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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Degrom (ranked 5855 p4p, 230 weight class) and Bernardo Dimatulac (ranked 4610 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach Degrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernardo Dimatulac!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimatulac tries to bum rush Degrom with a series of wild strikes but Degrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Degrom tests Dimatulac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimatulac misses with a takedown attempt - Degrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dimatulac or perhaps it was just good defense by Degrom, which made it look bad.
Dimatulac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degrom tries to avoid it but Dimatulac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degrom to the ground. Degrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zach Degrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Dimatulac.
Degrom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dimatulac has time to react.
Dimatulac fails with the takedown
and Degrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bernardo Dimatulac has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimatulac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Degrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimatulac tries to move into range but Degrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrom clobbers Dimatulac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimatulac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Degrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Farm in the buildup to the fight.
Dimatulac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Degrom but Degrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Degrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dimatulac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dimatulac in particular looking to stall.
Dimatulac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dimatulac is pressing down on Degrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Degrom is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimatulac wants to control but Degrom is keeping him busy.
Dimatulac seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dimatulac moves into full mount! Degrom won't be happy about that!
Dimatulac controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Dimatulac there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Degrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Dimatulac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Degrom tests Dimatulac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimatulac misses with a takedown attempt
and Degrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Degrom. That snapped Dimatulac's head back.
Dimatulac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Degrom but Degrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Degrom throws a looping overhand right but Dimatulac ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Degrom.
Dimatulac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Degrom sprawls well. Degrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dimatulac gets slowly back to his feet.
Zach Degrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Dimatulac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimatulac looks to land a combination but Degrom avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Degrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimatulac doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimatulac is defended easily by Degrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrom misses with the combination.
Degrom throws a hook but Dimatulac blocks it.
Degrom throws a hook but Dimatulac avoids it easily.
Dimatulac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good shot there by Degrom.
Degrom lands a jab to the head.
Degrom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Degrom wants it to stay on the feet.
Dimatulac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Degrom.
Degrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dimatulac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Degrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimatulac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dimatulac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Degrom but Degrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrom lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dimatulac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Degrom as he jumps to the side.
Zach Degrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Degrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dimatulac shoots in and drives through. Degrom sprawls well.
Dimatulac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimatulac is breathing heavily.
Degrom lands a jab to Dimatulac's midsection.
Dimatulac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Degrom counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Degrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Dimatulac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dimatulac.
Degrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Degrom scores with a nice right hand.
Degrom lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dimatulac goes down and covers up as Degrom starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Degrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Henderson (ranked 5499 p4p, 585 weight class) and Joe Thompson (ranked 7568 p4p, 630 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots and misses
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Henderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Henderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Thompson misses.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Henderson clearly takes 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.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
As Thompson looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
As Thompson looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slippery Salmon (ranked 3514 p4p, 337 weight class) and Gianluca Favero (ranked 5691 p4p, 462 weight class). Gianluca Favero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slippery Salmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianluca Favero!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmon throws a lazy uppercut
and Favero counters with a left and a right that stings Salmon.
Favero dives in and scores a takedown into Salmon's guard.
Salmon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Favero defends well.
Salmon looking for a guillotine here but Favero defends easily.
Favero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salmon is looking for a triangle but Favero pushes his legs off easily.
Favero preventing the sweep.
Favero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Favero is looking to work some ground and pound but Salmon has wrist control.
Salmon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Favero should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Salmon has tightened it up now! Favero should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Slippery Salmon!
After winning the bout, Slippery Salmon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomias Winkleton (ranked 5236 p4p, 478 weight class) and Edger Bravo (ranked 6152 p4p, 491 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomias Winkleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edger Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Winkleton sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bravo or perhaps it was just good defense by Winkleton, which made it look bad.
Winkleton moves into the clinch.
Bravo misses with an elbow over the top.
Bravo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tomias Winkleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edger Bravo.
Winkleton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winkleton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Winkleton managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Winkleton.
Bravo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Winkleton lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkleton lands a left hand.
Winkleton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bravo is looking for a takedown.
Winkleton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bravo wants the takedown. Winkleton is fighting it off but Bravo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Winkleton's guard against the cage.
Winkleton trying to control the position here.
Winkleton 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.
Bravo pushes down on Winkleton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Winkleton is defending well.
Winkleton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winkleton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Winkleton won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo is thwarting Winkleton's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomias Winkleton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winkleton as he jumps to the side.
Bravo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bravo misses with a kick to the body.
Winkleton throws out a powerful jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Bravo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Winkleton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winkleton has Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Winkleton slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkleton has Bravo pressed against the cage.
Bravo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Winkleton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bravo can turn it around.
Winkleton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Winkleton regains guard immediately.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winkleton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winkleton tries to get out of the position.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Winkleton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winkleton manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Winkleton's guard.
Winkleton trying to control the position.
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winkleton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winkleton is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo has hold of Winkleton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Winkleton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bravo cranks the arm and Winkleton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Winkleton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edger Bravo!
Our winner, Edger Bravo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Land Shark (ranked 7972 p4p, 556 weight class) and Donald Watson (ranked 5146 p4p, 476 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Land Shark has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Land Shark seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Land Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Watson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shark passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shark tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shark has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Watson is bucking up trying to escape but Shark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Watson wants to hold on but Shark pushes him away.
Watson is squirming around, avoiding Shark's attempts to control the action.
Shark takes Watson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Watson is in trouble.
Shark is punishing Watson with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark looking for the RNC.
Shark working for the choke.
Shark looking to break Watson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shark working for the choke.
Watson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shark's guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Watson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Shark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shark seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking for a sweep. Not yet Shark, not yet.
Shark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Shark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shark is one step ahead there.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Shark keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Land Shark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shark dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on Shark's head and hops out.
Watson works over Shark's head and body with a nice combination.
Watson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a takedown into side control.
Shark advances to mount.
Shark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shark seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Watson is holding on tight.
Watson has given up his back. Will we see Shark going for some submissions?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is trying to stand back up.
Watson can't escape the position.
Shark tightening his grip on Watson, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shark's arms.
Shark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Watson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Watson for a finish.
Shark controlling from the back.
Watson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shark is persistently looking for the submission but Watson is defending it well.
Watson tries to escape but Shark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to get back to his feet but Shark has full control of the position and if anything, Watson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shark is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Watson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shark biding his time, controlling Watson.
Watson trying to get back to his feet but Shark is in full control for now.
Shark looking for the choke from the back.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Shark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Watson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Land Shark dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watson goes for a double leg but Shark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shark continues to drive forward.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson misses with a combination
and Shark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Watson won't be happy with that.
Land Shark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watson quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson trying to hold on to Shark's head to control him but Shark postures up.
Shark trying to control from half guard but Watson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Shark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shark.
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Shark is pushing down on Watson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watson is fighting to maintain full guard but Shark has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shark winds up and cracks Watson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shark is working for a submission of some sort.
Shark is trying to work for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Shark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Shark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Shark is pressing down on Watson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Land Shark did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shark shoots in but Watson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson lands a jab-cross combination.
Shark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Land Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Watson stuffs the takedown attempt from Shark. Shark gets slowly back to his feet.
Shark shoots for a double leg takedown but Watson sprawls well. He's pushed Shark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shark has closed the distance and engaged Watson in a clinch.
Shark pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson wants to stand but Shark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard.
Shark controlling from the top position.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Watson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Watson swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Shark misses its target.
Watson tries to bum rush Shark with a series of wild strikes but Shark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shark counters with a takedown into side control.
Shark tries for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Shark has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shark working for a submission but Watson is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Watson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Watson!
Watson trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark controlling the position.
Watson trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Watson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Watson postures up in Shark's guard and throws a big left but Shark blocks it.
Watson wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Shark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Watson trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Donald Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Land Shark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shark is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Land Shark.
I think Shark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Land Shark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levar Draco (ranked 8275 p4p, 542 weight class) and Jakub Bakaj (ranked 6122 p4p, 480 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jakub Bakaj enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levar Draco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakub Bakaj!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakaj has closed the distance and engaged Draco in a clinch.
Draco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bakaj avoids it.
Bakaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draco manages to avoid it.
Bakaj looks to land a combination but Draco avoids it well.
Draco lands a really nice looking cross but Bakaj seems unphased.
Draco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bakaj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bakaj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bakaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakaj misses with a looping right.
Bakaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draco moves away.
Draco swinging wildly here.
Draco is looking to slow Bakaj down with leg kicks.
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!
Draco connects with an inside leg kick.
Draco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Draco looks to land a body kick but Bakaj moved away.
Levar Draco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakaj wants to clinch up but Draco keeps it at a distance.
Bakaj throws a low kick but it's checked well by Draco.
Draco just misses with a punch to the body.
Draco seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bakaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Draco.
Bakaj throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Draco counter with a right hand.
Draco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakaj tries a quick counter leg kick but Draco is wise to it.
A punch combination from Draco misses.
Bakaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draco moves away.
A slow jab from Draco misses its intended target.
Draco staying out of range there.
Draco slips under a jab from Bakaj.
Draco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Draco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draco circles away quickly and effectively.
Draco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bakaj cracks Draco with an open hand slap.
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!
Draco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left and a right from Draco both land. Nice combination.
Levar Draco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bakaj throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Draco counters with a left and a right that stings Bakaj.
A shot to the liver by Draco. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Draco, right into the meat.
Draco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Draco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bakaj's head.
Bakaj takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Draco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakaj blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Draco has had enough of the clinch but Bakaj keeps him there for the moment.
Bakaj is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levar Draco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Draco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Draco misses with an uppercut.
Bakaj darts in and clinches Draco up against the cage.
Bakaj blocks a body shot from Draco.
Draco scores with a shot to the side of Bakaj's head.
Bakaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draco misses with a body kick.
Draco throws a head kick that misses.
Draco connects with a solid leg kick.
Draco throws a series of punches but Bakaj avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakaj misses the target.
Bakaj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bakaj clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco misses with a knee strike.
Bakaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bakaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bakaj breaks the clinch.
Bakaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draco.
Levar Draco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakaj scores with a takedown into Draco's guard.
Bakaj 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.
Bakaj being controlled here momentarily.
Draco wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakaj sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Draco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakaj wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Bakaj won't allow Draco to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakaj stands and steps away. Draco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Draco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Draco with a nice cross.
Bakaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draco.
Draco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bakaj is defending well for now.
Bakaj managing to block the knees to the body from Draco.
Draco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakaj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakaj lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakaj.
It looks like Levar Draco has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draco connects with the punch.
Draco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakaj can do to turn this around?
Draco misses with a double jab.
Bakaj unleashes a big counter combination but Draco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Draco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakaj.
Draco throws a looping overhand right but Bakaj ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Levar Draco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Levar Draco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bakaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Bakaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Draco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draco moves in looking to clinch but Bakaj pushes him off.
Bakaj throws a leg kick which misses Draco's front leg but catches the back leg as Draco tries to avoid it.
Bakaj moves in looking to clinch but Draco pushes him off.
Draco tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draco keeps the fight on the outside.
Draco lands with a slapping head kick.
Levar Draco is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakaj throws a solid leg kick but Draco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bakaj.
Draco throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Draco scores with a hook to the body. Bakaj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakaj throws a leg kick but Draco moved away.
Bakaj misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakaj.
Bakaj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Draco scores with a jab. Bakaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Draco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakaj throws a leg kick but Draco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draco lands a body shot.
Bakaj moves in looking to clinch but Draco pushes him off.
Good exchange - Draco coming out on top.
Bakaj avoids the head kick by Draco.
Draco looks to land a combination but Bakaj avoids it well.
Draco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Draco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakaj's sensitive parts.
Draco moves away from the strike by Bakaj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakaj at a distance.
Bakaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Draco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Draco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakaj circles away quickly and effectively.
Bakaj wants to counter the offense by Draco and move into the clinch position.
Draco throws a lazy right hand but Bakaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakaj rushes Draco and presses him up against the cage.
Bakaj tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Draco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bakaj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draco pinned against the cage. Draco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Draco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Draco moves into range and clinches up with Bakaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levar Draco clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Levar Draco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Draco loads up on a big right hand but Bakaj slips the punch.
Draco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakaj checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Draco. Those never looked like landing.
Draco throws a good cross that connects.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Draco, right into the meat.
Bakaj tries to close the distance and clinch but Draco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draco.
Bakaj tries to clinch up.
Bakaj closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Draco fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakaj blocks it with crossed arms.
Draco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakaj or not.
Bakaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakaj manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakaj feints and then cracks Draco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draco down.
Bakaj avoids a kick to the body.
Draco stuffs the takedown attempt from Bakaj. Bakaj gets slowly back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakaj checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Draco is looking to land body kicks.
Draco jabs Bakaj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Draco swings for the body but Bakaj moves out of range.
Bakaj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Draco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Bakaj with that takedown attempt.
Bakaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Draco misses with a head kick.
Draco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levar Draco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Bakaj.
Bakaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Draco.
Draco fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Draco backs off Bakaj throws a huge counter combo but Draco manages to avoid it all.
Good standup being displayed there by Draco as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Draco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bakaj misses the jab.
Draco is looking to slow Bakaj down with leg kicks.
Bakaj fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levar Draco had his way with Jakub Bakaj in that round.
The cut man is working on Levar Draco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Draco throws out a powerful jab.
Bakaj shoots in but Draco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bakaj misses with a wild body shot.
Draco misses with a straight left.
Draco thumps Bakaj with a low kick.
Bakaj looks to land a left hand but Draco moved out of range nicely.
Bakaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakaj. Draco does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Draco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Draco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakaj sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Draco clinches with his opponent.
Draco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Draco.
Bakaj tries to clinch but Draco moves out of range.
Draco connects with a body shot that sends Bakaj's belly button to the back.
Bakaj motions for Draco to come forward. Bakaj throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Draco is looking to counter punch.
Draco throws a series of punches but Bakaj moves out of range.
Bakaj swinging wildly here.
Draco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Draco swings for the body but Bakaj moves out of range.
Bakaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draco.
Bakaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draco is looking for a counter combo.
Draco misses the shot to the body.
Bakaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Draco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakaj ducks under a wild hook from Draco.
A slapping leg kick lands for Draco.
Bakaj slips a straight right by Draco.
A nice side step and Bakaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Draco lands a jab to Bakaj's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draco.
Bakaj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draco as he jumps to the side.
Draco misses with a hook. Bakaj ducked under it nicely.
A head kick from Draco lands but Bakaj takes it in his stride.
Draco is looking to clinch but Bakaj is avoiding it.
Bakaj has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draco looking to throw knees to the head but Bakaj is blocking nicely.
Jakub Bakaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Draco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levar Draco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Draco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levar Draco!
After the fight, Levar Draco was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Young Spray (ranked 5918 p4p, 356 weight class) and Antonio Brown (ranked 2234 p4p, 198 weight class). Brown has chosen Gangsta Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Antonio Brown 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 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Spray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spray throws a head kick that misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spray, who protects the arm well.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Spray denies him.
Spray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Spray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Spray is defending well.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown has an Americana. Spray didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brown is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brown hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Brown !
A less than humble Antonio Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ghandi Buddha (ranked 4906 p4p, 210 weight class) and George Red (ranked 3484 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghandi Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Red!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red goes for a double leg but Buddha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buddha continues to drive forward.
Buddha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buddha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Red.
Red tries to clinch there but Buddha circles away.
Red throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buddha's waist but Buddha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red off to one side.
Ghandi Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Red.
Buddha jabs Red to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Red shoots in but Buddha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Red throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red moves into range and clinches up with Buddha.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buddha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is struggling to control the position.
Red holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buddha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Red has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buddha after a bit of a struggle.
Red is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Red pulls Buddha into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
Red controlling Buddha's posture.
Buddha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buddha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buddha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Red is pulling down on Buddha's head. It's preventing any offense from Buddha, at least for the moment.
Red manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buddha manages to get himself to full guard.
Buddha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buddha being controlled here, momentarily.
Buddha keeping full guard, as Red tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red is still trying to improve position.
Buddha working a defensive guard here.
Buddha looking for a guillotine here but Red defends easily.
Red looking to pass the guard.
Red looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Red tries to free his leg and advance position but Buddha is retaining full guard.
Red pushes down on Buddha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buddha is in trouble now - Red has advanced to mount!
Buddha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Red on the ground.
Buddha is bucking up trying to escape but Red cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Red putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red controlling the pace for now.
Red swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Red!
Ghandi Buddha was interviewed post fight and said 'We must do this again. Rubber match. I'll prove who is the best! Leo got the best of me this time. No such luck next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Wood (ranked 2633 p4p, 360 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 1797 p4p, 279 weight class). Josey Wales acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wales.
Wales looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Wales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wales.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wales looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wales avoids the body shot from Wood.
Wood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wales to score with a decent uppercut.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Wales moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Wood misses.
A shot to the body from Wood misses
and Wales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wood thinking.
Wales scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Ed Wood has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood misses with a body shot
and Wales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Wales. Beautiful body shot.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood misses the body punch
and Wales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wales lands a stunning uppercut that sends Wood to the mat!
Wood is rocked!
Wales is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood's coaches at Alvey's House of MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wales passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wood!
Wood seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wales has control of Wood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wales has hold of Wood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wood is holding on tight.
Wales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wales goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wood is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wood defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josey Wales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Wood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wales lands a nice shot to the body.
Wales lands a nice shot that snaps Wood's head back.
Wood throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Wales to counter with a crisp jab.
Wales has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wood misses the body punch
letting Wales counter with a right hand.
Wood tests Wales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood is looking to wear down Wales with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wood misses with a lunging right hand
and Wales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ed Wood's cut is getting worse.
Wales lands a big shot that drops Wood! Can he finish him?
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!
Wood keeping full guard, as Wales tries to pass.
Wales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wood has escaped and now he's on top!
Wales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wood is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales is looking to regain half guard here but Wood keeps moving and retains side control.
Wales keeps trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Wales but he's now mounted!
Wales is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wales bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wales pushes down on Wood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wood is defending against the submission attempts here by Wales.
Wales wants to pass the guard but Wood is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josey Wales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Wood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wales cracks Wood with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Wood misses
and Wales counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood misses with a hook to the body
and Wales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Wales.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Wales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ed Wood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wales jabs at Wood's body.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Josey Wales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wood misses with a body shot
and Wales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wales works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A shot to the liver by Wales. Beautiful body shot.
Wood clinches.
Wales manages to break the clinch.
Wales throws a series of strikes that have Wood backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wood misses with a right hand
letting Wales counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Ed Wood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jab by Wales.
The fighters circling - Wales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wales staying out of range there.
Wood throws a right hand that misses
and Wales counters with a left hand that sends Wood to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood controlling the position.
Wood can't keep his opponent in guard - Wales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wood wants to control but Wales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales is working for a submission of some sort.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wales.
Wood is looking to control Wales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wood avoid being mounted?
Wales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wales is pressing down on Wood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wood is holding on for now.
Wales is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josey Wales really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Wood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Wales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wales throws out a counter right but Wood avoids it with no problem.
Wood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Wales.
Wood punishes Wales's body with a nice straight punch.
Wales connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wales to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood has closed the distance and engaged Wales in a clinch.
Wales is trying to break the clinch but Wood is controlling him.
Wales manages to break the clinch.
Wales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wales scores with a jab to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ed Wood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josey Wales!
Josey Wales gave a mention to Top Nutrition 160Q200$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leto Camille (ranked 1972 p4p, 180 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 1278 p4p, 136 weight class). Bandit has chosen Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leto Camille!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit looks for a takedown but Camille sprawls well.
Bandit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandit showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camille knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandit on the ground.
Camille desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bandit works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camille's coaches at Stark Combat Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Camille dodges the ground and pound from Bandit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille seems a little lost for a moment, as Bandit dominates the positioning.
Bandit is looking to take a break and control but Camille is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Camille down.
Bandit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camille keeps working.
Camille trying his best to control but Bandit has mounted him.
Bandit unloads with some shots from mount but Camille bucks and avoids them well.
Bandit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Camille can't escape the position.
Bandit looking to control but Camille is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit landing strikes from the mount and Camille is in trouble!
Bandit throws some wild stikes that Camille manages to avoid easily.
Bandit cracks Camille with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bandit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Camille on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Camille tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bandit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bandit controlling from mount.
Bandit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bandit working the ground and pound effectively.
Bandit tries to control but Camille wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit breaks from Camille's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bandit lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bandit with the ground and pound from mount.
Camille avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bandit.
Bandit lands a big elbow.
Bandit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bandit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandit looking to secure an arm triangle but Camille defends it well.
Bandit landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bandit landing punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bandit working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Camille taking shots to the head.
Camille is rocked!
Bandit is landing with some decent strikes but Camille is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Camille is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit lands a couple of good shots and Camille has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandit throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Camille is taking damage to the body and head.
Camille grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandit struggling to land strikes to the head as Camille covers up.
Camille seems to have got his legs back now.
Camille wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandit gets his hands free.
Well, with Bandit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Camille is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camille is really stuck here.
Bandit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The referee is taking a good look at Camille as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bandit!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bandit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bandit.
The Bandit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Camille finds it's target.
Camille swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bandit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camille throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camille leaves Bandit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Camille wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camille keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camille stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camille wants it to stay on the feet.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandit is defended easily by Camille.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit darts in looking for a takedown but Camille gets double underhooks and turns Bandit into the cage.
Bandit takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Camille as he connects with a hook.
Bandit tries to clinch there but Camille circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Camille scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camille lands a jab.
Camille tries to sprawl but Bandit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bandit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camille defending well though.
Camille wants to improve his position but Bandit is controlling well.
Camille taking some punishment here, with Bandit in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camille is staying active underneath Bandit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille wants to get back to full guard.
Bandit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandit tries to pass to full mount but Camille defends it.
Bandit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandit tries to pass to full mount but Camille defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bandit connects with a nice short shot to Camille's temple.
Bandit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bandit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit punching from mount but Camille doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bandit lands a couple of good shots and Camille has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandit lands shots from the back.
Bandit gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bandit tightening his grip on Camille, looking for the choke.
Camille is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bandit is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Camille. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The Bandit has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camille covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandit lands strikes to the head.
Good control from Bandit.
Bandit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bandit controls the position.
Bandit misses with an elbow to the head.
Bandit scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Camille is looking for a way out.
Bandit is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bandit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bandit misses with a kick to the body.
Camille is looking to counter punch.
Bandit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camille.
Camille defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandit.
Camille cracks a nice hook into Bandit's ribs.
Leto Camille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camille fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camille pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandit back to the cage. Camille follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bandit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandit dives in and grabs Camille's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camille pushes down on Bandit's head and hops out.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camille throwing a counter right hand but Bandit manages to avoid it.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Camille scores with a shot to the body.
Camille takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camille lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Camille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bandit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandit with the counter takedown but Camille avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Camille as he connects with a hook.
Camille is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bandit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camille.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille connects with a body shot that sends Bandit's belly button to the back.
Camille lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandit or perhaps it was just good defense by Camille, which made it look bad.
Bandit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camille holds on and takes a little breather.
Camille looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camille keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Camille can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bandit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camille is staying active underneath Bandit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandit working the head and body with strikes.
Bandit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bandit lands strikes from half guard.
Bandit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Camille is defending well.
Bandit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camille defending well though.
Camille keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but Camille defending well.
Bandit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camille tries to roll over but Bandit keeps him under control.
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.
Bandit working Camille over with strikes.
Bandit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Camille!
Bandit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bandit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bandit working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Camille turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bandit off and cradles Camille's limp body as Bandit celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). The Bandit! The Bandit retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, The Bandit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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