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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 3186 p4p, 181 weight class) and MJ Uybanua (ranked 4103 p4p, 219 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, MJ Uybanua!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uybanua throws an overhand right that lands on Haba's shoulder, as Haba tries to avoid the shot.
Uybanua throws a hook but Haba blocks it.
Haba moves into the clinch.
Haba gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Uybanua regains guard.
Haba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haba landing some decent shots from guard.
Haba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haba 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.
Haba content to stall in guard here.
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.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uybanua is keeping the position for now.
Haba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Uybanua dives on top into guard.
Haba looking for a guillotine here but Uybanua defends easily.
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uybanua is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba has his foot on Uybanua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uybanua works his way back into a safe position though.
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Uybanua is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Haba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Uybanua is looking to defend but Haba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Uybanua! Haba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Uybanua taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claus Haba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorgens Vergys (ranked 3306 p4p, 358 weight class) and Michael Vick (ranked 4421 p4p, 426 weight class). The key to victory for Jorgens Vergys has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgens Vergys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Vick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergys throws a low kick but Vick moves out of range easily.
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vergys keeps Vick at a distance using the push kick.
Vick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vergys's half guard.
Vick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vergys with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vergys on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vergys tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vick working Vergys over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Vick there.
Vick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vergys with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vergys on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vergys taking some punishment here, with Vick in his half guard.
Vergys is trying to stand up here but Vick is controlling him well.
Vick working Vergys over with strikes.
Vick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vergys punching from the bottom.
Vergys throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vick is nestled in close to Vergys, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vick working Vergys over with strikes.
Vick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick stalling.
Vick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vergys trying to control but Vick postures up.
Vick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vergys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vick scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Vick connects with a nice short shot to Vergys's temple.
Vick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vick lands strikes from half guard.
Vergys has hold of Vick's hands but Vick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vergys with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vick lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vick in particular looking to stall.
Vick slips a nice elbow through Vergys's hands, connecting with Vergys's forehead.
Still in half guard, Vick seems content to control.
Vick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vick drops an elbow to the side of Vergys's head.
Vick working Vergys over with strikes.
Vergys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergys is trying to get back to full guard.
Vick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vergys is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Vick with good strikes from the mount here!
Vick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vergys can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vick 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.
Vick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vergys to the mat! Vergys manages to get full guard.
Vick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vergys wants to sweep but no luck.
Vergys wants to stand and escape but Vick is having none of it.
Vick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vergys trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vergys's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vergys looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vick working over Vergys with some ground and pound. Vergys looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vergys looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vergys looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vick trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vick lands with a punch from half guard.
Vick not doing much here.
Vick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Vick.
Vick lands strikes from half guard.
Vick slows the pace down in half guard.
Vick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vergys tries to roll over but Vick keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Vick seems content to control.
Vergys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vergys is trying to stand.
Vergys punching from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Vergys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vergys defends it well.
Vick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vergys's guard.
Vergys being controlled here, momentarily.
Michael Vick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vick landing some decent shots from guard.
Vick works over Vergys with some ground and pound from guard.
Vick lands a couple of elbows.
Vick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vergys trying to keep a closed guard but Vick is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vick advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vergys closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vick circles away.
Vick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vergys seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vergys is trying to control the position but Vick postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick distracts Vergys with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vick stands and throws Vergys's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vick working the ground and pound from side control.
Vick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick lands a few punches from side control.
Vick working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergys is trying to strike from the bottom but Vick has passed into full mount.
Vick lands a big shot there that rocks Vergys but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vick lands a heavy elbow.
Vick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vick cracks Vergys with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vergys in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vergys takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vick unloading with bombs!
Vick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vergys is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick scoring with strikes but Vergys is staying in there.
Oh Vergys is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Vick controlling from the full mount.
Vick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vergys can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vick unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Vergys wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vick celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Vick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hax Molloway (ranked 2281 p4p, 274 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 2324 p4p, 281 weight class). Konichiwa Jempsa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway darts in looking for a takedown but Jempsa gets double underhooks and turns Molloway into the cage.
Molloway throws the kick towards the body but Jempsa avoids it.
Jempsa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Molloway counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molloway. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molloway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jempsa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molloway's guard.
Jempsa is standing up over Molloway. Molloway looks to escape but Jempsa dives into side control.
Molloway struggling a bit here.
Molloway tries to escape but Jempsa is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa is chipping away with strikes.
Molloway seems a little lost for a moment, as Jempsa dominates the positioning.
Molloway taking a bit of punishment here - Jempsa scoring with strikes.
Molloway tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Molloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jempsa working the ground and pound from side control.
Jempsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Molloway tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
Molloway is working hard here to advance position.
Jempsa controls the position.
Check out the look on Jempsa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Molloway is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Jempsa trying to control the action but Molloway just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jempsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jempsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Molloway's guard. Nice work there by Jempsa.
Molloway looking for subs off his back but Jempsa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Molloway looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa is nestled in close to Molloway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molloway wants to get back to full guard.
Jempsa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa wants to pass to mount but Molloway is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Molloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy.
Molloway tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Molloway actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jempsa is working away from the top position though.
Molloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molloway tries to clinch but Jempsa is having none of it.
Molloway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molloway wants it to stay on the feet.
Jempsa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Molloway actively working from the bottom here.
Molloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway wants to get back to full guard.
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway is looking to improve his position.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Jempsa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Molloway is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jempsa connects with a couple of short punches.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Molloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jempsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molloway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jempsa has managed to get both his arms back between Molloway's legs - danger averted.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
Jempsa is continuing to stall.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Molloway throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jempsa escapes and throws Molloway's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jempsa is staying tight to Molloway's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
Molloway pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Molloway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Molloway actively working from the bottom here.
Molloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Molloway defending well.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is nestled in close to Molloway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molloway is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jempsa wants to free his trapped foot but Molloway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa 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! 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.
Molloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molloway gets caught napping as Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown. Molloway manages to retain guard.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Molloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Molloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molloway looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jempsa has picked Molloway up and slammed him! Molloway can't keep hold of the triangle and Jempsa manages to pass to side control!
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa postures up.
Molloway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hax Molloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
You can see the frustration on Molloway's face as Jempsa controls the position.
Molloway is looking to reverse the position.
Molloway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Molloway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jempsa taking a breather here.
Molloway is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it.
Molloway is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Jempsa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jempsa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Molloway is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it.
Molloway tries to improve position but can't.
Molloway taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Jempsa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of Jempsa the control monster continue. Boring.
Molloway is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jempsa staying calm.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Molloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Molloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molloway trying to remain calm as Jempsa controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molloway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jempsa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teeth Ferret (ranked 1435 p4p, 188 weight class) and Davis Lanny (ranked 3706 p4p, 386 weight class). Teeth Ferret has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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181 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teeth Ferret!
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, Davis Lanny!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanny dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferret sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferret changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lanny throws a series of punches but Ferret moves out of range.
Ferret tries to counter with a takedown but Lanny is quick to defend against it.
Lanny throws a head kick but Ferret moves out of range.
Ferret takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lanny misses with a two punch combination.
Ferret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lanny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lanny goes for a double leg but Ferret avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferret continues to drive forward.
Ferret appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanny throws a lazy body kick
and Ferret decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lanny's guard.
Lanny is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lanny stops a takedown attempt from Ferret.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis Lanny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lanny thows a body kick. Ferret tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lanny misses with a low kick.
Ferret half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lanny throws a combination that misses
and Ferret counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lanny!
Lanny explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lanny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lanny scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lanny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferret defends well and Lanny ends up having to push Ferret into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Teeth Ferret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Lanny.
Lanny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferret swivels and escapes.
Lanny tries for a takedown but Ferret circles away easily
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferret slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferret is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lanny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferret in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret controlling from the top position.
Lanny wants to sweep here but Ferret controlling him for the moment.
Ferret will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferret working some strikes from top position.
Lanny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferret. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferret.
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.
Lanny looking to control.
Lanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferret.
Lanny keeping moving, preventing Ferret from controlling successfully.
Lanny pulls Ferret in close to prevent any damage.
Ferret working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lanny's head.
Lanny is pulling down on Ferret's head to control his posture.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lanny looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Lanny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lanny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lanny has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ferret is on him like a limpet, forcing Lanny back against the cage.
Lanny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferret.
Ferret wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lanny prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teeth Ferret. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferret walks away with a smile on his face. Lanny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davis Lanny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanny jabs at Ferret's body.
Lanny throws a hook to the side of Ferret's head but Ferret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferret drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lanny sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Lanny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lanny with a jab.
Lanny has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ferret is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lanny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferret drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lanny sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferret circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferret attempts a counter takedown but Lanny avoids it well and moves away.
Lanny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferret is fending him off so far but Lanny persists. Nope, Ferret circles away and we're back to standing.
Lanny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferret defends it nicely.
Ferret changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lanny throws a nice looking combination but Ferret bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lanny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanny throws a head kick that misses
and Ferret counters with a single leg into guard. Lanny didn't expect that.
Ferret throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lanny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferret postures up in Lanny's guard and throws a big left but Lanny blocks it.
Ferret chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferret won't allow Lanny to sweep him here.
Ferret forces his way into half guard.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferret working Lanny over with strikes.
Lanny is looking for a sweep. Ferret is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lanny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferret thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lanny's head.
Ferret is controlling the pace.
Lanny has hold of Ferret's hands but Ferret slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferret is thwarting Lanny's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teeth Ferret will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lanny dives in and grabs Ferret's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferret pushes down on Lanny's head and hops out.
Ferret displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lanny.
Lanny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferret at a distance.
Lanny shoots in and drives through. Ferret sprawls well.
Ferret feinted with a counter takedown.
Teeth Ferret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Lanny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret dodges the punch combination from Lanny.
Lanny dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferret sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferret appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanny misses with a combination
and Ferret counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferret.
Ferret stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferret postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferret looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferret throwing strikes but missing.
Ferret is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferret is controlling him.
Lanny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Lanny keeps moving.
Ferret controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lanny shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferret sprawls well. He's pushed Lanny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lanny is defended easily by Ferret.
Ferret half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferret's waist but Ferret gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lanny off to one side.
Lanny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferret is fending him off so far but Lanny persists. Nope, Ferret circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferret attempts a counter takedown but Lanny avoids it well and moves away.
Lanny looks for a takedown but Ferret sprawls well.
Ferret feinted with a counter takedown.
Lanny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lanny misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferret decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lanny's guard.
Lanny is wriggling around but Ferret manages to pass to half guard.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferret lands strikes from half guard.
Lanny has hold of Ferret's hands but Ferret slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferret is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferret working over Lanny with some ground and pound. Lanny looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferret takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lanny is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teeth Ferret showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferret has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lowry (ranked 2183 p4p, 266 weight class) and Rob Mogweister (ranked 2065 p4p, 251 weight class). Mogweister has chosen Show me how to live, Audioslave. as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lowry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mogweister !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mogweister scores with a kick to the body.
Mogweister tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowry pushes Mogweister up against the cage in a clinch.
Lowry managing to block the knees to the body from Mogweister .
Lowry avoiding damage as Mogweister throws knees to the body.
Lowry lands a body shot.
Mogweister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowry is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogweister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowry blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lowry.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lowry throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mogweister is trying to break the clinch but Lowry has him pressed against the cage.
Lowry has Mogweister pressed against the cage.
Mogweister can't find room to land a body shot as Lowry controls the action.
Mogweister misses with a body punch.
Mogweister tries to land a knee to the head but Lowry blocks with his arms.
Lowry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lowry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mogweister .
Mogweister tries a body shot but Lowry blocks it.
Mogweister pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mogweister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowry's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mogweister throws an elbow but misses.
Lowry blocks an elbow strike from Mogweister .
Mogweister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lowry lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowry is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mogweister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mogweister wants to break free but Lowry has control.
Lowry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lowry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mogweister backwards.
Lowry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mogweister up against the cage.
Mogweister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mogweister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lowry avoids it.
Mogweister misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lowry.
Lowry avoiding damage.
Lowry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lowry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mogweister 's brow.
Mogweister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mogweister looking to throw knees to the head but Lowry is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Lowry.
Lowry stalling in the clinch.
Lowry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lowry seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mogweister working aggressively here.
Mogweister being controlled against the cage.
Lowry stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowry.
Lowry stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Lowry.
Lowry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mogweister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lowry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mogweister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lowry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lowry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogweister taking a breather.
Lowry lands a hook that snaps the head of Mogweister backwards.
Lowry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mogweister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mogweister misses with some punches.
Lowry tries a knee to the head but Mogweister blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lowry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lowry feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Mogweister crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Lowry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basil Borcea (ranked 1961 p4p, 241 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 25239 p4p, 590 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Basil Borcea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borcea throws an overhand right that lands on Kholin's shoulder, as Kholin tries to avoid the shot.
Kholin stalks Borcea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borcea's face. Borcea staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
Kholin blocks a jab.
Kholin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Borcea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Borcea misses its intended target.
Borcea is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Kholin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Borcea misses with the combination.
Kholin slips a jab and a cross from Borcea.
Kholin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Borcea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borcea throwing a counter right hand but Kholin manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borcea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kholin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Borcea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kholin doesn't seem phased though.
Borcea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin tests Borcea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kholin misses with a head kick.
Borcea swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin throws a counter combo.
Kholin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kholin falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Borcea to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dalinar Kholin has been cut.
Borcea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Borcea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kholin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kholin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kholin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Basil Borcea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borcea slips a jab and a cross from Kholin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borcea moves out of range of the body kick.
Borcea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin throws a nice looking combination but Borcea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borcea drives through and clinches with Kholin against the cage.
Kholin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Borcea is defending well.
Basil Borcea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
Kholin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kholin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Borcea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Kholin being controlled against the cage.
Kholin lands a shot to the body.
Kholin wants to take the fight to the mat but Borcea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kholin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borcea pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borcea throws a head punch that misses.
Kholin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borcea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kholin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kholin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borcea backwards.
Borcea takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kholin on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Borcea.
Kholin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kholin.
Kholin scores with a shot to the side of Borcea's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin wants a takedown.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Borcea tries a body shot but Kholin blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Borcea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borcea stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kholin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Kholin.
Kholin has a couple of punches blocked by Borcea.
Borcea prevents the takedown attempt.
Kholin tries a body shot but Borcea blocks it.
Borcea lands a body punch.
Kholin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Borcea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kholin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin 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.
Borcea moves into the clinch successfully.
Borcea is pressed up against the cage. Kholin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borcea down to the mat. Borcea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kholin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kholin looks to land a combination but Borcea avoids it well.
Borcea throws an overhand right that lands on Kholin's shoulder, as Kholin tries to avoid the shot.
Borcea looks to land a combination. Kholin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borcea throws a shot from downtown. Kholin moves away and avoids it.
Kholin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kholin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borcea under the eye.
Kholin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borcea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Kholin misses with a wild combination.
Borcea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kholin throws a nice looking combination but Borcea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Borcea to the ground. Kholin is now in Borcea's guard.
Borcea has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kholin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kholin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin misses with a series of wild punches.
Borcea is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kholin.
Borcea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kholin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borcea misses with a two punch combination.
Kholin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kholin throws a right and a left that Borcea avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kholin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borcea.
Kholin throws a nice looking combination but Borcea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borcea seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Borcea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kholin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kholin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borcea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borcea misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Kholin misses.
Borcea connects with a body shot.
Kholin looks for a takedown but Borcea sprawls well.
Kholin walks into a stiff left hand from Borcea.
Borcea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kholin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kholin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borcea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Kholin.
Kholin is looking for the big counter here.
Borcea moves into the clinch.
Kholin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Borcea after a bit of a struggle.
Basil Borcea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borcea prevents a body shot from Kholin.
A short body shot lands from Borcea as the two fighters clinch.
Kholin throws a head punch that misses.
Borcea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Borcea.
Borcea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borcea misses with a wild body shot.
Kholin swinging wildly here.
Borcea throws a series of punches but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borcea rather than just go for the knockout.
Borcea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kholin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borcea moves into the clinch.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borcea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borcea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kholin is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Borcea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borcea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kholin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin misses with a body punch.
Borcea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kholin needs to keep his hands up - Borcea had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Kholin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Borcea dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Borcea throws a series of punches but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin just misses with a punch to the body.
Borcea is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kholin.
Kholin moves away from the strike by Borcea.
Borcea just misses with a punch to the body.
Kholin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borcea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borcea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kholin throws a series of strikes that have Borcea backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borcea scores with a punch to the head.
Borcea dodges the punch combination from Kholin.
Borcea wants to clinch up but Kholin keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borcea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Borcea throws a right hand that Kholin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kholin also avoids with ease.
Borcea feints a jab promting Kholin to slip. Borcea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kholin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kholin is rocked!
Borcea throws a pinpoint strike between Kholin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kholin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Borcea scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basil Borcea!
Dalinar Kholin spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry to let down the fans, but I will come back better than before! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 2853 p4p, 321 weight class) and Tom Creature (ranked 2848 p4p, 320 weight class). Nadir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Paul Hertzog - Fight to survive. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Creature!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Creature throws a right and a left that Nadir avoids nicely.
Nadir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Creature.
Creature looks to land a combination but Nadir avoids it well.
Nadir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Creature looks to land a combination but Nadir avoids it well.
Nadir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creature gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nadir.
Creature takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been hearing reports that Nadir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nadir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nadir motions for Creature to come forward. Nadir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Creature tries to bum rush Nadir with a series of wild strikes but Nadir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Nadir fails to land with a series of punches.
Creature appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nadir lands a lovely overhand right.
Nadir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nadir. That's going to slow Creature down.
Nadir tries to bum rush Creature with a series of wild strikes but Creature uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir connects with a crisp jab.
Creature misses with a wild combination.
Nadir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Creature takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nadir throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nadir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creature.
Creature takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Creature bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Nadir lands a beautiful left hook that drops Creature. Creature tries to recover but Nadir is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Creature lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
In his post fight interview, Abed Nadir started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Webb (ranked 1339 p4p, 153 weight class) and Sebastian Rutten (ranked 1214 p4p, 137 weight class). David Webb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb has his takedown stuffed
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Webb gets the takedown into side control.
Webb is trying to get an arm triangle but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten controls the position for a moment.
Webb landing strikes.
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Webb working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rutten is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb working away.
Rutten keeps Webb under control for a moment.
Rutten felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Rutten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Webb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Webb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rutten gets back to half guard.
Webb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rutten's head.
Webb is looking for a kimura but Rutten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Webb to get the leverage.
Webb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Webb there.
That has opened up Sebastian Rutten's cut even more.
Webb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Webb lands strikes from half guard.
The cut above Sebastian Rutten's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebastian Rutten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Webb!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Webb thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ford (ranked 918 p4p, 115 weight class) and Kyle Austin (ranked 2490 p4p, 271 weight class). Austin has chosen Roy Jones. Jr - Can't be Touched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Ford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Austin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Austin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Austin just manages to avoid it.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Austin lands a head shot.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Austin jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
Austin cracks Ford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ford.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford scores with a nice body kick.
Austin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ford!
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin is rocked!
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Austin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford drops Austin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ford follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azriel Pandens (ranked 705 p4p, 83 weight class) and Vladimir Tomcic (ranked 904 p4p, 103 weight class). Azriel Pandens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azriel Pandens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Tomcic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pandens looks for the body kick but Tomcic saw that one coming.
Tomcic slips under a jab.
Pandens punishes Tomcic's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomcic avoids the head kick by Pandens.
Tomcic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomcic feints and as Pandens raises his hands in defense, Tomcic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomcic trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Tomcic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pandens dives on top into guard.
Pandens tries to stand but Tomcic is controlling from the bottom.
Tomcic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pandens uses it to pass to side control.
Tomcic is looking for a sweep.
Pandens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomcic on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tomcic seems to be looking for submissions.
Tomcic is working for a kimura but Pandens is defending it quite comfortably.
Tomcic is keen to just control but Pandens is a slippery customer.
Pandens is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tomcic is looking for a kimura here.
Tomcic wants to free his trapped foot but Pandens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic is working for a kimura but Pandens is defending it quite comfortably.
Tomcic seems to be working for a kimura but Pandens defends the submission attempt.
Tomcic wants to work for an arm triangle but Pandens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tomcic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tomcic is trying to control. Pandens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic is working for a kimura but Pandens is defending it quite comfortably.
Pandens is defending against the submission attempts here by Tomcic.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tomcic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tomcic is looking for a kimura but Pandens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tomcic to get the leverage.
Tomcic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pandens wants to get back to his feet.
Tomcic is looking to stall here but Pandens recovers full guard.
Tomcic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tomcic wants to pass the guard but Pandens is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pandens keeps the fight on the outside.
Pandens slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Tomcic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tomcic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pandens scores with a three punch combo!
Pandens moves out of range as Tomcic strikes.
Tomcic misses with a hook.
Pandens lunges at Tomcic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomcic's hand.
Pandens jabs Tomcic right on the nose. Tomcic blinks but takes it well.
Tomcic 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.
Tomcic with a hook.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomcic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pandens's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomcic is still trying to improve position.
Pandens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomcic pushes down on Pandens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandens is defending against the submission attempts here by Tomcic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Tomcic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tomcic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pandens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tomcic.
Tomcic is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Pandens tries to kick Tomcic off but Tomcic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pandens is staying active underneath Tomcic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tomcic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tomcic seems to be looking for submissions.
Tomcic trying to mount his opponent but Pandens defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandens is staying active underneath Tomcic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pandens tries to kick Tomcic off but Tomcic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tomcic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pandens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tomcic.
Pandens is trying to stand back up but Tomcic is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pandens lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandens lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pandens avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tomcic's calf.
Tomcic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tomcic throws a looping overhand right but Pandens ducks down to avoid it.
Pandens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomcic avoids the head kick by Pandens.
Good standup being displayed there by Pandens as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Pandens - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomcic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pandens throws out a loose jab but Tomcic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomcic manages to avoid it.
Tomcic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tomcic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tomcic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandens fakes the leg kick and cracks Tomcic in the body.
Pandens scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azriel Pandens dominated that second 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.
Pandens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomcic tries to clinch up but Pandens circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomcic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pandens's waist but Pandens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tomcic off to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandens.
Tomcic tries to move into range but Pandens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomcic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pandens pinned against the cage. Pandens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pandens throwing a counter right hand but Tomcic manages to avoid it.
Azriel Pandens is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandens lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomcic lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
Tomcic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomcic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomcic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pandens defends it nicely.
Azriel Pandens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tomcic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandens connects with a body shot.
Pandens throws a head kick but Tomcic moves out of range.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomcic.
Tomcic shoots in looking for a takedown. Pandens tries to sprawl out of it but Tomcic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pandens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pandens throws a head kick but Tomcic moves out of range.
Tomcic tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Tomcic.
Pandens's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pandens.
Tomcic walks into a jab.
Pandens slips a straight right by Tomcic.
Pandens scores with the left hand. Tomcic knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pandens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tomcic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pandens throws a head kick that Tomcic semi-blocks.
Pandens lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomcic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Tomcic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomcic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Tomcic misses.
Pandens cracks Tomcic with an open hand slap.
Pandens throws a head kick but Tomcic moves out of range.
Tomcic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomcic 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.
Pandens digs a good hook to Tomcic's body.
Pandens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pandens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Pandens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pandens scores with a hook to the body. Tomcic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandens.
Tomcic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomcic lands in his opponent's guard.
Pandens wants to stand up but Tomcic is controlling him.
Pandens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomcic.
Pandens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomcic can do to turn this around?
Pandens wants to get back to his feet but Tomcic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tomcic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Tomcic tries to free his leg and advance position but Pandens is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tomcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pandens lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomcic's head.
Pandens throws a push kick but Tomcic slaps the foot to one side.
Tomcic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tomcic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tomcic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomcic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Tomcic misses.
Pandens thuds his shin into the meat of Tomcic's side.
Pandens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandens moves away from the strike by Tomcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azriel Pandens clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pandens lands a head kick!
Pandens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomcic under the eye.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandens throws a head kick but Tomcic moves out of range.
Pandens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Pandens as he connects with a hook.
Tomcic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomcic scrambles back to his feet.
Tomcic doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandens circles away.
Pandens lands with a kick to the temple. Tomcic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tomcic has a takedown stuffed.
Pandens misses the jab.
Tomcic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pandens quickly recovers to half guard.
Tomcic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomcic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tomcic is looking for a kimura but Pandens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tomcic to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcic is working for a kimura but Pandens is defending it quite comfortably.
Tomcic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pandens pushes Tomcic off looking to stand but Tomcic dives back in and keeps control.
Tomcic is trying to work for a kimura but Pandens is defending well.
Tomcic moves into full mount! Pandens won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pandens is squirming around, avoiding Tomcic's attempts to control the action.
Pandens has given up his back.
Tomcic tightening his grip on Pandens, looking for the choke.
Pandens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic tightening his grip on Pandens, looking for the choke.
Vladimir Tomcic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomcic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Tomcic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pandens is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tomcic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tomcic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomcic 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, Pandens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Good control from Tomcic.
Tomcic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tomcic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tomcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladimir Tomcic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pandens lands an overhand right.
Tomcic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pandens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomcic throws a hook but Pandens avoids it easily.
Pandens blocks a head kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic tries to move into range but Pandens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandens thuds his shin into the meat of Tomcic's side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tomcic.
Pandens cracks Tomcic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens lands with a right hand.
Pandens scores with a nice head shot.
Tomcic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomcic scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Pandens checks a low kick from Tomcic.
Azriel Pandens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandens throws the left hand but Tomcic avoids the punch easily.
Pandens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pandens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pandens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses.
Tomcic moves out of range of the body kick.
Pandens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tomcic will feel that in the morning.
Pandens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pandens throws the left hand but Tomcic avoids the punch easily.
Pandens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pandens cracks Tomcic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tomcic closes the distance and clinches up with Pandens, looking for a takedown. Tomcic pushes Pandens against the cage but Pandens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pandens lands with a cross.
Pandens misses with a hook. Tomcic ducked under it nicely.
Tomcic throws a right hand that misses
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandens with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tomcic.
Tomcic slips a jab from Pandens.
Tomcic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pandens's waist but Pandens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tomcic off to one side.
Azriel Pandens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tomcic.
Tomcic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tomcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
It seemed like Tomcic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandens blocks a leg kick.
Pandens avoids the head kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic shoots in looking for a takedown but Pandens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomcic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandens cracks Tomcic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pandens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pandens scores with a decent looking hook.
Tomcic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pandens!
Tomcic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tomcic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tomcic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Tomcic.
Tomcic trying to control the position but Pandens is working away.
Tomcic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pandens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tomcic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Tomcic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pandens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pandens is not content to let Tomcic control the position.
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Pandens is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azriel Pandens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pandens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Azriel Pandens waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow-Battle Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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