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Judgement Night III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 22555 p4p, 209 weight class) and Bubba Barzilla (ranked 7086 p4p, 190 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Barzilla's choice of entrance music: Ima Boss. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Barzilla!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barzilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marko.
Marko closes the distance and clinches.
Barzilla tries to work over Marko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barzilla misses with a body punch.
Marko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marko pulls guard.
Marko keeping moving, preventing Barzilla from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barzilla wants to control from the top but Marko keeps moving.
Marko wants to sweep here but Barzilla controlling him for the moment.
Marko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barzilla gets to his feet - Marko follows without any prompting.
Barzilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barzilla works over Marko's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Marko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barzilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barzilla to the mat! Barzilla manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marko gets to his feet - Barzilla follows without any prompting.
Barzilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Barzilla throws a head kick but Marko moves out of range.
Barzilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barzilla looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marko showed some decent athleticism there.
Marko prevents Barzilla from standing back up.
Marko is taking a breather. Barzilla says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barzilla for as long as he can get away with.
Barzilla is trying to stand.
Marko working Barzilla over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marko in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barzilla defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko wants to pass the guard but Barzilla is defending well.
Barzilla is trying to stand up here but Marko is controlling him well.
Marko slows the pace down in half guard.
Barzilla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barzilla has hold of Marko's hands but Marko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barzilla!
Barzilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marko controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barzilla regains half guard.
Marko slows the pace down in half guard.
Barzilla is trying to stand back up but Marko is controlling him
Barzilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marko postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barzilla to stand up.
No luck for Barzilla with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cain Marko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Marko'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.
Marko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barzilla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marko is in Barzilla's guard.
Barzilla wants to sweep but no luck.
Marko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barzilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barzilla throws a sloppy head kick and Marko moves out of range easily.
Marko closes the distance and clinches.
Marko pulls guard.
Marko has control of Barzilla's left arm, preventing Barzilla from doing any damage.
Marko continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barzilla has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Marko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barzilla is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Marko pulls down on the head and he's put Barzilla to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cain Marko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billeray (ranked 6921 p4p, 523 weight class) and Bret Harris (ranked 4385 p4p, 440 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billeray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Harris!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Billeray's guard.
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Billeray being controlled here, momentarily.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billeray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Billeray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Billeray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billeray is keeping the position for now.
Billeray looking for a sweep. Not yet Billeray, not yet.
Harris trying to control but Billeray is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris thows a leg kick but Billeray checks it
so Billeray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billeray stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billeray trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billeray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billeray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billeray has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billeray is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billeray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billeray is aware though and is defending well.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Billeray pushes his legs off easily.
Billeray drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Billeray off! Billeray jumps back into Harris's guard.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billeray stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billeray has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Billeray's guard.
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris trying to control but Billeray is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Billeray, up you get!
Billeray shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Billeray, up you get!
Harris darts in and clinches Billeray up against the cage.
Harris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Billeray regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there.
Billeray kicks off Harris and gets to his feet.
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Billeray is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harris stalling.
Billeray won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Billeray trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harris manages to pass to mount!
Billeray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billeray is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Billeray is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Billeray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Billeray wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billeray defends it easily.
Billeray lands a couple of elbows.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billeray defends it easily.
Billeray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris passes Billeray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billeray tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Billeray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billeray looking for a sweep. Not yet Billeray, not yet.
Billeray trying to control the position.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Billeray working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Billeray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billeray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris wants to stand and escape but instead Billeray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Billeray looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Billeray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Billeray up and slammed him! Billeray can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
Bret Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris wants to stand but Billeray has his arm trapped.
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Billeray, who protects the arm well.
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Billeray, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Harris 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Billeray on his heels. He'll look to pass Billeray's guard now, I'm sure.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billeray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billeray controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Billeray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Billeray sits in half guard.
Billeray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billeray trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Billeray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Billeray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billeray is working for a kimura here but Harris manages to reverse the position and he's now in Billeray's guard.
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris won't allow Billeray to sweep him here.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Billeray is proving hard to escape from.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billeray is keeping the position for now.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Billeray keeps moving.
Harris stands and steps away. Billeray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Billeray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Billeray uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris passes into side control, despite Billeray's attempt to control the position.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billeray is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Billeray tries to control but Harris manages to take his back.
Billeray tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billeray can't escape the position.
Billeray wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Billeray is trying to break free.
Billeray looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tom Billeray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bret Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harris.
Billeray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Harris!
An out of breath Bret Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kent Mcallum (ranked 22780 p4p, 444 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 4266 p4p, 349 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kent Mcallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcallum misses with a wild body shot.
Potter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcallum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potter.
Mcallum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Potter tries for a takedown but Mcallum circles away easily
and Mcallum counters with a single leg into guard. Potter didn't expect that.
Mcallum throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sin City Discount Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcallum tries to stand but Potter is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcallum connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcallum manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcallum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcallum is trying to push Potter off with his feet but Potter grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Mcallum's ankles and Mcallum is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Harry Potter!
A relieved looking Harry Potter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kempton (ranked 23121 p4p, 550 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 3556 p4p, 370 weight class). Jacob Kempton looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kempton!
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, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Funaki.
Kempton misses with the combination.
Kempton backing away here, and Funaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Funaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kempton. That did some damage!
Kempton throws a right hand that Funaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Funaki also avoids with ease.
Kempton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kempton is breathing heavily.
Funaki checks a low kick from Kempton.
Kempton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Funaki.
Kempton swinging wildly here.
Funaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funaki feints and then cracks Kempton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kempton down.
Kempton drives through and clinches with Funaki against the cage.
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!
Funaki is stalling here.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki landing knees to the body.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funaki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Funaki.
Funaki lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Funaki.
Funaki landing knees to the body.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kempton 's eye.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Kempton avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton blocks a body shot from Funaki.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kempton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Kempton in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jacob Kempton has been cut.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kempton 's eye.
Kempton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Funaki.
Kempton takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Funaki.
Funaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Kempton avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Kempton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kempton.
Funaki lands a shot to the body.
Funaki stalling the fight.
Funaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Funaki stalling against the cage.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funaki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funaki.
Funaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kempton takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Funaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Funaki.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funaki is leaning against Kempton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kempton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funaki lands a knee to the body.
Funaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kempton backwards.
Funaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kempton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funaki landing knees to the body.
Funaki lands a body punch.
Funaki connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Funaki.
Funaki tries a body shot but Kempton blocks it.
Funaki stalling.
Funaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kempton's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Funaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Kempton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Funaki lands with a nice body kick.
Funaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funaki. That's going to slow Kempton down.
Funaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacob Kempton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funaki throws a front kick that sends Kempton stumbling back into the cage.
Funaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Funaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funaki cracks Kempton with a nice body shot.
Funaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funaki crunches a lovely knee into Kempton's ribcage.
Funaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Funaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funaki obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Funaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki working Kempton over with knees to the body.
Funaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Funaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funaki effectively controlling the action here.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funaki is stalling here.
Kempton wants to get back to striking at distance but Funaki won't allow it.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Funaki landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki lands a body punch.
Funaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Funaki gets through Kempton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
Funaki connects with a knee to the head.
Funaki digs a right hand into Kempton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kempton's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Funaki.
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!
Funaki presses Kempton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike.
Funaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Kempton won't want to take too many of those.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funaki.
Kempton wants to stall.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Kempton in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki cracks Kempton with a nice body shot.
Funaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kempton backwards.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Funaki lands an uppercut.
Funaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Kempton in his tracks for a moment.
Kempton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Funaki.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funaki.
Funaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kempton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Funaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Kempton shrugs off.
Funaki works on Kempton's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funaki.
Funaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Funaki as the two fighters clinch.
Funaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kempton up against the cage.
Funaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funaki crunches a lovely knee into Kempton's ribcage.
Funaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Funaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Kempton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kempton gets tackled into the cage by Funaki. Funaki maintains the clinch.
Funaki lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funaki.
Funaki lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Funaki - that landed with a thud.
Funaki lands a knee to the body.
Funaki lands a knee to the head.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funaki.
Kempton is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Kempton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funaki landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funaki lands a knee to the head.
Funaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funaki pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Kempton! Funaki unloads with more strikes and Kempton sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Funaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Kuznetsov (ranked 2332 p4p, 262 weight class) and Spotlight Kid (ranked 4300 p4p, 435 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spotlight Kid!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kid.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kid at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head.
Kid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to keep an underhook but Kid manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is pressing down on Kid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov pulls Kid in to control the position.
Kid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kid lands a couple of elbows.
Kuznetsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuznetsov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kid wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetsov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kid wants to sweep but Kuznetsov has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kuznetsov tries to get to his feet but Kid is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Kuznetsov in his guard.
Kid is striking but Kuznetsov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but Kid is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kid is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuznetsov looking to finish Kid with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kid!
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kid because Kuznetsov loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kid is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kid being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kid trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kid into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kid is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kid to the mat. Kid regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznetsov stops Kid from standing up.
Mikhail Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kid's guard.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov slips nicely into half guard.
Kuznetsov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikhail Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 2792 p4p, 124 weight class) and Era Winger (ranked 2358 p4p, 106 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Era Winger !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Winger counters with a nice uppercut.
Winger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Winger 's front leg.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Winger .
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Winger .
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Winger lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winger checks a leg kick.
Era Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Winger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Winger 's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Winger .
Winger fails with a takedown attempt.
Winger punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Winger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Winger misses its intended target.
Winger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winger delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Winger circles away.
The fighters circling - Winger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Winger .
Sitsongrit jabs Winger right on the nose. Winger blinks but takes it well.
Winger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winger checks a leg kick nicely.
Winger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Winger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winger gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Winger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Winger being controlled here momentarily.
Winger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winger staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Winger 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winger down.
Winger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Winger .
Winger 's corner calls for a 1-2. Winger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Winger misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Winger misses.
Winger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Winger circles away and keeps his distance.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit motions for Winger to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Winger .
Nice straight punches there by Winger . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winger .
Winger misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Winger was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winger throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Winger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winger finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to break free of the clinch but Winger has double underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Winger blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Winger .
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Winger avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Winger 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winger 's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good exchange - Winger coming out on top.
Winger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winger , right into the meat.
Winger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Winger connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Winger 's ribs.
Winger misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit stuns Winger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winger missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Winger moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Winger 's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winger misses the jab.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winger throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Winger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winger counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Era Winger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Winger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Winger misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winger .
Winger slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Winger .
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Winger .
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winger looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Winger .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Winger prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets through Winger 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
Winger wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Winger 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Winger misses with a right hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Winger lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Winger on that attempt.
Winger tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Winger as he checks the leg kick.
Winger misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winger 's knee momentarily.
Winger digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Winger is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Winger off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winger avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Winger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Winger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winger misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winger misses with a straight right.
Winger motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Winger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winger defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Winger avoids it.
Winger 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Winger looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Winger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winger throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winger throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Winger looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Winger throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Winger .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Winger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Winger throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Winger 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winger down.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winger moves away.
Winger throws a big shot that misses.
Winger misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Winger checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Winger does no damage.
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Winger against the cage.
Winger is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Winger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winger misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Winger blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Winger moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Winger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Winger 's body. Winger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Winger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winger .
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Winger moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winger checks it well.
Winger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Winger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winger moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Winger lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winger can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit defending well as Winger loads up on a big left hand.
Winger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Winger .
Winger misses with a hook.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Winger 's leg. Winger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Winger misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Winger .
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Winger circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Winger stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
Winger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Winger 's knee.
Winger ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Era Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Winger controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Winger .
Winger lands a nice uppercut.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Winger controls the action.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Winger .
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winger misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Detkhunjon Sitsongrit thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rutten (ranked 2412 p4p, 283 weight class) and Baristen Selmy (ranked 2808 p4p, 319 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baristen Selmy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten shoots in and bounces Selmy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Selmy is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rutten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rutten's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rutten blocks the strikes from Selmy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Selmy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutten tries to pass to full mount but Selmy defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy keeps trying to improve his position.
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy gets back to full guard.
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard.
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Selmy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rutten tries to free his leg and advance position but Selmy is retaining full guard.
Selmy tries to strike from the bottom.
Selmy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten cracks Selmy with a solid left hand.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selmy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Selmy's legs - danger averted.
Rutten working some strikes from top position.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rutten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Selmy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rutten sitting in guard here, content to control.
Selmy trying to control the position.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.
Rutten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rutten's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position.
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rutten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
Selmy controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rutten postures up.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten content to stall in guard here.
Selmy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Selmy is on top in guard.
Selmy trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy is controlling him.
Selmy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Selmy throws a big right hand that misses.
Selmy stops Rutten from standing up.
Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Selmy throwing strikes but missing.
Selmy prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
Selmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutten feints and as Selmy raises his hands in defense, Rutten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Selmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Selmy looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
Rutten stays in close to Selmy's body and controls the position.
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutten passes into half guard.
Selmy is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Rutten seems content to control.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Selmy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Selmy!
Selmy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutten lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rutten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Selmy is trying to defend but Rutten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Selmy is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Selmy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutten's back!
Selmy is persistently looking for the submission but Rutten is defending it well.
Selmy working for the choke.
Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet.
Selmy has got his arm under Rutten's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rutten has spun round into Selmy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Selmy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Selmy up and slammed him! Selmy can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Rutten working the body and head with strikes.
Selmy struggling a bit here.
Rutten trying to control the position but Selmy is working away.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Selmy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Selmy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably.
Rutten working Selmy over with strikes.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten works his way into side control.
Selmy is being controlled here.
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Selmy tries to bench press Rutten off him but Rutten keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to regain half guard here but Rutten keeps moving and retains side control.
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selmy can do to turn this around?
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baristen Selmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rutten!
Sebastian Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 2631 p4p, 262 weight class) and Rich Zaiou (ranked 2026 p4p, 201 weight class). Bagueirau comes into the arena with The Way blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zaiou's choice of entrance music: Plug Walk - Rich The Kid. Rich Zaiou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Zaiou!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaiou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bagueirau on his heels. He'll look to pass Bagueirau's guard now, I'm sure.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagueirau is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Bagueirau working for submissions but it's allowed Zaiou to get to half guard.
Zaiou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagueirau keeps working.
Bagueirau wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bagueirau is staying active underneath Zaiou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagueirau trying to hold on to Zaiou's head to control him but Zaiou postures up.
Bagueirau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaiou pulls his head out easily.
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. Zaiou connects with a nice short shot to Bagueirau's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaiou is trying to control. Bagueirau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagueirau manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaiou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaiou trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
Zaiou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaiou cracks Bagueirau with a solid left hand.
Bagueirau controls Zaiou momentarily but Zaiou frees himself.
Zaiou stands and throws Bagueirau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaiou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau is trying to control Zaiou's posture but Zaiou avoids it.
Zaiou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaiou trying to control the position but Bagueirau is working away.
Zaiou looking to control but instead Bagueirau has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zaiou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zaiou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bagueirau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bagueirau looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaiou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagueirau is just riding it out for now. Zaiou eventually gives up the hold.
Bagueirau keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bagueirau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaiou is keen to just control but Bagueirau is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagueirau moves into full guard.
Bagueirau has momentary wrist control but Zaiou slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaiou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaiou scoring with some ground and pound.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully.
Bagueirau working a defensive guard but Zaiou manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaiou working away.
Bagueirau is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Bagueirau finds it's way through Zaiou's defenses.
Zaiou just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaiou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagueirau.
Bagueirau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaiou.
Bagueirau fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaiou wants to counter with a clinch but Bagueirau pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Zaiou.
Zaiou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaiou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bagueirau.
Bagueirau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaiou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueirau shoots and misses
and Zaiou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaiou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaiou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bagueirau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bagueirau dives in and grabs Zaiou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaiou pushes down on Bagueirau's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaiou leaves Bagueirau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaiou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sildosoves Bagueirau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaiou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagueirau moves away.
Bagueirau fails to land the takedown.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown but Zaiou sprawls well.
Bagueirau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaiou.
Zaiou steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bagueirau.
Bagueirau avoids the body shot from Zaiou.
Bagueirau dives in and grabs Zaiou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaiou pushes down on Bagueirau's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Bagueirau.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagueirau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown
and Zaiou counters with a three punch combo that has Bagueirau backing up. Bagueirau nods at Zaiou to acknowledge the strikes.
Rich Zaiou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaiou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagueirau.
Zaiou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaiou slips a straight right by Bagueirau.
Zaiou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaiou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagueirau.
Nice shot by Bagueirau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueirau looks to throw the jab but Zaiou is out of range.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaiou is fending him off so far but Bagueirau persists. Nope, Zaiou circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaiou tries to counter with a clinch but Bagueirau shakes him off and moves away.
Zaiou lands with a shot to the body.
Zaiou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaiou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagueirau backs up against the cage.
Bagueirau throws a shot from downtown. Zaiou moves away and avoids it.
Bagueirau avoids the body shot from Zaiou.
Bagueirau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou misses with a few strikes there.
Bagueirau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaiou sprawls and moves away.
Bagueirau misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagueirau.
Bagueirau dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaiou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Zaiou there.
Zaiou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagueirau misses with an uppercut.
Bagueirau tests Zaiou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaiou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bagueirau rather than just go for the knockout.
Bagueirau slips a jab and a cross from Zaiou.
Zaiou lands a head shot.
Bagueirau misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaiou counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaiou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bagueirau has a takedown stuffed.
Zaiou has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagueirau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaiou connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaiou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaiou takes one on the button.
Bagueirau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bagueirau throws a looping overhand right but Zaiou ducks down to avoid it.
Bagueirau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bagueirau misses with a left hand
and Zaiou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bagueirau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaiou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaiou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagueirau moves away.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Zaiou takes a swing at Bagueirau's ribcage but misses.
Bagueirau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Zaiou. No joy for Bagueirau on that attempt.
Bagueirau misses with a looping left.
Zaiou drives through with a takedown into Bagueirau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rich Zaiou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagueirau is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Zaiou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zaiou pushing down on Bagueirau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bagueirau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaiou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagueirau taking some punishment here, with Zaiou in his half guard.
Zaiou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaiou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagueirau looking for subs from the bottom but Zaiou mounts him!
Bagueirau tries to lock up and control but Zaiou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaiou working the ground and pound effectively.
Zaiou working the ground and pound effectively.
Zaiou lands a heavy elbow.
Bagueirau is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Zaiou! That's really hurt Bagueirau and he's turned his back - Zaiou keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zaiou jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Perez (ranked 2261 p4p, 229 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 992 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
White Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and White Jr ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez throws a right and a left that White Jr avoids nicely.
White Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perez is looking to stand back up but White Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Perez.
Perez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Perez is trying to stand.
Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White Jr prevents Perez from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well.
White Jr is nestled in close to Perez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perez pushes White Jr off looking to stand but White Jr dives back in and keeps control.
White Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr prevents Perez from standing back up.
Perez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but White Jr manages to move to mount!
White Jr controlling from the full mount.
Perez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
White Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Perez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
White Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Perez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
White Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White Jr looking to isolate an arm here. Perez doesn't see it coming and as White Jr extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by White Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce White Jr!
Our winner, Bruce White Jr, 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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