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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Jack (ranked 6130 p4p, 238 weight class) and Namvar Khoramov (ranked 6479 p4p, 244 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namvar Khoramov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khoramov misses with a low kick.
Jack really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jack blocks a head kick by Khoramov.
Khoramov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Khoramov.
Khoramov throws a head kick that misses.
Khoramov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khoramov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Khoramov lands but Jack takes it in his stride.
Khoramov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack tries to counter by clinching up but Khoramov breaks away and moves out of range.
Khoramov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khoramov throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khoramov misses with a combination
and Jack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jack.
Khoramov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Khoramov is trying to keep an underhook but Jack manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jack has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Khoramov defend it? Jack steps over the head and cranks it - Khoramov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Jack!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adams (ranked 3868 p4p, 135 weight class) and Beast Mahala (ranked 4860 p4p, 154 weight class). Mahala has chosen Gunna sight Outta Mind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beast Mahala!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams counters with a two punch combo.
Mahala dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Mahala dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahala is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Adams managing to control the position.
Mahala wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mahala wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Mahala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jack Adams has been cut.
Adams works over Mahala's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Beast Mahala has been cut.
Adams misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahala takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahala is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adams has Mahala pressed against the cage, preventing Mahala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
Adams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahala has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Mahala looks winded!
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahala or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Adams throws a right and a left that Mahala avoids nicely.
Mahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Mahala shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams pushes Mahala up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahala's efforts to push away.
Adams lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams tries to bum rush Mahala with a series of wild strikes but Mahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams dives in and scores a takedown into Mahala's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Mahala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adams tries to bum rush Mahala with a series of wild strikes but Mahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahala digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Mahala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mahala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams blocks a head kick by Mahala.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahala!
Mahala is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahala prevents Adams from improving position.
Mahala is not content to let Adams control the position.
Mahala is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Mahala regains half guard there - taking advantage of Adams's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jack Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahala tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahala.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahala moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Adams.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams throws a right and a left that Mahala avoids nicely.
Mahala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Mahala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Mahala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahala.
Mahala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahala shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams feints and then cracks Mahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahala down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahala goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mahala moves out of range.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mahala moves out of range.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahala dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adams darts in and clinches Mahala up against the cage.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Adams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Mahala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams looks to land a combination. Mahala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Mahala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mahala.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Mahala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahala landing strikes from the mount.
Mahala looking to finish Adams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adams!
Mahala looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mahala goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Adams turns into him and now he's in Mahala's guard.
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!
Mahala trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahala is controlling Adams's posture.
Adams stands up and waves to Mahala to follow him.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams is looking to wear down Mahala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Mahala blocks with his arms.
Mahala jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Mahala's takedown attempt.
Jack Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Beast Mahala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Adams!
Beast Mahala was interviewed post fight and said 'It happens he was the better fighter today but onto the next one'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 3802 p4p, 181 weight class) and Jack Dawson (ranked 4429 p4p, 205 weight class). Jack Dawson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cody Garbrandt's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbrandt gets a clinch.
Garbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbrandt is defending well for now.
Garbrandt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garbrandt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbrandt is defending well for now.
A short right from Garbrandt on the inside.
Garbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garbrandt.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Garbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garbrandt is blocking nicely.
Garbrandt gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garbrandt avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
A short left from Garbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbrandt lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Garbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Garbrandt.
Dawson looks winded!
Garbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Garbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Garbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Garbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson is rocked!
Garbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbrandt finish him?
Garbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbrandt's elbow.
Garbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Garbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Garbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Garbrandt on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Garbrandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Garbrandt drops Dawson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dawson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Garbrandt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dawson to his knees! Garbrandt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Garbrandt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Lynch (ranked 3400 p4p, 122 weight class) and Devin Oleary (ranked 4000 p4p, 139 weight class). Lynch's entrance music is Skindred - Nobody. A fine choice. Devin Oleary will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Oleary!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleary throws a series of strikes that have Lynch backpedaling.
Oleary is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lynch's half guard.
Oleary content to control rather than advance.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
Oleary is taking a breather. Lynch 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.
Lynch is looking to control Oleary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleary prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Oleary wants to stand up but Lynch has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleary with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lynch throws a lazy body kick
and Oleary counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oleary looking to pass the guard.
Oleary passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Oleary is very close to passing his half guard.
Oleary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Oleary eventually gives up the hold.
Oleary wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
Oleary content to control rather than advance.
Oleary looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oleary lands strikes from half guard.
Lynch trying to control but Oleary postures up.
Lynch trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oleary manages to pass to mount!
Oleary lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleary tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Oleary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oleary lands a couple of good shots and Lynch has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch trying to control the action but Oleary just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Oleary 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.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynch tries to clinch but Oleary is having none of it.
Oleary shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
Oleary raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oleary shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oleary uses it to pass to side control.
Oleary cracks Lynch with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleary staying calm.
Oleary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lynch has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleary advances to mount.
Oleary prevents Lynch from getting the reversal.
Oleary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleary with good strikes from the mount here!
Oleary controlling from mount.
Oleary is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lynch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Devin Oleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleary breaks from Lynch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lynch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oleary.
Oleary scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oleary takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lynch tries to lock up and control but Oleary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oleary is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oleary controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oleary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oleary lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oleary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to hold on but Oleary pushes him away.
Lynch is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Oleary is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oleary postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynch looks a forlorn figure.
Oleary looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Oleary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lynch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oleary counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lynch jumps guard but Oleary turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oleary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oleary is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Oleary holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynch drops back down to his feet.
Oleary is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lynch can't fight it off and eventually Oleary manages to take the fight to the floor. Lynch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oleary on the ground.
Oleary showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleary forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to stand back up but Oleary is controlling him
Lynch is controlling Oleary's trapped leg to prevent Oleary from advancing to side control.
Oleary tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lynch controls his leg.
Lynch trying to hold on to Oleary's head to control him but Oleary postures up.
Oleary lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oleary wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Oleary is taking a breather. Lynch 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynch tries to clinch but Oleary moves out of range.
Oleary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleary manages to pull guard.
Oleary working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oleary keeps working.
Oleary is controlling Lynch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oleary is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oleary avoid being mounted?
Oleary controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oleary does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oleary regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch trying to control but Oleary is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oleary can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lynch prevents Oleary from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Oleary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oleary winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Oleary!
Devin Oleary 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Tequesas (ranked 4516 p4p, 437 weight class) and Kure Takenao (ranked 3019 p4p, 335 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Austin Tequesas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kure Takenao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tequesas looks to land a combination but Takenao avoids it well.
Takenao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Tequesas lands.
Tequesas misses with a two punch combination.
Tequesas stuffs the takedown attempt from Takenao. Takenao gets slowly back to his feet.
Tequesas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tequesas lands with a slapping head kick.
Tequesas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tequesas sets himself, and Takenao steps forward looking for the clinch! Tequesas avoids it this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tequesas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tequesas misses with a double jab
and Takenao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tequesas's guard.
Tequesas keeping full guard, as Takenao tries to pass.
Takenao won't allow Tequesas to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenao passes Tequesas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Tequesas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takenao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tequesas defending well though.
Tequesas's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Tequesas is having none of it.
Takenao maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tequesas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Takenao has cracked it and Tequesas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Takenao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kure Takenao!
In defeat, Austin Tequesas stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some, you lose some, but I lost nothing.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sveti IvanRilski (ranked 4080 p4p, 410 weight class) and Adam Jackson (ranked 3659 p4p, 379 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sveti IvanRilski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IvanRilski has managed to clinch.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
IvanRilski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Adam Jackson has been cut.
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. IvanRilski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
IvanRilski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
IvanRilski stalling in the clinch.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
That has opened up Adam Jackson's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
The cut above Adam Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
Adam Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sveti IvanRilski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Peterson (ranked 2852 p4p, 353 weight class) and Sergei Ushakov (ranked 4908 p4p, 497 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asgaard. Sergei Ushakov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Ushakov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ushakov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ushakov's guard now, I'm sure.
Peterson trying to control but Ushakov is working from the bottom.
Ushakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Ushakov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Peterson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Peterson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ushakov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peterson to the mat! Peterson manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ushakov throws a strike but Peterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ushakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson won't allow Ushakov to sweep him here.
Peterson trying to control but Ushakov is working from the bottom.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ushakov is keeping the position for now.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Ushakov keeps moving.
Ushakov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ushakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson is working Ushakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ushakov keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson trying to control but Ushakov is working from the bottom.
Ushakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Ushakov keeps moving.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ushakov's head.
Peterson postures up.
Ushakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ushakov is keeping the position for now.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Ushakov keeps moving.
Ushakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ushakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ushakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ushakov keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
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.
Ushakov looking for subs off his back but Peterson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ushakov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson is looking for a kimura but Ushakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Peterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Ushakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Ushakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ushakov preventing the sweep.
Ushakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ushakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Ushakov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ushakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ushakov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ushakov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peterson, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ushakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson struggling a bit here.
Ushakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ushakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ushakov trying to control the position but Peterson is working away.
Peterson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ushakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peterson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ushakov is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ushakov to get the leverage.
Ushakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ushakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Peterson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ushakov 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.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Ushakov sits in half guard.
Ushakov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control but Ushakov postures up.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Ushakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ushakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ushakov prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Ushakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Peterson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ushakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peterson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ushakov wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Peterson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Peterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ushakov is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ushakov not doing much here.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ushakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ushakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ushakov lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ushakov trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Ushakov stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
Ushakov trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushakov looking to pass the guard.
Peterson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ushakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ushakov is one step ahead there.
Ushakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Ushakov prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Ushakov controlling from the top position.
Ushakov won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ushakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ushakov forces his way into half guard.
Ushakov lands strikes from half guard.
Peterson is staying active underneath Ushakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ushakov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peterson defending well though.
Ushakov wants to get back to his feet.
Ushakov wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson moves into full guard.
Ushakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Ushakov tries to pass.
Peterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ushakov is one step ahead there.
Ushakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ushakov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ushakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ushakov trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ushakov circles away.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ushakov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peterson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson rushes Ushakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ushakov looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergei Ushakov.
I think Ushakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ushakov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hedger (ranked 4263 p4p, 423 weight class) and Tj White (ranked 2167 p4p, 249 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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166 lbs
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159 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hedger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tj White!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hedger on the side of the head.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hedger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White throws out a loose jab but Hedger uses good head movement to avoid it.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hedger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hedger tries to clinch but White moves away
and White counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hedger throws a head kick that misses
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedger's head.
Hedger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hedger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by White.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hedger on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Hedger.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White with a nice cross.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedger.
White cracks Hedger with an open hand slap.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Hedger's shoulder, as Hedger tries to avoid the shot.
Hedger attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
Hedger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Hedger drops down looking for a counter takedown but White sprawls and moves away.
Hedger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hedger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedger moves away from the strike by White.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
White wants to get back to his feet but Hedger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
White is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hedger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
Hedger is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
White is trying to escape back to his feet but Hedger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White prevents Hedger from moving into mount.
Hedger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hedger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White misses with a hook.
White lands with a hook. Hedger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Hedger.
White loads up on a big right hand but Hedger slips the punch.
Hedger tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
White misses with a straight left.
Hedger feinted with a counter takedown.
Hedger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Hedger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Hedger walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Hedger seems unphased.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White jabs Hedger right on the nose. Hedger blinks but takes it well.
Hedger throws a leg kick
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Tj White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Hedger misses
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hedger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses with an uppercut.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hedger's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Hedger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a right hand
so Hedger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White is wriggling around but Hedger manages to pass to half guard.
White is trying to stand up here but Hedger is controlling him well.
Hedger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White is looking to escape.
Hedger not doing much here.
Hedger seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedger.
Hedger wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Hedger wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamie Hedger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedger is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
White scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hedger manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hedger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hedger controlling his opponent.
White really wants to buck Hedger off and get back to his feet.
Hedger takes White's back.
White trying to get back to his feet but Hedger is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hedger walks into a stiff left hand from White.
White tests Hedger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hedger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hedger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger stops White from standing up.
Hedger passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to kick Hedger off but Hedger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White throws a hook but Hedger avoids it easily.
Hedger tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
White scores with a nice strike.
Hedger fails with the takedown
and White counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White lands with a cross.
Hedger misses with a takedown
letting White counter with a right hand.
Jab from White.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedger drops down looking for a counter takedown but White sprawls and moves away.
White cracks Hedger with an open hand slap.
White throws a shot from downtown. Hedger moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Hedger counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
White tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
White is trying to get back to his feet but Hedger has full control of the position and if anything, White has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hedger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White doesn't escape.
White is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hedger gets his way!
White trying to get back to his feet but Hedger is in full control for now.
Hedger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
White preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hedger.
White is trying to get back to his feet but Hedger has full control of the position and if anything, White has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hedger slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hedger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White trying to get back to his feet but Hedger is in full control for now.
Jamie Hedger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tj White.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj White!
Tj White spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristaps Zutis (ranked 2736 p4p, 312 weight class) and Sombat Banchamek (ranked 2938 p4p, 326 weight class). Kristaps Zutis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristaps Zutis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sombat Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek swings for the body but Zutis moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking to clinch.
Zutis shoots in and bounces Banchamek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zutis chips away with some ground and pound.
Zutis landing some decent shots from guard.
Zutis preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek is looking to sweep but instead, Zutis has passed into half guard.
Zutis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zutis is taking a breather. Banchamek 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.
Zutis passes into side control, despite Banchamek's attempt to control the position.
Zutis working away.
Banchamek looking for a sweep but Zutis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zutis controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banchamek looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Zutis is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Banchamek with him. Banchamek is trying to defend but Zutis has an arm under the chin now! Banchamek grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kristaps Zutis!
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