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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Perkins!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkins sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov throws a one two combo.
Perkins misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Perkins misses.
Nurmagomedov attempts a counter takedown but Perkins avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Perkins has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perkins takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perkins throws a poor cross that misses
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Perkins throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkins sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkins tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkins to the ground. Perkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perkins feints the counter takedown.
Perkins misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Perkins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perkins's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkins keeps working.
Perkins is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Perkins's guard.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Perkins. Perkins looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perkins for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Perkins defends.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Perkins down.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Nurmagomedov is working Perkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Perkins being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov continues to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkins.
Perkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perkins won't be happy with that.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is dominant here and he's now got Perkins's back!
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Perkins tries to buck him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Perkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Perkins's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Nurmagomedov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position well here. Perkins rolled but Nurmagomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
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.
Nurmagomedov scores with strikes from the back.
Nurmagomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Trusov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Borislav Trusov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Trusov misses the target.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trusov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Trusov avoids the punch easily.
Trusov connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Trusov.
Nice defenses there by Trusov.
Trusov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov is rocked!
Trusov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trusov throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Trusov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Trusov with an uppercut!
Trusov moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Trusov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Trusov misses.
Trusov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusov swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Trusov punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Trusov throws a big shot that misses.
Trusov throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trusov throws a body shot but no joy.
Trusov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Trusov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trusov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trusov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trusov, as that shot connected.
Trusov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov is holding his hands too far apart here. Trusov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Magomedov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borislav Trusov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Cebu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Taibo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mantak Cebu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mantak Cebu 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Cebu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Taibo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cebu lands a front kick.
Cebu cracks Taibo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cebu but Cebu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cebu stuffs the takedown attempt from Taibo. Taibo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Cebu's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taibo shoots for a takedown but Cebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mantak Cebu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Taibo.
Cebu swings widly with a right hand
and Taibo counters with an inside leg kick.
Taibo blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taibo tries for a takedown but Cebu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cebu throws a body shot but no joy.
Taibo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cebu circles away.
A good leg kick by Cebu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Cebu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taibo doesn't seem phased though.
Cebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Taibo circles away.
Taibo has his takedown stuffed
and Cebu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cebu swats away the attempt to clinch by Taibo.
Taibo shoots in but Cebu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cebu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taibo just manages to avoid it.
Taibo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cebu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cebu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cebu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taibo wants to counter with a clinch but Cebu pushes him away.
Cebu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taibo fails to land the takedown.
Taibo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cebu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taibo doesn't seem bothered though.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cebu as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cebu keeps the fight on the outside.
Taibo tries to clinch up but Cebu circles away and keeps his distance.
Cebu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Cebu.
Cebu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taibo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cebu.
Taibo moves out of range of the body kick from Cebu.
Alex Taibo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cebu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taibo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taibo with a poor takedown
and Cebu counters with a straight right hand.
Cebu misses with a looping right.
Taibo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taibo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taibo is rocked!
Cebu lands a leg kick that knocks Taibo off balance momentarily.
Taibo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cebu finish him?
Cebu drops Taibo with a naaaaasty hook - Taibo is in real trouble here! Cebu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Cebu!
A less than humble Mantak Cebu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Kass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Kass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Allan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kass slips a jab and a cross from Allan.
Kass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allan.
Allan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kass throws an off balance right hand
and Allan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Kass.
Allan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
A short left from Kass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan.
Kass wants to stall.
Allan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allan dips to his left and cracks Kass with an uppercut!
Kass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kass darts in and clinches Allan up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Kass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allan.
Kass pushes Allan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allan tries to work over Kass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allan up against the cage.
Kass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allan blocks an uppercut.
Kass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Allan.
Kass tries to pull guard but Allan won't allow it.
Allan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Allan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kass.
Kass looking to stall.
Kass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kass misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Allan.
Allan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kass is trying to stall.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Kass is trying to pull guard but Allan has him pressed against the cage.
Kass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kass working aggressively here.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kass tries to pull guard but Allan holds him up against the cage and eventually Kass drops back down to his feet.
Kass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kass fails to pull guard.
Kass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allan.
A head punch on the inside from Allan fails to land.
Allan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kass tries to clinch
and Allan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kass lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kass tries to clinch up.
Allan looks to throw the jab but Kass is out of range.
Allan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Kass misses.
Kass wants to clinch up but Allan keeps it at a distance.
Allan throws out a loose jab but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allan misses with a hook to the body
and Kass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allan misses with an uppercut
and Kass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Allan misses.
Allan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Kass wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Allan as Kass tries to tie him up.
Kass is trying to pull guard but Allan has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan.
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 Big Kass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allan slips a straight right by Kass.
Kass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allan manages to avoid it.
Kass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kass as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Allan.
Allan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kass counters with a nice right hand that sends Allan toppling to the canvas! Allan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kass finish him?!
Allan is rocked!
Kass fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Allan square on the jaw! Damn, Allan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Kass!
An out of breath Big Kass 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chet Stedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chet Stedman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stedman.
Stedman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer lands a big head kick that sends Stedman tumbling to the mat! Meyer takes a step backwards and waves Stedman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chet Stedman has been cut.
Stedman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stedman thows a leg kick but Meyer checks it
and Meyer counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stedman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meyer.
Stedman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Meyer! Stedman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Meyer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sanjit Babatunde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryker Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sanjit Babatunde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stryker Payne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Sanjit Babatunde has been cut.
Payne lands a big right hand that sends Babatunde crashing to the mat! Payne stays standing though and waves Babatunde back to his feet!
Babatunde is rocked!
Babatunde is holding his hands too far apart here. Payne throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Babatunde is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stryker Payne!
Stryker Payne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haislan Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Charles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shake It Off. Mike Charles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Charles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haislan Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Garcia.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Charles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Charles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles controlling Garcia's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charles can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Charles wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Charles has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Charles is defending the position.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Charles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is fighting to break Charles's control of his arms but Charles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charles is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Garcia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Charles manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Charles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Charles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Charles throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia tries to clinch but Charles is having none of it.
Charles throws a body kick that misses.
Charles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charles wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haislan Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charles's waist but Charles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Charles walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Charles misses the jab.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haislan Garcia.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia is not content to let Charles control the position.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Charles is working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia frees his head quite easily.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Charles wants to take Garcia's back but he can't do it this time.
Garcia looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Charles is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles biding his time, controlling Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Charles dominated that second round.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Charles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haislan Garcia.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Charles rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charles's head backwards.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charles swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Charles on his heels. He'll look to pass Charles's guard now, I'm sure.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Haislan Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charles keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charles can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Charles is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Charles gets full guard.
Charles has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four 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.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia is working Charles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garcia pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Charles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Charles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Charles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Charles.
Charles trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Charles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Charles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Charles's back!
Garcia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Charles knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Charles for a finish.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Charles manages to turn into his guard.
Charles trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
Charles 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Garcia looking to control.
Charles trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia managing to control the position.
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.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Charles 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!
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Charles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haislan Garcia.
Charles is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garcia's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garcia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garcia tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
Charles wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Charles has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Garcia's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Garcia is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Charles!
Mike Charles retains his bantamweight title!
Mike Charles made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joel Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Divnich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joel Leone 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Divnich!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divnich misses with a straight right.
Divnich ducks under a wild hook from Leone.
Leone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Divnich moves forwards but Leone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Joel Leone has been cut.
Leone throws a hook to the side of Divnich's head but Divnich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leone misses with a hook.
Divnich connects with an inside leg kick.
Leone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divnich was well out of range. Poor timing from Leone.
Divnich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leone.
Divnich throws a right and a left that Leone avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Divnich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leone misses with an uppercut.
Leone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Divnich manages to circle out of the way.
Divnich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Divnich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Divnich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Divnich misses with a looping right.
Divnich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leone connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divnich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leone throws a jab but it's blocked by Divnich.
Leone is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Divnich just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Leone has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Divnich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Tapaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Jacks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Tapaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Tapaus. No joy for Jacks on that attempt.
Jacks stuns Tapaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tapaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacks's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacks shoots for a double leg takedown but Tapaus sprawls well. He's pushed Jacks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tapaus slips under a jab from Jacks.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacks moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Jacks misses with a right hand
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jacks.
Jacks lands with an uppercut that bounces Tapaus off the cage and back into range.
Keijo Tapaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacks misses with a body punch
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacks digs a good hook to Tapaus's body.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacks cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Jacks throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Jacks lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tapaus.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Jacks manages to avoid it.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacks.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.
Jacks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tapaus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacks is in Tapaus's guard.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Tapaus managing to control the position.
Tapaus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tapaus tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Tapaus seems keen to control Jacks's posture.
Tapaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacks on the ground.
Tapaus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacks manages to get himself to full guard.
Tapaus landing with the ground and pound.
Jacks being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tapaus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jacks has his foot on Tapaus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tapaus works his way back into a safe position though.
Tapaus is in close to Jacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tapaus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacks.
Jacks is trying to control Tapaus's posture but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacks, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jacks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacks throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacks throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Jacks moved out of range.
Jacks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jab, jab by Jacks - just one landing.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus shows good takedown defense.
Jacks swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Jacks finds it's way through Tapaus's defenses.
Good shot there by Tapaus.
Jacks throws a body shot but no joy.
Brian Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacks cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Jacks with a poor takedown
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacks lands a head shot.
Jacks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jacks.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacks misses with a body shot
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jacks.
Jacks throws an off balance right hand
and Tapaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Jacks.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Jacks.
Tapaus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tapaus connects with a body shot.
Tapaus takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Jacks swings widly with a right hand
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brian Jacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacks.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Tapaus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacks misses the jab.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.
Tapaus swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus slips a straight right by Jacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacks misses with a right hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Jacks darts in looking for a takedown but Tapaus gets double underhooks and turns Jacks into the cage.
Tapaus throws a big counter combination but Jacks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jacks works the jab nicely.
Jacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
Jacks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tapaus enables Jacks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tapaus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Tapaus is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jacks looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Jacks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tapaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Tapaus should have avoided that one.
Jacks slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapaus sprawls well. Tapaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Tapaus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jacks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus gets back to half guard.
Tapaus makes his way to full guard, as Jacks worked for a kimura.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tapaus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tapaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tapaus is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tapaus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tapaus content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jacks has locked up a guillotine! Jacks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tapaus is holding on here and Jacks must be using up a lot of energy. Tapaus has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jacks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Jacks!
Our winner, Brian Jacks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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