BigBranch in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
BigBranch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BigBranch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
BigBranch connects with a jab.
Axe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BigBranch's hands.
Axe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axe is looking to clinch but BigBranch is avoiding it.
BigBranch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Axe takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe lands a jab to the nose.
BigBranch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axe's corner calls for a 1-2. Axe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BigBranch swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.
BigBranch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch jabs at Axe's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BigBranch swings for the body but Axe moves out of range.
BigBranch digs a good body shot into Axe's ribs.
Axe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BigBranch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Axe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch scores with a body shot.
Axe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BigBranch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Axe throws a jab when BigBranch was well out of range.
BigBranch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Axe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Axe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BigBranch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BigBranch! But no joy.
Axe misses with an uppercut. BigBranch saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BigBranch was well out of range. Poor timing from Axe.
A nice side step and BigBranch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
BigBranch keeps the fight on the outside.
BigBranch tries a quick counter leg kick but Axe is wise to it.
Axe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
BigBranch lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe throws a head kick but BigBranch moves out of range.
BigBranch lands with a nice body punch.
BigBranch throws an overhand right that lands on Axe's shoulder, as Axe tries to avoid the shot.
BigBranch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axe.
BigBranch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axe's head.
BigBranch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axe throws a leg kick but BigBranch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BigBranch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
BigBranch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axe looks to clinch
and BigBranch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BigBranch throws a leg kick
and Axe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BigBranch connects with a solid leg kick.
BigBranch jabs Axe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BigBranch thumps Axe with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axe thows a left - swing and a miss!
BigBranch digs a good body shot into Axe's ribs.
Axe looks to throw the jab but BigBranch is out of range.
Despite the aggression on BigBranch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - BigBranch circles away.
BigBranch walks into a stiff left hand from Axe.
BigBranch circles away from the clinch attempt
and BigBranch counters with a good low kick that Axe was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BigBranch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Twiggy BigBranch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Bazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
205 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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24
205 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoly Bazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lionel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bazanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bazanov wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Bazanov is having none of it.
Bazanov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazanov throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bazanov's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Bazanov has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazanov is looking to sweep but instead, Santos has passed into half guard.
Bazanov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazanov wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Bazanov keeping control of the position.
Bazanov manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazanov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bazanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bazanov postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Bazanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
Bazanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bazanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bazanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bazanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bazanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bazanov slips a jab from Santos.
Bazanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Bazanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bazanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos scores with a jab. Bazanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Bazanov is just out of range.
Bazanov closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Bazanov pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bazanov gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bazanov.
Bazanov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Santos works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bazanov with the ground and pound but Santos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bazanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
Bazanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bazanov postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoly Bazanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bazanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Bazanov persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Bazanov shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bazanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bazanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bazanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bazanov throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bazanov's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Bazanov controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazanov wants to improve his position but instead Santos has moved into half guard.
Bazanov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bazanov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos is thwarting Bazanov's attempts to control the position.
Santos stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bazanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bazanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bazanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bazanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov shoots in but no luck this time.
As Bazanov backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Bazanov manages to avoid it all.
Bazanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santos's guard.
Bazanov 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.
Bazanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bazanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bazanov throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bazanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos wants to get up but he can't break Bazanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anatoly Bazanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bazanov there!
Bazanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bazanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bazanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bazanov's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Bazanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Bazanov throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bazanov's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Bazanov controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Bazanov is looking to sweep but instead, Santos has passed into half guard.
Santos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bazanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bazanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bazanov.
Bazanov has been working on his balance at VENDETTA Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Santos.
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bazanov tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Anatoly Bazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bazanov tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Bazanov counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Bazanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazanov throwing strikes but missing.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bazanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bazanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bazanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bazanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos is looking to stand up but Bazanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bazanov throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bazanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Bazanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bazanov's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Bazanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bazanov wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Bazanov controlling the position.
Santos gets to his feet - Bazanov follows without any prompting.
Bazanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santos to the ground. Bazanov is now in Santos's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to stand but Bazanov is controlling the position.
Bazanov throwing strikes but missing.
Bazanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bazanov throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bazanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bazanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
Bazanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bazanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bazanov throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bazanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bazanov, not yet.
Bazanov is working hard here to advance position.
Bazanov controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bazanov pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatoly Bazanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bazanov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoly Bazanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Ronaldo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ronaldo is fending him off so far but Hennard persists. Nope, Ronaldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronaldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennard.
Ronaldo misses the body punch
enabling Hennard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hennard misses with a right hand
and Ronaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hennard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hennard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ronaldo counter with a right hand.
Hennard misses the jab.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
And Hennard tries to counter it with a takedown but Ronaldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
George Pierre Hennard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennard misses with a hook.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Hennard moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ronaldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Antonio Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hennard shoots in and drives through. Ronaldo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hennard is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Hennard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hennard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ronaldo counters with a leg kick.
Ronaldo with a jab.
Hennard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ronaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo moves away from the strike by Hennard.
Hennard has his takedown stuffed
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Ronaldo. No joy for Hennard on that attempt.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Hennard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hennard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ronaldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennard is looking to advance position but Ronaldo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ronaldo controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo mounts Hennard! Really nice guard pass there!
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.
Ronaldo content just to control the position here.
Hennard is working to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo controlling the pace for now.
Ronaldo wants to control the pace but Hennard is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hennard tries to improve his position but Ronaldo has taken his back! Ronaldo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hennard tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ronaldo pushes Hennard away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Ronaldo!
Antonio Ronaldo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I do this for Braaazzzillll.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kahne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Dicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ken Kahne has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ken Kahne seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Kahne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicko scores with a body shot.
Dicko throws a sloppy head kick and Kahne moves out of range easily.
Kahne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dicko sprawls well. Dicko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahne gets slowly back to his feet.
Dicko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kahne slips a jab from Dicko.
Dicko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dicko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahne.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahne.
A little jabbing left from Dicko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kahne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dicko slaps away a takedown attempt from Kahne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kahne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dicko.
Dicko lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Kahne. Beautiful body shot.
Dicko looks to land a combination but Kahne avoids it well.
Dicko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dicko wants it to stay on the feet.
Dicko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahne.
Dicko lands a jab to the head.
Kahne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dicko to the ground. Kahne is now in Dicko's guard.
Kahne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahne is looking to pass into half guard but Dicko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dicko is in guard.
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!
Kahne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dicko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dicko is one step ahead there.
Kahne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dicko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dicko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kahne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dicko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kahne's guard.
Dicko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kahne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kahne has a closed guard, preventing Dicko from standing up.
Kahne working a defensive guard here.
Kahne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dicko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kahne looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahne, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Dicko dominated that round.
That's time! Kahne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dicko looks to land a left hand but Kahne moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Dicko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chico Dicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahne defending well as Dicko loads up on a big left hand.
Kahne shoots in looking for a takedown. Dicko tries to sprawl out of it but Kahne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dicko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dicko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kahne dives in for a single leg takedown but Dicko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dicko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dicko misses with a left hand
and Kahne counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahne at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Dicko.
Dicko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kahne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dicko but Dicko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kahne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahne misses with a two punch combination.
Kahne swinging wildly here.
Ken Kahne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dicko scores with a hook.
Kahne slips under a jab.
Kahne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dicko can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Dicko.
Kahne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dicko gets caught napping as Kahne dives in and scores a takedown. Dicko manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahne working some strikes from top position.
Kahne trying to control but Dicko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahne won't allow Dicko to get back to his feet.
Kahne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahne throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahne prevents Dicko from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dicko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chico Dicko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dicko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chico Dicko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dicko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Kahne's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dicko pushes Kahne away with a front kick.
Kahne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dicko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dicko lands a jab.
Kahne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kahne prevents Dicko from improving his position.
Dicko wants to get back to his feet.
Kahne 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.
Kahne is looking for a kimura but Dicko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahne to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicko is trying to stand up here but Kahne is controlling him well.
Kahne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahne throwing shots but Dicko is blocking nicely.
Kahne throwing shots but Dicko is blocking nicely.
Dicko has his hands clasped together around Kahne's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kahne slips under a jab from Dicko.
Kahne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dicko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dicko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dicko defends well and Kahne ends up having to push Dicko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dicko misses the target.
Kahne blocks a leg kick.
Kahne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dicko sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Dicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dicko drives through and clinches with Kahne against the cage.
Dicko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dicko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahne blocks a body shot from Dicko.
Dicko digs a right hand underneath Kahne's ribcage. Kahne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dicko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dicko regains guard immediately.
Dicko trying to keep a closed guard but Kahne is proving a slippery customer.
Dicko looking for a sweep. Not yet Dicko, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dicko keeping full guard, as Kahne tries to pass.
Dicko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kahne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dicko motions for Kahne to come forward. Dicko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dicko throws an overhand right that lands on Kahne's shoulder, as Kahne tries to avoid the shot.
Dicko leaves Kahne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ken Kahne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne throws a right hand that misses
and Dicko counters with a stiff right hand.
Dicko thuds his right hand into Kahne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dicko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kahne or perhaps it was just good defense by Dicko, which made it look bad.
Dicko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kahne defends it well.
Kahne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dicko circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kahne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dicko.
Dicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahne manages to avoid it.
Kahne tries to counter with a takedown but Dicko is quick to defend against it.
Kahne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dicko.
Dicko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kahne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dicko throws out the jab.
Dicko jabs at Kahne's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahne defending well as Dicko loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dicko - that will leave a mark!
Kahne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dicko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kahne's head.
Kahne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dicko throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kahne.
Dicko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kahne blocks a jab.
Kahne shoots for a double leg takedown but Dicko sprawls well. He's pushed Kahne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dicko to score with a decent uppercut.
Kahne misses with a two punch combination.
Dicko throws a series of strikes that have Kahne backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dicko looks to throw the jab but Kahne is out of range.
Dicko misses with the combination.
Kahne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dicko sprawls and moves away.
Dicko throws the left hand but Kahne avoids the punch easily.
Kahne misses with a jab to the body
and Dicko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahne misses the shot to the body.
Dicko lands a slapping body shot.
Kahne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chico Dicko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dicko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kahne's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Dicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dicko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Dicko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Game of Thrones - The Rains of Castamere as his entrance music. Joe Murphy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolmas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmas.
Murphy throws a counter combo.
Kolmas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Kolmas keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Kolmas pushes him off.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Kolmas tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
Kolmas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kolmas in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas is working to tighten his grip on Murphy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Murphy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kolmas is really squeezing tight and eventually Murphy passes out! Kolmas breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ramses Kolmas!
Ramses Kolmas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Joe Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ha-ha-ha!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen's entrance music is AC/DC - Big Gun. A fine choice. Rick Patton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hansen's hands.
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Patton misses with a hook
and Hansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Patton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hansen at a distance.
Hansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patton missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hansen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patton misses with an uppercut.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansen.
Hansen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patton misses with an uppercut
and Hansen counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
As Patton looks to move away, Hansen throws a big counter combo bu Patton just gets out of the way.
Patton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hansen counters with a single leg into guard. Patton didn't expect that.
Patton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
Hansen is pushing down on Patton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hansen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Patton is controlling Hansen's trapped leg to prevent Hansen from advancing to side control.
Patton is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patton avoid being mounted?
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Hansen wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen is working for a kimura but Patton is defending it quite comfortably.
Patton tries to roll over but Hansen keeps him under control.
Hansen trying to control from half guard but Patton is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patton won't allow Hansen to pass to mount.
Patton is not content to let Hansen control the position.
Patton wants to get back to full guard.
Hansen is working for a kimura but Patton is defending it quite comfortably.
Hansen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Patton!
Hansen lands a couple of good shots and Patton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Patton is really stuck here.
Hansen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Patton is in real trouble here. Hansen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Patton is tapping out! Hansen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Hansen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Hansen made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K. Burns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva wants to stand but Burns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Burns keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Burns is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burns controls his leg.
Burns wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva motions for Burns to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Burns tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Burns swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns's guard.
Burns looking to control.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
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 Eduardo Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Burns tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Eduardo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Burns.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Brian Burns has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Burns working aggressively here.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Burns tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva has Burns pushed against the cage.
Burns goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp right hand that drops Burns! Silva lets Burns back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Burns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eduardo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Burns.
Silva steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Burns is out on his feet! Silva sets himself and nearly takes Burns's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Brian Burns had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington .
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
John Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like George Washington has been cut.
Washington lands a nice looking body kick.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Washington shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Washington shoots in.
Li is looking for a counter combo.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington .
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.
Li avoids the body shot from Washington .
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Washington slips under a jab from Li.
George Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Washington 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Washington shoots in.
Washington looks winded!
Li lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Li is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li has control of Washington 's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Li gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Li wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Washington 's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Washington 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Li.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
Li wants to control but Washington postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Washington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Li rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Washington 's guard! Nice work there by Li!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li passes Washington 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington is trying to control but Li manages to pass to mount!
Washington is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington regains half guard.
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Washington 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Li enables Washington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Li manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Li pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington 's guard.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
George Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li 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.
Washington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Washington .
Li is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington 's head.
Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Washington .
Washington is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li postures up.
Washington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Washington shoots and misses
and Li counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Li misses with a looping left.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
George Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Li lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
Li lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Washington .
Li is looking for a counter combo.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Li!
An out of breath John Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, George Washington stepped up to the mic, saying 'I try harder '.
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