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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Walters (ranked 3811 p4p, 7174 weight class) and Charlie Patch (ranked 365 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Patch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Patch did well to prevent Walters getting side control.
Patch looking for submissions off his back.
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Patch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walters working Patch over with strikes.
Walters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patch sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Patch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patch is trying to get back to full guard.
Patch actively working from the bottom here.
Walters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Patch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walters passes Patch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters is looking to advance position but Patch won't allow it.
Patch is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walters working over Patch with some ground and pound. Patch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Walters working the head and body with strikes.
Walters 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.
Walters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Patch is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Walters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 4274 p4p, 24327 weight class) and Samson Komua (ranked 479 p4p, 677 weight class). Komua has chosen Fangai Lupe as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Komua!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Komua catches Battle right on the button with a cross.
Komua lands with a shot to the body.
Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komua.
Battle instigates a clinch.
Komua can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Battle lands a body punch.
Komua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Komua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Komua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komua.
Battle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Komua, pushing him back against the cage.
Komua working aggressively here.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Komua misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Komua fails to land.
Battle prevents a body shot from Komua.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Komua avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Komua blocking some punches.
Battle lands a body shot.
Komua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Komua lands a body shot.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Komuas head.
Komua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Komua's elbow.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Komua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Battle works on Komua's body with a couple of short punches.
Komua has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Nice body punch from Battle - that landed with a thud.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Komua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Komuas head.
Komua swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle prevents a body shot from Komua.
Komua struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Komua struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Komua misses with a punch to the body.
Battle misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komua tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komua blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Komua pushes Battle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Komua blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Komua.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Komua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Komua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Komua blocking some punches.
Komua pushes Battle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Komua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Komua can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Komua stalling in the clinch but Battle improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Komua fails to land.
A hook to the body from Komua.
Battle prevents a body shot from Komua.
Komua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Komua tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Komua.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Komua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Komua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komua has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Komua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Komua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle blocking some punches.
Komua tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle tries to work over Komua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komua working aggressively here.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle prevents a body shot from Komua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Komua misses with a body punch.
Komua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Komua.
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!
Komua can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Komua.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battle.
Battle is working Komua over against the cage.
A short right from Battle.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle gets through Komua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Komua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Komua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle tries to work over Komua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle tries to work over Komua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle tries a body shot but Komua blocks it.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dre Battle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Komua throws a head kick that misses
and Battle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Komua throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Battle walks into a straight right hand from Komua.
Battle drives through and clinches with Komua against the cage.
Komua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Komua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Komua can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle blocking some punches.
Komua lands with a light punch inside.
Battle lands with a right to the head.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dre Battle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Battle blocks a body shot from Komua.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle blocking some punches.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle is working Komua over against the cage.
Komua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komua throws a head punch that misses.
Komua blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Komua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Komua.
A left hand lands to the body for Komua.
Komua is leaning against Battle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Komua blocks an uppercut.
Komua lands a nice shot to the body.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Komua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Komua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Komua.
A head punch on the inside from Komua fails to land.
Komua lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Komua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Komua.
Komua misses with the head strike.
Komua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Komua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Komua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Komua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komua lands a body punch.
Komua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Komua.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Komua.
Komua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Komua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle gets through Komua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Komua blocks a body shot from Battle.
Komua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Komua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Komua tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Komua pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Komua.
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Komua misses with the head strike.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle lands an uppercut.
Komua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Komua blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Komua.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Komua.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Komua.
Komua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Komua struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Komua digs a right hand into Battle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Battle's gas tank.
Komua lands with a short shot to the head.
Komua tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Komua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battles head.
Komua misses with a body punch.
Battle prevents a body shot from Komua.
Komua lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Komua.
Komua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komua working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Komua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Battle walks into a stiff left hand from Komua.
Battle moves in looking to clinch but Komua pushes him off.
Komua lands with a good body shot.
Battle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Komua.
Komua connects with the punch.
Battle drives through and clinches with Komua against the cage.
Battle misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Komua.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Komua blocks an uppercut.
Komua gets through Battle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Komua backwards.
Komua misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Komua misses with a series of wild punches.
Komua keeps the fight on the outside.
Battle moves in looking to clinch but Komua pushes him off.
Battle closes the distance and pushes Komua back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Komua misses with some punches.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Komua.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Komua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battle.
Battle working aggressively here.
Komua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle prevents a body shot from Komua.
Komua cracks Battle with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Komua.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Komua's elbow.
Komua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Komua prevents a body shot from Battle.
Komua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Komua has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Komua working aggressively here.
Komua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Komua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battle.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Komua tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Komua back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle prevents a body shot from Komua.
Komua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komua feints and then cracks Battle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battle down.
Decent striking displayed by Komua there.
Komua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komua. Battle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Komua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Battle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Komua.
Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Battle is looking to clinch but Komua is avoiding it.
Samson Komua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle moves into range and clinches up with Komua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komua misses with some punches.
Komua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
Komua lands a left hand.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
A shot in the inside from Battle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Komua swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Komua's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle.
A right hand to the body from Komua.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Komua.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Komua misses with the head strike.
Komua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
A short left from Komua.
Nice body punch from Komua - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Komua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Komua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Komua!
A very excited looking Samson Komua made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandin Duncan (ranked 2884 p4p, 2892 weight class) and Albert Lawrence (ranked 319 p4p, 322 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandin Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duncan tries to bench press Lawrence off him but Lawrence keeps the position.
Lawrence throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence tries to move into full mount but can't pass Duncan's legs.
Duncan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duncan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duncan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lawrence off and has taken his back!
Duncan has managed to slip his arm under Lawrence's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lawrence is tapping out! Submission win for Duncan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandin Duncan!
Brandin Duncan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hamada (ranked 1668 p4p, 2696 weight class) and Rovi Flexner (ranked 236 p4p, 345 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Hamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rovi Flexner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flexner tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flexner to the ground. Flexner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada counters with a straight right hand.
Flexner cracks Hamada with a good jab.
It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flexner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada connects with a body shot that sends Flexner's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Flexner's head back.
Hamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Flexner misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada misses with a takedown
and Flexner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamada slips a straight right by Flexner.
Hamada is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Flexner misses the target.
Hamada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamada blocks a jab.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flexner misses with a looping left.
Flexner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
A little jabbing left from Flexner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rovi Flexner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flexner slips under a jab.
Flexner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada cracks Flexner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamada shoots and misses
and Flexner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Hamada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Flexner keeps moving.
Hamada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flexner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flexner keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flexner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flexner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.
Hamada 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.
Hamada drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hamada seems to have locked his on tight now - Flexner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hamada, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthaus Gold (ranked 1854 p4p, 1367 weight class) and Li Qiang (ranked 78 p4p, 60 weight class). Matthaus Gold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Li Qiang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthaus Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Qiang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang feints the counter takedown.
Qiang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gold defends well and Qiang ends up having to push Gold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Qiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gold drives through and clinches with Qiang against the cage.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Qiang's ribcage. Qiang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Qiang avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qiang blocks the elbow strike.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qiang misses with some punches.
Gold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Qiang up against the cage.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Qiang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qiang.
As Gold backs off Qiang throws a huge counter combo but Gold manages to avoid it all.
Gold lands a nice looking body shot.
Gold moves into range and clinches up with Qiang.
Gold cracks Qiang with a nice body shot.
Qiang blocks the elbow strike.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Gold.
Qiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Gold is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Gold pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang looks winded!
Gold just leaning against Qiang, taking a breather.
Gold is leaning against Qiang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gold.
A right hand to the body from Gold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Good body shot from Gold.
A bit of stalling here from Gold.
Qiang tries to break the clinch but Gold is controlling the position.
Gold lands with a right to the head.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold working Qiang over with knees to the body.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Gold tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Qiang is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Qiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Gold - that landed with a thud.
Qiang seems to have recovered his senses.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Gold.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold drops Qiang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Qiang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold throws a big uppercut that drops Qiang! More strikes from Gold and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Qiang lies dazed against the cage as Gold celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthaus Gold!
An out of breath Matthaus Gold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 1005 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Dixon Ulster (ranked 146 p4p, 186 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Ryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Ulster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alternative Ulster/ Stiff Little Fingers. Dixon Ulster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dixon Ulster!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Ulster.
Nice cross by Ulster.
Von Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ulster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ulster looks to land a combination but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination but Ulster avoids it well.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot.
Von Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Ryan walks into a left hand.
Von Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dixon Ulster has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ulster takes a swing at Von Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ulster scores with a punch to the head.
Ulster lands with a nice body punch.
Von Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan misses with a looping left.
Von Ryan connects with a crisp jab.
Ulster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulster throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Ulster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ulster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Ryan blocks a head kick by Ulster.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Ulster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ulster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ulster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ulster has closed the distance and engaged Von Ryan in a clinch.
Ulster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulster lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ulster throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Von Ryan misses.
Ulster lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Ulster.
Some wild striking there from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ulster drives through and clinches with Von Ryan against the cage.
Ulster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ulster gets through Von Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ulster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulster misses with a punch to the body.
Ulster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ulster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Ryan's defenses.
It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
Ulster misses with a body punch.
Ulster breaks the clinch.
Ulster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ulster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Ulster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Ryan lands a two punch combo.
Von Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Ulster backpedaling.
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!
Von Ryan misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ulster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ryan is breathing heavily.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Ryan momentarily.
Ulster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ulster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ulster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulster is looking to land body kicks.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ulster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ulster.
Ulster scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster 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.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ulster sprawls well. Ulster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ulster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ulster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ulster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Von Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Ryan misses with a right hand
and Ulster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Ulster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ulster moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ulster throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ulster jabs Von Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Ryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ulster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ulster throws out a powerful jab.
Ulster staying out of range there.
Ulster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ulster! But no joy.
Von Ryan punishes Ulster's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Ulster.
Ulster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that Ulster avoids nicely.
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.
Ulster gets a clinch.
Ulster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ulster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ulster.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ulster.
Ulster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ulster throws an elbow but misses.
Ulster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ulster.
Ulster misses with some punches.
Ulster misses with a body punch.
Ulster lands a damaging elbow.
Ulster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Ulster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulster manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan throws a combination that misses
and Ulster counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Von Ryan.
Ulster throws out a powerful jab.
Ulster slips a jab and a cross from Von Ryan.
Ulster misses with a head kick.
Von Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Von Ryan moves forwards but Ulster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Ryan is rocked!
Ulster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Ulster.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that Ulster avoids nicely.
Ulster flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Ryan steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan throws the left hand but Ulster avoids the punch easily.
Von Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Von Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ulster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ulster. That's going to slow Von Ryan down.
Von Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ulster lands a head shot.
Ulster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ulster lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Ryan throws a body punch but Ulster moves out of range.
Ulster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ulster.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ulster. That's going to slow Von Ryan down.
Ulster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Von Ryan regains half guard, as Ulster was trying to land strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulster with the ground and pound but Von Ryan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A punch combination from Ulster misses.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Ryan cracks a nice hook into Ulster's ribs.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
Ulster stuns Von Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ulster should have avoided that one.
Ulster throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ulster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ulster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ryan.
Ulster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulster dodges the punch combination from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Dixon Ulster's cut even more.
Von Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ryan tries to bum rush Ulster with a series of wild strikes but Ulster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ulster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Von Ryan.
It seemed like Ulster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Ulster moves out of range.
Von Ryan looks for a takedown but Ulster sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ulster.
Ulster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ulster trying to control the pace.
Ulster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulster.
Well, if Ulster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster looks to land a strike but Von Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ulster wants to control from the top but Von Ryan keeps moving.
Ulster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ulster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Ryan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ulster but great work by Von Ryan.
Ulster is looking for a sweep.
Von Ryan throws an elbow but Ulster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Von Ryan wants to control for a moment but Ulster uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ulster keeping hold of Von Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Dixon Ulster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon Ulster has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster wants to get back to full guard.
Ulster wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan is keen to just control but Ulster is a slippery customer.
Von Ryan working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herlock Von Ryan.
Well Ulster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixon Ulster!
In his post fight interview, Dixon Ulster gave a big smile as he said 'Gunner Larsson let's run it back, if you got the balls to sign '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 1336 p4p, 1960 weight class) and Sonny Gilchrist (ranked 162 p4p, 220 weight class). Shigochiyo comes to the cage accompanied by Yoshida Brothers - Rising. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Gilchrist!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown but Shigochiyo shows good takedown defense.
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shigochiyo but Shigochiyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilchrist dives in for a single leg takedown but Shigochiyo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Gilchrist.
Shigochiyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilchrist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gilchrist's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Gilchrist keeps moving.
Gilchrist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shigochiyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shigochiyo passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilchrist looks to move to half guard but instead Shigochiyo has passed into mount! Damn!
Gilchrist is trying desperately to improve position.
Gilchrist regains half guard.
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.
Gilchrist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shigochiyo pulls his head out easily.
Gilchrist trying to control but Shigochiyo postures up.
Shigochiyo passes into side control, despite Gilchrist's attempt to control the position.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shigochiyo is looking to take a break and control but Gilchrist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist seems a little lost for a moment, as Shigochiyo dominates the positioning.
Gilchrist manages to get back to half guard.
Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilchrist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Gilchrist defends the submission attempt.
Gilchrist 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.
Gilchrist looking for submissions off his back.
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilchrist keeps working.
Gilchrist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shigochiyo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo avoids the attempt from Gilchrist to control.
Gilchrist has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shigochiyo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gilchrist is now in Shigochiyo's guard. A big mistake from Shigochiyo there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teshima Shigochiyo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shigochiyo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilchrist wants to get back to full guard.
Shigochiyo wants to free his trapped foot but Gilchrist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist looks to move to half guard but instead Shigochiyo has passed into mount! Damn!
Gilchrist working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gilchrist has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shigochiyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilchrist can do to turn this around?
Gilchrist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gilchrist is still trying to improve position.
Gilchrist tries to hold on but Shigochiyo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilchrist is looking to escape.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teshima Shigochiyo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shigochiyo looking to control but Gilchrist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gilchrist sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilchrist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shigochiyo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilchrist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gilchrist is pressing down on Shigochiyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gilchrist has an active guard here but Shigochiyo has managed to pass into half guard.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes into side.
Gilchrist tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Shigochiyo seems content to control.
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilchrist is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.
Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teshima Shigochiyo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilchrist enables Shigochiyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilchrist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gilchrist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shigochiyo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shigochiyo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gilchrist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo drops back looking for a leg! Gilchrist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilchrist manages to kick Shigochiyo off! Shigochiyo jumps back into Gilchrist's guard.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.
Gilchrist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shigochiyo is looking to take a break and control but Gilchrist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.
Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Gilchrist wants to get back to full guard.
Gilchrist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shigochiyo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gilchrist is squirming around, avoiding Shigochiyo's attempts to control the action.
Shigochiyo controlling from mount.
Gilchrist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shigochiyo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gilchrist to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gilchrist shrugs it off.
Gilchrist regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.
Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilchrist is defending against the submission attempts here by Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilchrist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo.
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.
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilchrist defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teshima Shigochiyo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shigochiyo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teshima Shigochiyo!
Teshima Shigochiyo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shay O Donnelly (ranked 1576 p4p, 2206 weight class) and Marco Silva (ranked 191 p4p, 247 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shay O Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Silva!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva slips under a jab from O Donnelly.
Silva slips a straight right by O Donnelly.
O Donnelly misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but O Donnelly avoids it.
O Donnelly tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Donnelly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
O Donnelly throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but O Donnelly blocks it well.
O Donnelly cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but O Donnelly slips the punch.
O Donnelly scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnelly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but O Donnelly pushes him off.
Silva swings for the body but O Donnelly moves out of range.
We've been told by O Donnelly's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from O Donnelly finds it's target.
O Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by O Donnelly.
O Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from O Donnelly misses.
O Donnelly connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
O Donnelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like O Donnelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
O Donnelly throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
O Donnelly throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Nice body punch from O Donnelly.
A big left from O Donnelly misses.
Silva takes a swing at O Donnelly's ribcage but misses.
O Donnelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva thinks about the counter body kick.
O Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
O Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Donnelly is out of range.
O Donnelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Marco Silva has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva tries a low kick but O Donnelly avoids it.
O Donnelly lands the left hand.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
O Donnelly is trying to stall.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Donnelly's efforts to push away.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Donnelly.
O Donnelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Donnelly stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries to work over O Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Donnelly blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva cracks O Donnelly with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
O Donnelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns O Donnelly into the cage.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. O Donnelly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Donnelly's efforts to push away.
O Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Donnelly.
Shay O Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donnelly lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Donnelly walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with the left hand. O Donnelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Donnelly swinging wildly here.
Silva stalks O Donnelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Donnelly's face. O Donnelly staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a looping left.
O Donnelly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged O Donnelly in a clinch.
O Donnelly is trying to break free.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Donnelly's efforts to push away.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Donnelly's efforts to push away.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnelly controls his hands.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shay O Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Donnelly misses with a straight left.
O Donnelly misses with a straight left.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Donnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
O Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from O Donnelly.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Donnelly misses with a hook.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from O Donnelly.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donnelly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva pushes O Donnelly away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Donnelly tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnelly stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva clobbers O Donnelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Donnelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Donnelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Donnelly cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Donnelly, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to throw a body punch but O Donnelly avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
O Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
O Donnelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
O Donnelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Donnelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silva.
O Donnelly jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Donnelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Donnelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of O Donnelly's head.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but O Donnelly moves his leg out of the way.
O Donnelly avoids a kick to the body.
O Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Donnelly misses with a wild body shot.
O Donnelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Donnelly throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes a swing at O Donnelly's ribcage but misses.
O Donnelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
O Donnelly throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Donnelly's knee momentarily.
O Donnelly scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva tries to clinch but O Donnelly moves out of range.
O Donnelly throws a one two combo.
O Donnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at O Donnelly's ribcage but misses.
O Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
O Donnelly throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva moves out of range as O Donnelly strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow O Donnelly down.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Donnelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Shay O Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Donnelly misses with a straight left.
O Donnelly sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! O Donnelly avoids it this time.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Silva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
O Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva slips under a jab from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
O Donnelly lands with a right hand.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
O Donnelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
O Donnelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Donnelly scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Donnelly moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnelly.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
The fighters circling - O Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Donnelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Donnelly misses with a straight left.
O Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
O Donnelly throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
O Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a counter combo.
O Donnelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses O Donnelly's front leg but catches the back leg as O Donnelly tries to avoid it.
A big left from O Donnelly misses.
Nice straight punches there by O Donnelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Donnelly.
O Donnelly scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Donnelly.
Silva tries to counter with a clinch but O Donnelly shakes him off and moves away.
O Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Silva misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shay O Donnelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. O Donnelly should have avoided that one.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from O Donnelly.
Silva thows a body kick. O Donnelly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
O Donnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva lands with a straight right. O Donnelly didn't see that one coming.
O Donnelly slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donnelly moves away.
O Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Donnelly on the side of the head.
O Donnelly slips a jab from Silva.
Silva throws a push kick but O Donnelly slaps the foot to one side.
Silva looks to land a body kick but O Donnelly moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnelly lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
O Donnelly misses with a wild body shot.
O Donnelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Donnelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from O Donnelly.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - O Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
Silva throws a jab when O Donnelly was well out of range.
O Donnelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Donnelly throws out the jab.
O Donnelly scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but O Donnelly is having none of it.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Donnelly misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Silva tries to clinch up but O Donnelly circles away and keeps his distance.
O Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. O Donnelly catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
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!
O Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Donnelly needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
O Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
A left lands for O Donnelly.
Silva looks to land a combination. O Donnelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly connects with a jab.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
O Donnelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Donnelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Donnelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
O Donnelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Donnelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
O Donnelly needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Donnelly cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Donnelly throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Donnelly misses with a hook.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marco Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donnelly manages to avoid it.
O Donnelly misses with a straight right.
O Donnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Donnelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by O Donnelly.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but O Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donnelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but O Donnelly avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
O Donnelly blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by O Donnelly.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on O Donnelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Donnelly is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donnelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shay O Donnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Donnelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Silva.
I think O Donnelly 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 713 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Vernon Wells (ranked 95 p4p, 155 weight class). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vernon Wells!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wells misses with a body punch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a head kick that drops Wells to the mat! Wells scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Vernon Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Wells.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Wells misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Wells ducked under it nicely.
Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wells throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaeile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Bizihwaeile backs off Wells throws a huge counter combo but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it all.
Wells lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Wells lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaeile at a distance.
Wells moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Wells tries to move into range but Bizihwaeile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wells pushes Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch.
Wells misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Wells connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries a low kick but Wells avoids it.
Wells scores with a jab.
Wells on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bizihwaeile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bizihwaeile drops his hands momentarily and Wells takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wells throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wells fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizihwaeile, pushing him back against the cage.
Wells misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wells looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wells just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wells scores with a punch to the head.
Wells misses with a looping right.
Wells darts in trying to clinch
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wells has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaeile in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wells scores with a punch to the head.
Wells is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wells lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wells is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wells connects with a right hand. Bizihwaeile shakes it off.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wells.
Bizihwaeile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wells rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wells looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wells.
Bizihwaeile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wells is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wells manages to avoid it.
Wells misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile works over Wells's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wells throws a sloppy body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Vernon Wells has been cut.
Wells is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bizihwaeile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wells.
Wells catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wells connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wells looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wells connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaeile scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wells.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wells, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wells lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaeile at a distance.
Wells slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Wells fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bizihwaeile on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vernon Wells's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wells misses with a double jab.
Vernon Wells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Wells there.
Wells lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile swings widly with a right hand
and Wells counters with a straight right hand.
Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Wells staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.
Wells misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaeile looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wells moves into range and clinches up with Bizihwaeile.
Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
Wells throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Wells.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wells presses Bizihwaeile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Wells wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wells lands a really nice looking cross but Bizihwaeile seems unphased.
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Wells.
Wells pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bizihwaeile back to the cage. Wells follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wells scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Wells.
Wells swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wells lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaeile at a distance.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wells.
Bizihwaeile seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wells looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaeile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wells scores with a jab. Bizihwaeile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Wells lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wells fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wells chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Oooooh!!! Wells has knocked Bizihwaeile down with a huge combo! Wells steps away and waves a wobbly Bizihwaeile back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bizihwaeile seems to have got his legs back now.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaeile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wells tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bizihwaeile is looking to close the distance but Wells sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bizihwaeile crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bizihwaeile is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vernon Wells!
Vernon Wells took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile was interviewed post fight and said 'Skitters is a fagot!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dro Qanar (ranked 729 p4p, 1145 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 106 p4p, 160 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Qanar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight to Forget. Vanorden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Squad King Karter. 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dro Qanar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qanar jabs at Vanorden's body.
Vanorden throws a hook but Qanar avoids it easily.
Qanar dodges the punch combination from Vanorden.
Qanar lands the left hand.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Qanar moves out of range.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Qanar moved out of range nicely.
Qanar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Qanar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Qanar's head but Qanar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Qanar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qanar scores with a hook to the body. Vanorden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Qanar ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Qanar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanorden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qanar clobbers Vanorden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Qanar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Vanorden does no damage.
Qanar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Qanar slips a jab and a cross from Vanorden.
Vanorden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qanar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qanar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanorden swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Qanar to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Qanar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qanar lands an overhand right.
Qanar lands a big uppercut and Vanorden crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vanorden looks OK. Qanar waves Vanorden back to his feet!
Vanorden is rocked!
Vanorden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Qanar finish him?
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden seems to have recovered his senses.
Vanorden cracks a nice hook into Qanar's ribs.
Qanar lands a lovely overhand right.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Vanorden tries to get set, Qanar tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanorden manages to avoid the attempt.
Qanar sends Vanorden crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Qanar is motioning to the referee to let Vanorden up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Qanar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Qanar swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Qanar lands a big right hand that sends Vanorden crashing to the mat! Qanar stays standing though and waves Vanorden back to his feet!
Vanorden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
Vanorden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qanar with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qanar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vanorden breaks the clinch.
Qanar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Qanar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qanar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Qanar throws a body shot but no joy.
Qanar misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Vanorden throws a jab when Qanar was well out of range.
Qanar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qanar walks into a jab.
Vanorden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qanar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qanar connects with a body shot that sends Vanorden's belly button to the back.
Qanar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qanar loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Vanorden unleashes a big counter combination but Qanar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Qanar throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vanorden counter with a right hand.
Qanar throws an overhand right that lands on Vanorden's shoulder, as Vanorden tries to avoid the shot.
Qanar ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
A counter left hand to the body from Qanar misses its target.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qanar just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qanar was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qanar throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dro Qanar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanorden misses with a few strikes there.
Qanar tries to counter by clinching up but Vanorden breaks away and moves out of range.
Qanar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanorden can do to turn this around?
Vanorden swinging wildly here.
Qanar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qanar slips a jab from Vanorden.
Qanar throwing a counter right hand but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Vanorden throws a right hand that Qanar ducks under and follows up with a left that Qanar also avoids with ease.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Qanar is just out of range.
Qanar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qanar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Qanar avoids the punch easily.
Qanar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanorden manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden swings for the body but Qanar moves out of range.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden slips a jab from Qanar.
Vanorden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the body.
Qanar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qanar looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Vanorden coming out on top.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Qanar.
Vanorden swinging wildly here.
Vanorden keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanorden misses with a few strikes there.
Qanar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Qanar - just one landing.
Vanorden lands a nice shot that snaps Qanar's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qanar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanorden.
Qanar with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qanar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Qanar.
A little feinted left hand from Qanar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Vanorden.
Vanorden walks into a jab.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qanar.
Qanar misses the jab.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Qanar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qanar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qanar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qanar just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qanar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden cracks a nice hook into Qanar's ribs.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qanar misses with an uppercut.
Vanorden walks into a jab.
Dro Qanar is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden misses the jab.
No joy there for Vanorden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Qanar avoids the punch easily.
Vanorden throws a series of strikes that have Qanar backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qanar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Qanar looks to throw the jab but Vanorden is out of range.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
enabling Qanar to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Qanar's shoulder, as Qanar tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden lands with a good body shot.
Vanorden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Dro Qanar has been cut.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Qanars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Qanar tries to clinch up.
Qanar takes one to the side of the head.
Qanar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qanar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dro Qanar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Qanar's head but Qanar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qanar looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Qanar slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Qanar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Qanar counters with a straight right hand.
Qanar wants to clinch up but Vanorden keeps it at a distance.
Vanorden keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanorden connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qanar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Qanar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vanorden. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qanar lands with a hook. Vanorden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qanar on the side of the head.
Vanorden tries to bum rush Qanar with a series of wild strikes but Qanar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Qanar misses the target.
Qanar looks to land a right hand but Vanorden moved out of range.
Qanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut
and Qanar counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanorden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Qanar misses the target.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Qanar didn't see that one coming.
Qanar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Qanar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanorden misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Qanar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Qanar jumps into guard, dragging Vanorden to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Vanorden 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.
Qanar working for a triangle but Vanorden defends it easily.
Qanar wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qanar is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Qanar trying to control the position.
Qanar has control of Vanorden's left arm, preventing Vanorden from doing any damage.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qanar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qanar has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qanar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vanorden preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Qanar is thwarting Vanorden's attempts to control the position.
Qanar is working for a kimura but Vanorden is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanorden is staying active underneath Qanar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qanar stops Vanorden from getting back to his feet.
Qanar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Qanar is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qanar wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanorden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Qanar seems to be working for a kimura but Vanorden defends the submission attempt.
Vanorden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanorden wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Qanar wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanorden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dro Qanar.
I think Qanar 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dro Qanar!
An out of breath Dro Qanar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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