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TGC 10: Triple Threat PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dude The has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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271 lbs
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The defends it nicely.
The takes the fight into the clinch.
Tea tries to pull guard but The won't allow it.
Tea tries to pull guard but The forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dude The has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
The has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tea is trying to keep an underhook but The manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The works his foot free and advances to mount.
The raining down shots from the mount!
The can't control as he wanted to and Tea manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The drops an elbow to the side of Tea's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The lands a nice short elbow.
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The pulls his head out easily.
Tea is refusing to be controlled, as The sits in half guard.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The trying to control from Tea's half guard. Tea has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tea's head.
The definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tea looking for a guillotine here but The defends easily.
The lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The cracks Tea with a solid left hand.
The scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tea keeps working.
The working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The trying to control the position but Tea is working away.
The working the body and head with strikes.
The lands an elbow.
Tea is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea gets full guard.
The stands up over Tea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
The works over Tea with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The postures up and lands a big shot to Tea's brow.
The trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude The dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from The. No joy for Tea on that attempt.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The sprawls well. The wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tea gets slowly back to his feet.
The gets tackled into the cage by Tea. Tea maintains the clinch.
The has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tea is trying to keep an underhook but The manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tea keeps working.
The slips a nice elbow through Tea's hands, connecting with Tea's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The is keen to just control but Tea is a slippery customer.
The working the head and body with strikes.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea manages to get to full guard.
The wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
The scoring with some ground and pound.
The landing some decent shots from guard.
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The landing with the ground and pound.
The might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tea keeping moving, preventing The from controlling successfully.
The knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tea on the ground.
The landing with the ground and pound.
The trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The trying to move into half guard but instead Tea has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
The looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tea trying to control but The is working from the bottom.
The is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tea working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The controls Tea momentarily but Tea frees himself.
Dude The overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tea wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
Tea postures up.
Tea preventing the sweep.
Tea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
The looking for a sweep. Not yet The, not yet.
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.
The keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Tea postures up in The's guard and throws a big left but The blocks it.
Tea wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
Tea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tea dives in and grabs The's left leg, looking for a takedown. The pushes down on Tea's head and hops out.
Dude The has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
The shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude The dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tea has locked up a guillotine! Tea's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? The is holding on here and Tea must be using up a lot of energy. The has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tea gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ice Tea!
An out of breath Ice Tea 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalabib Nurmagodingdong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dayley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalabib Nurmagodingdong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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168 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Dayley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayley gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmagodingdong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dayley in side control, throwing shots but Nurmagodingdong defends.
Dayley stands up.
Dayley throws a wild body kick that Nurmagodingdong sees coming a mile off.
Nurmagodingdong gets tackled into the cage by Dayley. Dayley maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dayley tries to break free but Nurmagodingdong pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodingdong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dayley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dayley has Nurmagodingdong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dayley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagodingdong tumbling to the mat - Dayley dives into Nurmagodingdong's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayley stands and throws Nurmagodingdong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Dayley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dayley just content to control the position.
Dayley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Dayley crashes against the mat.
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.
Dayley throws an elbow but Nurmagodingdong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dayley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dayley drives through with a takedown into Nurmagodingdong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dayley content to stall in guard here.
Dayley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayley wants to stand but Nurmagodingdong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nurmagodingdong keeping moving, preventing Dayley from controlling successfully.
Dayley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dayley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Dayley content to stall in guard here.
Dayley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dayley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagodingdong moves out of range as Dayley throws a body kick.
Dayley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dayley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dayley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dayley closes the distance and clinches.
Dayley has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagodingdong keeps him there for the moment.
Dayley is trying to drag Nurmagodingdong to the mat but Nurmagodingdong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagodingdong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dayley's efforts to push away.
Dayley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayley wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurmagodingdong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dayley is trying to pull guard but Nurmagodingdong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dayley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dayley is defending well.
Dayley is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dayley throws an elbow but misses.
Dayley misses with some punches.
Dayley can't break the clinch.
Dayley is trying to drag Nurmagodingdong to the mat but Nurmagodingdong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dayley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagodingdong has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayley tries to break the clinch but Nurmagodingdong is controlling the position.
Dayley can't get the takedown.
Dayley has picked Nurmagodingdong up - he's going for a ride! Dayley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nurmagodingdong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagodingdong tries to get out of the position.
Dayley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dayley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagodingdong keeps working.
Dayley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagodingdong has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dayley slips a nice elbow through Nurmagodingdong's hands, connecting with Nurmagodingdong's forehead.
Dayley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dayley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dayley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dayley is continuing to stall.
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.
Dayley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dayley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dayley 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!
Dayley looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagodingdong is defending well but Dayley drives through and ends up in Nurmagodingdong's guard.
Dayley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dayley wants to control from the top but Nurmagodingdong keeps moving.
Dayley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagodingdong can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayley wants to pass to mount but Nurmagodingdong is defending the position.
Dayley controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayley wants to pass to mount but Nurmagodingdong is defending the position.
Nurmagodingdong is refusing to be controlled, as Dayley sits in half guard.
Dayley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dayley is looking for a kimura but Nurmagodingdong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dayley to get the leverage.
David Dayley has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dayley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dayley showed some decent athleticism there.
Dayley uses his free foot to push down on Nurmagodingdong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nurmagodingdong.
Dayley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dayley working for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagodingdong is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayley landing punches.
Dayley controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagodingdong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dayley on the ground.
Dayley tries to control but Nurmagodingdong wriggling away.
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.
Dayley controlling the pace for now.
Dayley throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayley tries to control but Nurmagodingdong wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayley with shots to the head and body - Nurmagodingdong looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dayley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dayley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dayley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Trenchard (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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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Johanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Trenchard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanson scores with a jab.
Trenchard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johanson looks to land a left hand but Trenchard moved out of range nicely.
Trenchard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johanson thuds his right hand into Trenchard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trenchard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trenchard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trenchard misses with a few strikes there.
Johanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trenchard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trenchard shoots in and drives through. Johanson sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trenchard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johanson moves away.
Trenchard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trenchard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander Johanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Trenchard.
Johanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Trenchard walks into a straight right hand from Johanson.
Trenchard is rocked!
Johanson looks for the body kick but Trenchard saw that one coming.
Trenchard tries to clinch but Johanson moves out of range.
Trenchard ducks right into an uppercut from Johanson.
Trenchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Johanson finish him?
Trenchard slips a straight right by Johanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchard moves out of range of the body kick from Johanson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trenchard lands a head kick!
Johanson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Trenchard sprawling to the canvas! Trenchard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johanson finish him?!
Alexander Johanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trenchard shoots in but no luck this time.
Johanson jabs Trenchard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Johanson connects with the perfect overhand right and Trenchard falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Johanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Johanson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between dj Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcom Syndal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, dj Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcom Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like dj Johnson has been cut.
Syndal drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Syndal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Syndal tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson has Syndal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syndal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Syndal avoiding damage.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Syndal is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndal.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Syndal has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dj Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syndal pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Come on Syndal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndal stalls.
Syndal slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Syndal instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Syndal wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Malcom Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Syndal has managed to clinch.
Syndal has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Syndal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson keeps control of Syndal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Syndal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Syndal working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Syndal breaks the clinch.
Syndal closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndal defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for a triangle but Syndal defends it easily.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syndal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malcom Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Syndal tries to clinch up.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Syndal rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Syndal receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
No joy there for Syndal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndal tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Syndal stalling.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson letting Syndal take a breather here.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Syndal is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndal keeps working.
Johnson is taking a breather. Syndal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson'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.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Syndal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malcom Syndal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson advances to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Syndal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Syndal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Syndal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Syndal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Imbecile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Imbecile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imbecile looking to score a takedown here. Knuckles is defending well but Imbecile drives through and ends up in Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knuckles is on top in guard.
Imbecile is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imbecile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imbecile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Imbecile keeps moving.
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imbecile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between Imbecile's legs - danger averted.
Imbecile on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Imbecile tries to get out of the position.
Imbecile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Imbecile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbecile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imbecile looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knuckles passes into side control.
Knuckles scores with punches from side control.
Imbecile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.
Knuckles working the ground and pound from side control.
Imbecile sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Imbecile actively working from the bottom here.
Knuckles is looking for a kimura here.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imbecile keeps working.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Imbecile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knuckles pulls his head out easily.
Imbecile wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is keen to just control but Imbecile is a slippery customer.
Knuckles passes to side control.
Imbecile is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Athletics Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Imbecile is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
Knuckles scoring with punches from side control.
Imbecile is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Imbecile is just riding it out for now. Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.
Imbecile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Imbecile wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Imbecile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbecile actively working from the bottom here.
Imbecile wants to get back to full guard.
Knuckles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knuckles decides to stand up.
Imbecile could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Imbecile shoots in and bounces Knuckles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knuckles trying to strike off his back.
Knuckles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knuckles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imbecile gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knuckles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbecile trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Knuckles being controlled here, momentarily.
Imbecile is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Knuckles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Imbecile is looking to defend but Knuckles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Imbecile! Knuckles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Imbecile taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ashton Knuckles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pan Kovalskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaimie Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalskii comes to the cage accompanied by Basta- Sansara. Jaimie Lannister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pan Kovalskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaimie Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalskii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lannister as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Lannister does no damage.
Pan Kovalskii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalskii darts in looking for a takedown but Lannister gets double underhooks and turns Kovalskii into the cage.
Lannister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Lannister.
Lannister lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalskii's head.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovalskii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovalskii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalskii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kovalskii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kovalskii defending against the ground and pound.
Kovalskii manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovalskii's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalskii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovalskii actively working from the bottom here.
Lannister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovalskii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Kovalskii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalskii is refusing to be controlled, as Lannister sits in half guard.
Kovalskii actively working from the bottom here.
Kovalskii looking for submissions off his back.
Kovalskii is breathing heavily.
Lannister trying to control the action but Kovalskii is working from the bottom.
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister uses his free foot to push down on Kovalskii's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kovalskii.
Kovalskii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalskii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kovalskii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Kovalskii passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister is trying to maintain the position but Kovalskii is very close to passing his half guard.
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage.
Lannister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovalskii pulls his head out easily.
Kovalskii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kovalskii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lannister is just riding it out for now. Kovalskii eventually gives up the hold.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kovalskii maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lannister could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kovalskii has cracked it and Lannister is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kovalskii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pan Kovalskii!
A relieved looking Pan Kovalskii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Abueva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Crane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
198 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Crane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Abueva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abueva.
Crane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abueva!
Crane is working to tighten his grip on Abueva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Abueva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crane is really squeezing tight and eventually Abueva passes out! Crane breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Crane!
Frank Crane retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Frank Crane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dulles Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush comes to the cage accompanied by Secret Agent Man. Dulles Bush could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Allan Omega's chin.
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146 lbs
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25
143 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dulles Bush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omega.
Bush lands with a right hand.
Bush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega unleashes a big counter combination but Bush bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bush lands a big uppercut and Omega crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Omega looks OK. Bush waves Omega back to his feet!
Omega is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush closes the distance and pushes Omega back into the cage.
Omega is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
Omega wants to break free but Bush has control.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Bush has him pressed against the cage.
Omega tries to break free but Bush pushes him back against the cage.
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Omega is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bush doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Omega crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Omega's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dulles Bush!
Dulles Bush is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Dulles Bush made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Briscoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Briscoe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Briscoe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fidnhasieunch gets the takedown into side control.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to take a break and control but Briscoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Briscoe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fidnhasieunch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fidnhasieunch cracks Briscoe with a big right hand but Briscoe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fidnhasieunch looking to control but instead Briscoe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Briscoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Briscoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briscoe wants to get back to his feet.
Fidnhasieunch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch stops Briscoe from getting back to his feet.
Briscoe is trying to control but can't.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Briscoe trying to control but Fidnhasieunch postures up.
Fidnhasieunch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fidnhasieunch working Briscoe over with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch blocks the strikes from Briscoe.
Fidnhasieunch working Briscoe over with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Briscoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Briscoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fidnhasieunch pushes down on Briscoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Briscoe is refusing to be controlled, as Fidnhasieunch sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch is thwarting Briscoe's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Fidnhasieunch.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fidnhasieunch connects with a nice short shot to Briscoe's temple.
Briscoe pushes Fidnhasieunch off looking to stand but Fidnhasieunch dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fidnhasieunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fidnhasieunch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Briscoe 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fidnhasieunch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Briscoe!
Fidnhasieunch dominating with strikes here.
Fidnhasieunch working Briscoe over with strikes here.
The referee warns Briscoe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fidnhasieunch with shots to the head and body - Briscoe looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briscoe tries to lock up and control but Fidnhasieunch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fidnhasieunch working Briscoe over with strikes here.
BOOM! Fidnhasieunch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch with the ground and pound from mount.
Fidnhasieunch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Briscoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Briscoe looks winded!
Briscoe is bucking up trying to escape but Fidnhasieunch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Briscoe hang on?
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fidnhasieunch with a couple of short strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of good shots and Briscoe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fidnhasieunch is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Fidnhasieunch.
Briscoe is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briscoe takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch has Briscoe flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fidnhasieunch dominated that round.
That's time! Fidnhasieunch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Briscoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fidnhasieunch actively working from the bottom here.
Briscoe throwing shots but Fidnhasieunch is blocking nicely.
Briscoe trying to control the action but Fidnhasieunch is working from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Briscoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Briscoe's back!
Briscoe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fidnhasieunch's arms.
Fidnhasieunch not allowing Briscoe to control his hands.
Fidnhasieunch is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Briscoe up.
Fidnhasieunch controlling well, preventing Briscoe from escaping the position.
Fidnhasieunch is working the ground and pound. Can Briscoe escape?
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!
Fidnhasieunch is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fidnhasieunch gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fidnhasieunch gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fidnhasieunch apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Fidnhasieunch with that takedown attempt.
Fidnhasieunch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Briscoe keeping full guard, as Fidnhasieunch tries to pass.
Fidnhasieunch distracts Briscoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of digs.
Fidnhasieunch working some strikes from top position.
Fidnhasieunch is working Briscoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fidnhasieunch stands up over Briscoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fidnhasieunch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fidnhasieunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fidnhasieunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Briscoe can do to turn this around?
Fidnhasieunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Briscoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Fidnhasieunch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Briscoe is breathing heavily.
Fidnhasieunch working over Briscoe with some ground and pound. Briscoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control from half guard but Briscoe is working away.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
William Fidnhasieunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fidnhasieunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the action but Briscoe is working from the bottom.
Briscoe wants to control but Fidnhasieunch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fidnhasieunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fidnhasieunch connects with a nice short shot to Briscoe's temple.
Briscoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Briscoe taking some punishment here, with Fidnhasieunch in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Fidnhasieunch there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Briscoe looks a forlorn figure.
Fidnhasieunch with a couple of short strikes.
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Briscoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Briscoe?
Fidnhasieunch landing shots from mount.
Briscoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fidnhasieunch is landing with some decent strikes but Briscoe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes from the mount.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes but Briscoe is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
Fidnhasieunch raining down shots from the mount!
Briscoe wants to control but Fidnhasieunch is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
Fidnhasieunch lands a big elbow.
Briscoe is rocked!
Fidnhasieunch cracks Briscoe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fidnhasieunch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Briscoe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fidnhasieunch is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fidnhasieunch extends the arm and Briscoe is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Fidnhasieunch!
William Fidnhasieunch is the new featherweight champion!
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