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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tebbo Vang (ranked 24670 p4p, 501 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 8448 p4p, 458 weight class). Vang comes to the cage accompanied by Be Humble. Valdez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Era - Ameno. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tebbo Vang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vang throws out the jab.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vang sprawling to the canvas! Vang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valdez finish him?!
Vang is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez moves in close and cracks Vang with a massive right hand! Vang, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Valdez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tebbo Vang stepped up to the mic, saying 'I saw what I needed to work on and will get that turned around. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip Moore (ranked 23675 p4p, 674 weight class) and Karnak Lao (ranked 23218 p4p, 698 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karnak Lao!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Moore.
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Lao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Moore.
Lao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Moore.
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!
Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands with a right hand.
Lao is rocked!
Moore fakes the body blow, causing Lao to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lao goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Moore!
Philip Moore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noodles Destroyer (ranked 9129 p4p, 471 weight class) and Merrill Wilson (ranked 8869 p4p, 464 weight class). Merrill Wilson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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147 lbs
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142 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noodles Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merrill Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Destroyer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Destroyer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wilson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Destroyer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wilson lets go of the hold and Destroyer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Merrill Wilson!
After winning the bout, Merrill Wilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Noodles Destroyer was interviewed post fight and said 'Fk u, u got lucky'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Siracha (ranked 5236 p4p, 380 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 6598 p4p, 419 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Siracha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siracha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siracha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge in the buildup to the fight.
Siracha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pedro Siracha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siracha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siracha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Siracha shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Siracha.
Mercer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Siracha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siracha avoids it really well and circles away.
Pedro Siracha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mercer.
Siracha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a jab to the body
and Siracha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Siracha.
Siracha scores with a body shot.
Mercer looks winded!
Oooooh!!! Siracha has knocked Mercer down with a huge combo! Siracha steps away and waves a wobbly Mercer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mercer is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siracha cracks Mercer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mercer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Siracha pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mercer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Siracha!
During a confident post fight interview, Pedro Siracha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 8739 p4p, 622 weight class) and Taga Lampshade (ranked 24574 p4p, 681 weight class). Lampshade has chosen Purple Rain as his entrance music. Taga Lampshade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taga Lampshade!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RestInPiece looks to score with a jab to the body but Lampshade is just out of range.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lampshade tries to clinch but RestInPiece moves out of range.
Lampshade tries to clinch up but RestInPiece circles away and keeps his distance.
RestInPiece drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lampshade sprawls and moves away.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
RestInPiece is looking for a counter combo.
Lampshade shoots and misses
and RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
Lampshade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage.
RestInPiece escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RestInPiece pushes Lampshade up against the cage in a clinch.
Lampshade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lampshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lampshade misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshade misses with the head strike.
RestInPiece jumps into guard, dragging Lampshade to the mat.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Lampshade controlling him for the moment.
RestInPiece is looking for a triangle but Lampshade pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece keeping moving, preventing Lampshade from controlling successfully.
Lampshade wants to get up but he can't break RestInPiece's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lampshade wants to control from the top but RestInPiece keeps moving.
RestInPiece is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lampshade is aware though and is defending well.
Lampshade wants to stand but RestInPiece is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
RestInPiece seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece has closed the distance and engaged Lampshade in a clinch.
RestInPiece pulls Lampshade into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Lampshade controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampshade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! RestInPiece is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! RestInPiece has escaped and now he's on top!
Lampshade looking for a guillotine here but RestInPiece defends easily.
Lampshade keeping moving, preventing RestInPiece from controlling successfully.
RestInPiece throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lampshade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst RestInPiece is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RestInPiece got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lampshade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, RestInPiece has managed to get both his arms back between Lampshade's legs - danger averted.
RestInPiece stands up from Lampshade's guard - RestInPiece perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lampshade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and RestInPiece tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taga Lampshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampshade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
RestInPiece explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lampshade tries to clinch but RestInPiece is having none of it.
RestInPiece throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lampshade.
Lampshade wants to clinch up but RestInPiece keeps it at a distance.
RestInPiece swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade connects with a leg kick. RestInPiece looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
Lampshade jumps guard but RestInPiece turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lampshade tries to throw a body punch but RestInPiece avoids it by throwing Lampshade back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machiavelli RestInPiece dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
RestInPiece thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lampshade if he has to take too many more of those.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampshade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. RestInPiece manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lampshade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRestInPiece.
RestInPiece closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lampshade can do to turn this around?
RestInPiece keeps the fight on the outside.
RestInPiece throwing a counter right hand but Lampshade manages to avoid it.
Lampshade wants to clinch
and RestInPiece counters with a two punch combo.
We've been told by RestInPiece's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lampshade is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
RestInPiece keeps the fight on the outside.
RestInPiece tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lampshade manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lampshade's waist but Lampshade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing RestInPiece off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampshade gets a clinch.
Lampshade tries a body shot but RestInPiece blocks it.
RestInPiece digs a right hand underneath Lampshade's ribcage. Lampshade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lampshade tries to pull guard but RestInPiece holds him up against the cage and eventually Lampshade drops back down to his feet.
RestInPiece drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RestInPiece ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RestInPiece no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lampshade trying to stand up but can't free himself from RestInPiece's guard.
Machiavelli RestInPiece overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RestInPiece preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lampshade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
RestInPiece bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lampshade's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece forces his way into half guard.
RestInPiece stalling.
RestInPiece is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
RestInPiece thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RestInPiece is working for a kimura but Lampshade is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RestInPiece controlling the action here.
RestInPiece seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lampshade for as long as he can get away with.
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.
RestInPiece decides to return to a standing position.
RestInPiece lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by RestInPiece.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
RestInPiece looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for RestInPiece.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machiavelli RestInPiece dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machiavelli RestInPiece is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RestInPiece misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampshade with the counter takedown but RestInPiece avoids it easily.
Lampshade tries to clinch up but RestInPiece circles away and keeps his distance.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lampshade fails with the takedown
and RestInPiece counters with a right hand to the body.
Lampshade has RestInPiece up against the cage in a clinch.
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
RestInPiece gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece digs a right hand underneath Lampshade's ribcage. Lampshade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from RestInPiece is defended easily by Lampshade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampshade darts in looking for a takedown but RestInPiece gets double underhooks and turns Lampshade into the cage.
Lampshade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Taga Lampshade has been cut.
Lampshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lampshade tries to clinch there but RestInPiece circles away.
Lampshade looks to clinch
and RestInPiece counters with a crisp one two that drops Lampshade! RestInPiece thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lampshade to his feet! Lampshade is in big trouble!
RestInPiece takes the fight into the clinch.
RestInPiece taking a breather.
Lampshade throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lampshade just misses with a elbow thrown towards RestInPiece's brow.
Lampshade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RestInPiece is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
RestInPiece'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lampshade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of RestInPiece, into his guard.
RestInPiece working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lampshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lampshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
RestInPiece controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampshade trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
Lampshade wants to stand but RestInPiece is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
RestInPiece looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Lampshade as RestInPiece shoots in.
Lampshade has managed to clinch.
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.
RestInPiece gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lampshade is striking off his back. RestInPiece thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
RestInPiece looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RestInPiece is thwarting Lampshade's attempts to control the position.
Lampshade misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade tries to roll over but RestInPiece keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Machiavelli RestInPiece.
Well RestInPiece has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machiavelli RestInPiece!
The defeated Taga Lampshade had this to say: 'All I can do is work on correcting my mistakes, first time out there was a good experience. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Suoro (ranked 7183 p4p, 607 weight class) and El Mas Loco (ranked 24957 p4p, 706 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorma Suoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Mas Loco!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suoro lands a jab.
Suoro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suoro's hands.
Nice cross by Suoro.
Suoro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Suoro does it's job there.
El Mas Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco moves forwards but Suoro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Suoro.
Loco is rocked!
Suoro slips under a jab from Loco.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Suoro finish him?
Loco throws a body shot but no joy.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Suoro looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Suoro swinging wildly here.
Loco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loco throws a sloppy body shot
and Suoro counters with a big right hand! Oh Loco is in trouble here! Suoro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Suoro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Steel (ranked 4893 p4p, 482 weight class) and Mustafa Al Mombasa (ranked 8019 p4p, 603 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Excuse Me. Al Mombasa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Capone-N-Noreaga & Tragedy Khadafi - T.O.N.Y.. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Al Mombasa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Mombasa throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Al Mombasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Mombasa slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel lands the left hand.
It looks like Mustafa Al Mombasa has been cut.
Al Mombasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Al Mombasa as Steel shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Mombasa! But no joy.
Al Mombasa misses with a looping left.
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Al Mombasa was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Al Mombasa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Al Mombasa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Peter Steel has been cut.
Al Mombasa scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Mustafa Al Mombasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Mombasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Mombasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mombasa misses with an uppercut.
Steel drives through with a takedown into Al Mombasa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Al Mombasa trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Al Mombasa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Mombasa trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Mombasa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Mombasa is proving hard to escape from.
Al Mombasa controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Mombasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel is in close to Al Mombasa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Al Mombasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Steel throwing shots but Al Mombasa is blocking nicely.
Steel thows a huge punch but Al Mombasa dodges it nicely.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Mombasa tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Al Mombasa tries to kick Steel off but Steel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Mombasa is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Mombasa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel prevents Al Mombasa from improving his position.
Al Mombasa wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Al Mombasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Al Mombasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Mombasa.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Mombasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Mombasa looking to control.
Steel wants to control from the top but Al Mombasa keeps moving.
Al Mombasa looking to control but Steel passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mombasa is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Al Mombasa is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Al Mombasa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Al Mombasa looking to control but Steel passes into half guard.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel wants to stand but Al Mombasa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Mombasa keeps working.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Mombasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Peter Steel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Al Mombasa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Mombasa ducks straight into an uppercut from Steel and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Al Mombasa manages to regain guard straight away.
Al Mombasa is rocked!
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Mombasa is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Al Mombasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Mombasa throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Mombasa's guard. Nice move by Steel!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Mombasa is on top in guard.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Mombasa seems to have recovered his senses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Al Mombasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel postures up.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Mombasa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al Mombasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Mombasa trying to control the position.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Mombasa controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Al Mombasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Mombasa is looking to reverse the position.
Steel lands an elbow.
Steel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Al Mombasa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Al Mombasa can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Steel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Al Mombasa is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mombasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Steel throws a strike aimed at the side of Al Mombasa's head but Al Mombasa avoids it well.
Steel wants to control but Al Mombasa is keeping him busy.
Steel tries to score with some ground and pound. Al Mombasa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Al Mombasa sneaks back into half guard.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Mombasa defending well though.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Mombasa defending well though.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Mombasa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel stays in close to Al Mombasa's body and controls the position.
Steel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peter Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Al Mombasa wants to hit a switch here but Steel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Mombasa there!
Steel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Steel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Mustafa Al Mombasa's cut even more.
Steel cracks Al Mombasa with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Steel!
Peter Steel 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John MaGee (ranked 5218 p4p, 520 weight class) and Landon Wood (ranked 5322 p4p, 533 weight class). MaGee's entrance music is Cunnilingus. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Helsinki, John MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Landon Wood!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaGee takes the fight into the clinch.
MaGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MaGee lands with a right to the head.
Wood wants to break free but MaGee has control.
MaGee digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
MaGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
MaGee blocks an elbow strike from Wood.
MaGee lands an uppercut.
Wood is rocked!
MaGee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but MaGee is unloading with more strikes now! Wood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John MaGee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John MaGee made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dema (ranked 4036 p4p, 188 weight class) and Kenneth Pierce (ranked 5995 p4p, 260 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Dema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dema is looking to clinch but Pierce is avoiding it.
Pierce misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dema, right into the meat.
Dema is looking to clinch but Pierce is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pierce misses.
Pierce fails to land the takedown.
Pierce fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierce.
Gary Dema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Pierce.
Dema connects with a crisp jab.
Dema jabs Pierce right on the nose. Pierce blinks but takes it well.
Dema blocks a head kick by Pierce.
Dema half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce throws a combination that misses
and Dema counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pierce closes the distance and clinches up with Dema, looking for a takedown. Pierce pushes Dema against the cage but Dema circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dema seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dema throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pierce on the side of the head.
Pierce swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dema to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dema dodges the punch combination from Pierce.
Dema gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dema definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce tries to pull guard but Dema forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dema lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dema.
It looks like Kenneth Pierce has been cut.
Dema has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Pierce - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Dema, and another! Pierce is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Gary Dema!
An out of breath Gary Dema 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Joca Carioca (ranked 3638 p4p, 291 weight class) and Aaron Dale (ranked 4722 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joca Carioca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Dale!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dale's waist but Dale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carioca off to one side.
Dale throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dale. No joy for Carioca on that attempt.
Dale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carioca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carioca throws a body kick that misses
and Dale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dale wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Carioca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carioca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carioca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioca wants to control from the top but Dale keeps moving.
Carioca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carioca has passed into side control.
Carioca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carioca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dale keeps working.
Dale avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carioca.
You can see the frustration on Dale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carioca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dale.
Carioca keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carioca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dale prevents Carioca from improving his position.
Dale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carioca is not content to let Dale control the position.
Dale winds up and cracks Carioca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carioca wants to improve his position but Dale is controlling well.
Dale is trying to control. Carioca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carioca moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioca is looking for a triangle but Dale pushes his legs off easily.
Dale trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dale 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.
Dale trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dale is in close to Carioca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Dale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carioca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dale.
Dale misses with a straight left.
Dale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carioca counters with a single leg into guard. Dale didn't expect that.
Carioca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dale has escaped and now he's on top!
Carioca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dale is in close to Carioca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joca Carioca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carioca is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carioca can't keep his opponent in guard - Dale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carioca tries to roll over but Dale keeps him under control.
Dale is looking for a kimura here.
Dale prevents Carioca from improving his position.
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.
Carioca is trying to stand up here but Dale is controlling him well.
Carioca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dale pulls his head out easily.
Dale trying to control the action but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Carioca trying to control from the bottom.
Carioca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dale is keen to just control but Carioca is a slippery customer.
Carioca is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dale working Carioca over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dale there.
Dale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carioca is just riding it out for now. Dale eventually gives up the hold.
Dale thows a huge punch but Carioca dodges it nicely.
Carioca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carioca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Dale seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dale works his way into full mount!
Dale scoring with strikes but Carioca is staying in there.
Carioca tries to hold on but Dale pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dale trying to control but Carioca is having none of it.
Carioca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Dale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dale wants it to stay on the feet.
Carioca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carioca shoots for a takedown but Dale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carioca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dale throws a series of punches but Carioca moves out of range.
Carioca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dale as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Carioca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carioca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carioca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dale circles away.
Aaron Dale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Dale finds it's way through Carioca's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carioca circles away quickly and effectively.
Dale sizes up Carioca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dale throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Dale misses its intended target.
Dale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cariocas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dale scores with a jab to the body.
Carioca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dale defends well and Carioca ends up having to push Dale into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dale looks to land a combination but Carioca avoids it well.
Dale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carioca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale is still trying to improve position.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Dale keeps moving.
Carioca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carioca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carioca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dale seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Dale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carioca forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dale is trying is best to control the position here.
Carioca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carioca is keen to just control but Dale is a slippery customer.
Carioca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dale wants to control but Carioca is keeping busy.
Dale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioca haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dale wants to improve his position but Carioca is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura but Dale is defending well.
Dale wants to control but Carioca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carioca wants to work for an arm triangle but Dale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dale manages to get to full guard.
Carioca drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Carioca as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dale screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Carioca! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joca Carioca!
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