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Torcida 43 - Breed Vs Chandler PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vercingetorix Frenchy (ranked 5506 p4p, 536 weight class) and Patriciano Pelosi (ranked 7827 p4p, 644 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vercingetorix Frenchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patriciano Pelosi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frenchy keeps the fight on the outside.
Frenchy rushes Pelosi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frenchy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frenchy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pelosi tries to pull guard but Frenchy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Frenchy as the two fighters clinch.
Frenchy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pelosi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pelosi looks winded!
Frenchy lands an elbow inside that Pelosi shrugs off.
Frenchy lands a shoulder strike.
Frenchy works on Pelosi's body with a couple of short punches.
Frenchy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frenchy obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frenchy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Frenchy.
I was talking to Frenchy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frenchy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pelosi backwards.
Frenchy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frenchy is leaning against Pelosi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frenchy working Pelosi over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frenchy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pelosi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pelosi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frenchy landing knees to the body.
Pelosi wants a takedown.
Frenchy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frenchy landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Frenchy.
Frenchy lands an elbow that stopped Pelosi in his tracks for a moment.
Frenchy presses Pelosi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pelosi takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frenchy obliges.
Frenchy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frenchy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Patriciano Pelosi has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frenchy.
Frenchy lands an elbow inside that Pelosi shrugs off.
Pelosi takes a shot to the head.
Frenchy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frenchy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenchy working Pelosi over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Frenchy.
Frenchy working Pelosi over with knees to the body.
Frenchy lands a good knee to the midsection. Pelosi won't want to take too many of those.
Frenchy lands a nice knee to the body.
Frenchy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frenchy lands a damaging elbow.
Frenchy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frenchy obliges.
Pelosi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frenchy lands a good knee to the midsection. Pelosi won't want to take too many of those.
Frenchy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pelosi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Frenchy.
Frenchy connects with a knee to the head.
Pelosi is rocked!
Frenchy lands a knee to the head.
Pelosi is still on wobbly legs! Can Frenchy finish him?
Frenchy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frenchy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frenchy has Pelosi pressed against the cage. He pushes Pelosi back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Frenchy throws a beautiful elbow that sends Pelosi crashing to the floor! Frenchy piles on the pressure with more strikes! Pelosi is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vercingetorix Frenchy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vercingetorix Frenchy made sure he mentioned Phantom Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 8179 p4p, 782 weight class) and Jeremiah Doucet (ranked 3966 p4p, 519 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Doucet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doucet shoots and misses
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jeremiah Doucet has been cut.
Doucet looks to clinch
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doucet shoots in for a takedown but Lõhmus shows good takedown defense.
Doucet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lõhmus defends it nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Doucet.
Doucet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doucet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doucet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doucet.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus cracks Doucet with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Doucet falls to his knees and Lõhmus doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joosep Lõhmus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Markov (ranked 3340 p4p, 269 weight class) and Minkki Jakku (ranked 4075 p4p, 304 weight class). Markov comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Bling - Aye. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minkki Jakku!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakku moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakku wants a takedown but no success here.
Markov is pressed up against the cage. Jakku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markov down to the mat. Markov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markov avoids the head kick by Jakku.
Markov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markov circles away.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Jakku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jakku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Markov is controlling Jakku's trapped leg to prevent Jakku from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jakku on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku stops Markov from getting back to his feet.
Jakku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markov is trying to stand up here but Jakku is controlling him well.
Jakku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jakku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
Jakku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jakku is keen to just control but Markov is a slippery customer.
Jakku stops Markov from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is controlling Jakku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Jakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jakku just manages to avoid it.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markov circles away.
Jakku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jakku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jakku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Markov is trying to buck Jakku off.
Jakku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Markov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jakku asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Markov dodges the ground and pound from Jakku.
Jakku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jakku sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markov trying to remain calm as Jakku controls from the top position.
Jakku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jakku lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jakku defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Jakku looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jakku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Jakku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Jakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakku stands and throws Markov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Jakku.
Jakku wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Jakku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku in side control, throwing shots but Markov defends.
Jakku throws a strike aimed at the side of Markov's head but Markov avoids it well.
Jakku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jakku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakku tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jakku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jakku looks up at the clock and then as Markov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jakku smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jakku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jakku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markov is trying to buck Jakku off.
Jakku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakku tries for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
Markov regains half guard.
Markov pushes Jakku off looking to stand but Jakku dives back in and keeps control.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jakku is looking for a kimura but Markov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakku to get the leverage.
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.
Jakku thows a huge punch but Markov dodges it nicely.
Jakku slips a nice elbow through Markov's hands, connecting with Markov's forehead.
Markov is trying to stand.
Jakku throwing shots but Markov is blocking nicely.
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Jakku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markov pushes Jakku off looking to stand but Jakku dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Jakku tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku 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!
Jakku dives in for a single leg takedown but Markov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markov lands a nice looking body shot.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jakku.
Jakku scores with a decent looking hook.
Jakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Jakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markov.
Jakku blocks the body kick.
Jakku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markov's waist but Markov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakku off to one side.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Markov tries to work over Jakku's front leg with a kick but Jakku checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Minkki Jakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakku fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku doesn't manage to clinch there - Markov circles away.
Jakku moves to clinch but Markov breaks away
and Markov counters with an inside leg kick.
Jakku drives through with a takedown into Markov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Jakku is proving a slippery customer.
Jakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakku drops back looking for a leg! Markov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markov manages to kick Jakku off! Jakku jumps back into Markov's guard.
Jakku throwing strikes from guard but Markov blocks nicely.
Jakku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Jakku from controlling successfully.
Jakku wants to pass the guard but Markov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Minkki Jakku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Jakku throws a strike but Markov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jakku is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Markov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jakku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov tries to stand but Jakku is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jakku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alan Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markov gets caught napping as Jakku dives in and scores a takedown. Markov manages to retain guard.
Markov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jakku is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jakku 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minkki Jakku!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Great Tiger (ranked 3575 p4p, 281 weight class) and Antonio Zetsika (ranked 3172 p4p, 253 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 London, Great Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Zetsika!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zetsika manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiger on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiger's guard now, I'm sure.
Zetsika scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tiger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiger has wrist control.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zetsika.
Zetsika throwing strikes but missing.
Zetsika lands a couple of elbows.
My spies in Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform me that Zetsika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zetsika throws an elbow that misses. Tiger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zetsika's guard. Nice move by Tiger!
Zetsika trying to keep a closed guard but Tiger is proving a slippery customer.
Zetsika looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zetsika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsika trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tiger postures up in Zetsika's guard and throws a big left but Zetsika blocks it.
Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tiger wants to control from the top but Zetsika keeps moving.
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.
Tiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiger trying to control but Zetsika is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger works over Zetsika with some ground and pound from guard.
Zetsika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiger defends it easily.
Zetsika has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tiger doesn't defend quickly enough and Zetsika has managed to lock this one up! Can Tiger escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zetsika on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Zetsika!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandolf Schmidt (ranked 2979 p4p, 126 weight class) and Horris Hogan (ranked 4235 p4p, 159 weight class). Hogan has chosen Smoke on the water by DEEP PURPLE as his entrance music. Horris Hogan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gandolf Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horris Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Schmidt misses the target.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmidt.
Hogan dives in and grabs Schmidt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schmidt pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
Schmidt cracks Hogan with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Horris Hogan has been cut.
Hogan slips under a jab from Schmidt.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogan's coach down at BigIsland BigGuns Warrior Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hogan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Hogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hogan cracks Schmidt with an open hand slap.
Schmidt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmidt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schmidt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schmidt is trying to stand up here but Hogan is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt manages to get to full guard.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmidt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hogan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Schmidt.
Hogan shoots for a takedown but Schmidt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gandolf Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horris Hogan.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Schmidt. That snapped Hogan's head back.
Schmidt tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schmidt enables Hogan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schmidt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hogan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schmidt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard.
Schmidt stays in close to Hogan's body and controls the position.
Hogan working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.
Schmidt content to stall in guard here.
Hogan pulls Schmidt in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Schmidt is pushing down on Hogan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hogan is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmidt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmidt uses his free foot to push down on Hogan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hogan.
Schmidt prevents Hogan from getting the reversal.
Hogan holds on to Schmidt as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
Schmidt continues to stall.
Hogan wants to hold on but Schmidt pushes him away.
Hogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Schmidt has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gandolf Schmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horris Hogan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Gandolf Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Schmidt lands a jab.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmidt misses with a straight right.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Schmidt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmidt continues to drive forward.
Hogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmidt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
It looked like Schmidt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gandolf Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horris Hogan.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schmidt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan is controlling Schmidt's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hogan has Schmidt pulled in close to control his posture.
Schmidt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schmidt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schmidt content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hogan working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt.
Hogan dives in for a single leg takedown but Schmidt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schmidt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Schmidt misses the jab.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmidt misses the target.
Hogan slips under a jab from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt lands with a cross.
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidt throws out the jab.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Hogan catches Schmidt right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogan connects with a jab.
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
Hogan misses with a body shot
and Schmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmidt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hogan looks to land a combination but Schmidt avoids it well.
Schmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schmidt throws a jab when Hogan was well out of range.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt misses with a straight right.
Hogan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmidt sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Schmidt misses.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Schmidt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmidt continues to drive forward.
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmidt misses with a straight left.
Gandolf Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Schmidt.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmidt.
Hogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schmidt sprawls well initially but Hogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gandolf Schmidt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Horris Hogan's cut.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmidt's waist but Schmidt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan walks into a jab.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmidt.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt clobbers Hogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmidt throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Schmidt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Schmidt misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt is controlling the pace.
Hogan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Schmidt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmidt pulls his head out easily.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmidt is working away from the top position though.
Schmidt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmidt controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hogan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan trying to control from the bottom.
Schmidt content to control rather than advance.
Gandolf Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmidt is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horris Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan lands a two punch combo.
Schmidt tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmidt pinned against the cage. Schmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gandolf Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horris Hogan.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Hogan.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Schmidt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Schmidt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Schmidt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schmidt with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schmidt to the ground. Hogan is now in Schmidt's guard.
Hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmidt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Schmidt misses.
Hogan shoots and misses
and Schmidt counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Schmidt cracks Hogan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogan is defended easily by Schmidt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gandolf Schmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schmidt 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gandolf Schmidt!
Gandolf Schmidt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Horris Hogan was interviewed post fight and said 'Uncle hulk is gonna kill me....'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lugg (ranked 4522 p4p, 436 weight class) and Michael Grundmann (ranked 3483 p4p, 365 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Lugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Grundmann!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lugg to the ground. Grundmann is now in Lugg's guard.
Grundmann looking to pass the guard.
Lugg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundmann's guard.
Grundmann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lugg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundmann is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grundmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lugg has Grundmann in his guard.
Lugg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Lugg is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundmann 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.
Lugg trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugg 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.
Grundmann forces his way into half guard.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Lugg is looking for a sweep. Grundmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundmann is looking to take a break and control but Lugg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grundmann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grundmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugg is just riding it out for now. Grundmann eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundmann wants to take a breather but Lugg is having none of it.
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.
Grundmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lugg defends it well.
Lugg is concentrating on defense, preventing Grundmann from advancing position.
Grundmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lugg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lugg controlling the position for now.
Grundmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lugg sees it coming and defends easily.
Lugg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grundmann manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann controls Lugg momentarily but Lugg frees himself.
Lugg forces his way into half guard.
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lugg tries to pass to full mount but Grundmann defends it.
We've been informed that Grundmann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grundmann is holding on to half guard well.
Grundmann tries to roll over but Lugg keeps him under control.
Lugg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Lugg.
Grundmann manages to get to full guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Lugg controlling him for the moment.
Lugg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundmann is keeping the position for now.
Lugg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grundmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grundmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grundmann!
Lugg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grundmann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lugg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Grundmann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lugg looking to score a takedown here. Grundmann is defending well but Lugg drives through and ends up in Grundmann's guard.
Lugg postures up.
Grundmann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lugg 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.
Lugg pushing down on Grundmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lugg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grundmann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
Grundmann gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grundmann regains half guard.
Grundmann is looking for a sweep. Lugg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundmann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundmann gets back to full guard.
Grundmann keeping full guard, as Lugg tries to pass.
Lugg trying to move into half guard but instead Grundmann has managed to sweep!
Grundmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grundmann pushing down on Lugg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lugg is trying to control but can't.
Grundmann is trying to work for a kimura but Lugg is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugg is trying to control but can't.
Lugg is defending against the submission attempts here by Grundmann.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.
Grundmann is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundmann to get the leverage.
Lugg wants to control but Grundmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grundmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lugg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lugg wants to control but Grundmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lugg has his hands clasped together around Grundmann's back. He's all about the action.
Lugg wants to improve his position but Grundmann is controlling well.
Grundmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugg is trying to maintain the position but Grundmann is very close to passing his half guard.
Grundmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Lugg is looking for a sweep. Grundmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundmann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lugg!
Lugg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lugg gets full guard.
Grundmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundmann's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grundmann drops back looking for a leg! Lugg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lugg manages to kick Grundmann off! Grundmann jumps back into Lugg's guard.
Grundmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugg wants to control but Grundmann passes easily into half guard.
Michael Grundmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grundmann trying to control the action but Lugg is working from the bottom.
Lugg gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Grundmann from controlling successfully.
Grundmann controlling from the top position.
Grundmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Grundmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lugg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lugg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lugg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grundmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Grundmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grundmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grundmann defends it well.
Grundmann is positioning himself well to prevent Lugg advancing to mount.
Grundmann is looking to control Lugg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundmann avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmann tries to get to full guard but Lugg has control of the leg.
Lugg is looking for a kimura here.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
Grundmann trying to hold on to Lugg's head to control him but Lugg postures up.
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lugg is looking to advance position but Grundmann won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lugg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grundmann is just riding it out for now. Lugg eventually gives up the hold.
Grundmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grundmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.
Grundmann is working for a kimura but Lugg is defending it quite comfortably.
Lugg is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann is trying to work for a kimura but Lugg is defending well.
Grundmann is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundmann to get the leverage.
Michael Grundmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grundmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lugg is holding on to half guard well.
Grundmann tries to pass to full mount but Lugg defends it.
Lugg is trying to get back to full guard.
Lugg moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lugg keeping full guard, as Grundmann tries to pass.
Lugg pulls Grundmann in close to prevent any damage.
Grundmann postures up.
Grundmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe Lugg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundmann looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to control from the top but Lugg keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundmann is sitting in close to Lugg's body. Lugg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Grundmann is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Grundmann is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lugg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Munday (ranked 1933 p4p, 182 weight class) and Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 3364 p4p, 270 weight class). Mickey Munday had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Munday.
Munday clinches with his opponent.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Munday to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Munday is proving a slippery customer.
Munday wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Munday to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Munday is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
Munday is working for a submission of some sort.
Munday is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Munday postures up.
Gracie tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is not content to let Munday control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Munday is very close to passing his half guard.
Munday is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Munday to get the leverage.
Munday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Munday eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Munday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munday is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Munday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munday.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munday pulls his head out easily.
Munday is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munday is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munday trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munday defends it easily.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munday trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munday passes into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Munday dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Munday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Munday misses the target.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Munday circles away easily
and Munday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie shoots in but Munday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickey Munday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Gracie.
Munday jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munday misses with a straight left.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Munday sprawls well.
Munday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Munday missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves out of range as Munday strikes.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munday tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Munday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday misses with an uppercut.
Munday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Munday sprawls well.
Munday cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Munday! Gracie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Munday!
An out of breath Mickey Munday 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Laws (ranked 3743 p4p, 401 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 3332 p4p, 366 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Laws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laws pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Laws tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laws throws an elbow that misses.
Laws has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Laws has double underhooks.
Laws lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laws escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laws closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch but Laws keeps him there for the moment.
Laws keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laws has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Laws has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laws swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laws lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laws lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laws lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Laws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
Sullivan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Laws lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laws lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laws taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laws misses with a punch on the inside.
Laws tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Laws.
Laws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
A short right from Laws.
I was talking to Laws's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Laws lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Laws lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laws.
Sullivan can't break the clinch.
Laws lands with a left to the head.
Laws gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laws jumps guard but Sullivan stands there with Laws around his waist. Laws gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laws.
Sullivan wants to get back to striking at distance but Laws won't allow it.
Laws makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laws pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laws. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan throws a counter combo.
Laws closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laws tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
Laws has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sullivan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan.
Laws lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laws lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laws.
Laws wants the takedown. Sullivan is fighting it off but Laws persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sullivan's guard against the cage.
Sullivan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan is adopting a defensive guard.
Laws has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan has control of Laws's left arm, preventing Laws from doing any damage.
Laws stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan controlling Laws's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Laws wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Sullivan trying to control but Laws is working from the bottom.
Sullivan won't allow Laws to get back to his feet.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Laws is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laws being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan scoring with some ground and pound.
Sullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laws on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laws tries to get out of the position.
Sullivan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sullivan is continuing to stall.
Laws throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sullivan prevents Laws from getting back to his feet.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laws takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Laws dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sullivan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Laws tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laws moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
John Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laws walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sullivan.
Laws moves into the clinch.
Sullivan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sullivan working hard to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to circle away but Laws has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laws scores with a shoulder strike.
Laws is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Laws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Laws breaks the clinch.
Laws blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Laws blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laws is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sullivan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laws has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laws and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laws tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Sullivan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Laws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laws doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Laws connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sullivan! He's out on his feet! Laws rushes in and drops Sullivan with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Laws!
Mark Laws decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jacobs (ranked 2790 p4p, 322 weight class) and Nico Amadeus (ranked 4472 p4p, 476 weight class). Nico Amadeus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nico Amadeus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amadeus is defended easily by Jacobs.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Amadeus is avoiding it.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Amadeus is having none of it.
Amadeus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs closes the distance and pushes Amadeus back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jacobs.
Amadeus tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs managing to block the knees to the body from Amadeus.
Amadeus blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadeus takes a shot to the head.
Amadeus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacobs avoids it.
Amadeus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacobs avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Amadeus looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Nico Amadeus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadeus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadeus.
Jacobs lands with a light punch inside.
Amadeus prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amadeus trying to land knees to the body.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amadeus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amadeus misses with a knee strike.
Amadeus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacobs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amadeus backwards.
Amadeus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacobs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs pushes Amadeus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amadeus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadeus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amadeus backwards.
Amadeus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amadeus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Amadeus looks winded!
Amadeus misses with a knee to the head.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
Jacobs drops Amadeus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Amadeus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Amadeus is rocked!
A short right from Jacobs.
Amadeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Jacobs managing to block the knees to the body from Amadeus.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Amadeus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
Amadeus misses with a knee to the head.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a left to the head.
Jacobs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Jacobs drops Amadeus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Amadeus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Amadeus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jacobs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Amadeus can turn it around.
Amadeus blocking some punches.
Jacobs creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Amadeus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Amadeus drops to his knees and Jacobs pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Jacobs!
An out of breath Jerry Jacobs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rear Breed (ranked 525 p4p, 89 weight class) and Chadwin De Chandler (ranked 904 p4p, 148 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rear Breed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chadwin De Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breed punishes De Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
De Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Breed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Breed shows good takedown defense.
De Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Breed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chadwin De Chandler.
Breed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Chandler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Chandler 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.
De Chandler staying out of range there.
De Chandler tries to move into range but Breed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Breed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Chandler.
De Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Breed defends it well.
De Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Breed, which made it look bad.
Rear Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Breed.
Breed seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Breed scores with a jab to the body.
Breed lands a jab to De Chandler's midsection.
De Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
De Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Breed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Breed scores with a sloppy right hand. De Chandler should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Breed misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Breed.
Breed tries a body shot but De Chandler blocks it.
De Chandler is looking for a takedown.
Breed scores with a shoulder strike.
Breed swings wildly with an uppercut but De Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Breed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Chandler tries to pull guard but Breed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Breed tries a body shot but De Chandler blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breed scores with a hook to the body.
De Chandler decides to pull guard.
Breed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breed controlling from the top position.
De Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed is stalling in the full guard.
Breed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Breed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Breed stands and throws De Chandler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Breed lands an elbow.
De Chandler tries to buck Breed off but Breed is having none of it.
De Chandler gets back to half guard.
De Chandler tries to roll over but Breed keeps him under control.
De Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Breed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Chandler's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Chandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Chandler being controlled here, momentarily.
De Chandler is looking for a triangle but Breed pushes his legs off easily.
De Chandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Chandler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Chandler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Breed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rear Breed is winning the standup battle so far.
De Chandler slips under a jab from Breed.
Breed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Chandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Breed tries to avoid it but De Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Breed to the ground. Breed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breed throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Breed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Breed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Chandler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Breed.
De Chandler is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Breed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Breed finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breed leaves De Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Breed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Chandler on the side of the head.
De Chandler slips a jab from Breed.
Breed jabs at De Chandler's body.
De Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
Breed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Breed tries to sprawl but De Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Breed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Chandler can do to turn this around?
De Chandler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breed is trying to get back to full guard.
De Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breed defends it well.
De Chandler is working for a kimura but Breed is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed moves into full guard.
Breed looking for a sweep. Not yet Breed, not yet.
Breed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!
De Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Breed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breed manages to kick De Chandler off! De Chandler jumps back into Breed's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breed holds on and takes a little breather.
De Chandler trying to control but Breed is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breed looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Chandler is one step ahead there.
De Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Breed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breed manages to kick De Chandler off! De Chandler jumps back into Breed's guard.
De Chandler is fighting to break Breed's control of his arms but Breed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Breed 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.
Breed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Breed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Chandler.
De Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Breed. That snapped De Chandler's head back.
Breed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Breed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Breed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Breed lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Breed.
De Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Breed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Breed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Chandler shoots in but Breed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice straight punches there by Breed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Breed.
De Chandler shoots in but no luck this time.
De Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chadwin De Chandler.
Breed is looking to clinch.
De Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Breed as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed lands with an overhand left.
Breed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Chandler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Breed finds it's way round the side to connect with De Chandler's head.
Breed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breed tests De Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breed scores with a punch to the head.
Breed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chadwin De Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breed doesn't manage to clinch there - De Chandler circles away.
De Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Breed scores with a jab to the body.
De Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Breed throws the left hand but De Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Rear Breed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Breed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Breed connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Chandler's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Chandler fails with the takedown
and Breed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Breed wants to clinch up but De Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Breed lands with a right hand.
Breed lands an overhand right.
Breed throws a hook but De Chandler blocks it.
De Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Breed throws a hook but De Chandler blocks it.
Breed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Breed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Breed scores with a hook.
De Chandler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Breed tries to clinch there but De Chandler circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed throws a big shot that misses.
Breed scores with a decent looking hook.
Breed moves into the clinch.
Breed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Chandler is trying to pull guard but Breed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Breed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breed swings wildly with an uppercut but De Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Chandler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Breed to keep the fight standing.
De Chandler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Chandler tries to pull guard but Breed won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Breed.
De Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Breed.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of De Chandler backwards.
Breed lands with a right to the head.
Rear Breed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Breed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Breed lands a nice shot to the body.
Breed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Breed dips a shoulder and cracks De Chandler with a mighty uppercut! De Chandler falls back against the cage and Breed unloads with a barrage of strikes! De Chandler is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Breed screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rear Breed!
Rear Breed retains his light heavyweight title!
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