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Empire: 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mma Sucks (ranked 7904 p4p, 25840 weight class) and Javier Fernandez (ranked 542 p4p, 549 weight class). Mma Sucks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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18
145
1 - 2 - 0 |
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160 cm
25
140
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mma Sucks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sucks.
Sucks instigates a clinch.
Fernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sucks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Sucks is controlling him.
Sucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sucks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sucks off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez sizes up Sucks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fernandez connects with a body shot that sends Sucks's belly button to the back.
Sucks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Sucks moves out of range.
Fernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez misses with a double jab
and Sucks counters with a left and a right that stings Fernandez.
Sucks is breathing heavily.
Sucks shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez lands with a nice body punch.
Sucks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Fernandez coming out on top.
Fernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sucks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mma Sucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sucks doesn't seem bothered though.
Sucks tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandez thuds his right hand into Sucks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sucks.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Javier Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sucks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernandez works Sucks's body with a nice hook.
Fernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sucks at a distance.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez misses with a combination
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Javier Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez throws a one two combo.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sucks takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Fernandez.
Sucks drives through and clinches with Fernandez against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Sucks tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandez is trying to stall.
Fernandez tries to circle away but Sucks has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Sucks.
Sucks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Sucks has Fernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sucks won't allow it.
Fernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Fernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fernandez lands a jab.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Sucks.
Fernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sucks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernandez misses.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Sucks misses
and Fernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mma Sucks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Sucks with that takedown attempt.
Sucks dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucks fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sucks off the cage and back into range.
Fernandez thuds a left hand into Sucks's body.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sucks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sucks walks into a left hand.
Fernandez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernandez dips to his left and cracks Sucks with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fernandez works Sucks's body with a nice hook.
Sucks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mma Sucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez thuds his right hand into Sucks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sucks moves forwards but Fernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Sucks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Sucks moves out of range.
Sucks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Sucks avoids nicely.
A cross from Fernandez lands.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Sucks avoids nicely.
Fernandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sucks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fernandez takes one on the button.
Sucks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Sucks persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sucks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fernandez.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Javier Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sucks.
Sucks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sucks somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sucks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sucks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sucks eats them both and turns towards Fernandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sucks dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez connects with a right hand. Sucks shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Fernandez 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fernandez leaves Sucks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Sucks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sucks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sucks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Sucks avoids it well.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sucks is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fernandez scores with a body shot.
Sucks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sucks shoots in for a double leg but Fernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sucks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mma Sucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sucks at a distance.
Fernandez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fernandez duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Fernandez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez feints a jab promting Sucks to slip. Fernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sucks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sucks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandez scores with a hook.
Fernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Fernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sucks rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandez with a jab.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Sucks ducks under and follows up with a left that Sucks also avoids with ease.
Sucks moves to clinch but Fernandez breaks away
and Fernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sucks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Fernandez's guard now, I'm sure.
Fernandez is wriggling around but Sucks manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sucks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Fernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Fernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Fernandez catches Sucks right on the button with a cross.
Fernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sucks backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sucks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernandez lands with a straight right. Sucks didn't see that one coming.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sucks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Sucks on that attempt.
Mma Sucks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Javier Fernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernandez connects with a right hand. Sucks shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Danconia Jr (ranked 5923 p4p, 7198 weight class) and Michael Howard (ranked 97 p4p, 120 weight class). Michael Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Danconia Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danconia Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Danconia Jr blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Howard as he connects with a hook.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Danconia Jr blocks a leg kick.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danconia Jr.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard looks winded!
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danconia Jr is out of range.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Howard.
Danconia Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danconia Jr slips a straight right by Howard.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danconia Jr.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danconia Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard motions for Danconia Jr to come forward. Howard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danconia Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danconia Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danconia Jr.
Howard 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.
Danconia Jr 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.
Danconia Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howard defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danconia Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danconia Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danconia Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danconia Jr works his way into side control.
Danconia Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Danconia Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Danconia Jr.
The strikes coming from Danconia Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francisco Danconia Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard's corner calls for a 1-2. Howard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danconia Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howard.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr avoids them all with ease.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danconia Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Danconia Jr checks a leg kick.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Danconia Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard misses with a looping right.
Howard throws a big shot that misses.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard throws a right and a left that Danconia Jr avoids nicely.
Howard looks to land a combination but Danconia Jr avoids it well.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws out a leg kick but Danconia Jr moves out of range and Howard only half commits.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws the kick towards the body but Danconia Jr avoids it.
Howard throws a head kick but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a leg kick but Danconia Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a chopping leg kick but Danconia Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danconia Jr.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard 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. This is the final round!
Howard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Danconia Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Danconia Jr blocks the low kick.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard looks to land a left hand but Danconia Jr moved out of range nicely.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a right and a left that Danconia Jr avoids nicely.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard throws a low kick but Danconia Jr avoids it.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Howard misses.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard looks to land a combination but Danconia Jr avoids it well.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with the combination.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Danconia Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danconia Jr slips a straight right by Howard.
Danconia Jr blocks a head kick by Howard.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Danconia Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Howard won't be happy with that.
Danconia Jr throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Danconia Jr crashes against the mat.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Howard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Danconia Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Francisco Danconia Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danconia Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danconia Jr throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
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!
Danconia Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danconia Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Danconia Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Danconia Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Danconia Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Danconia Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Danconia Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
Francisco Danconia Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howard!
A victorious Michael Howard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 4806 p4p, 25768 weight class) and Jaco Camden (ranked 522 p4p, 719 weight class). Jaco Camden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaco Camden!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli works Camden's body with a nice hook.
Camden fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Dinapoli.
 It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Camden's body.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Dinapoli.
Camden looks winded!
Dinapoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Camden sprawling to the canvas! Camden rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinapoli finish him?!
 Camden is rocked!
Dinapoli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BAM! Dinapoli delivers a spinning backfist that drops Camden like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joe Dinapoli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 5100 p4p, 5686 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 593 p4p, 625 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Dude. Dude McWrestler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luck Chiddell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler tries to clinch
and Chiddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McWrestler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chiddell tries to avoid it but McWrestler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chiddell to the ground. Chiddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McWrestler fails with the takedown
and Chiddell counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiddell digs a good hook to McWrestler's body.
McWrestler needs to keep his hands up - Chiddell had a free shot at his head there.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Chiddell shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestler gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Chiddell is working away.
McWrestler is looking for a kimura but Chiddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McWrestler to get the leverage.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Chiddell is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell is trying to stand up here but McWrestler is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McWrestler in particular looking to stall.
McWrestler stops Chiddell from getting back to his feet.
McWrestler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chiddell!
McWrestler has control of Chiddell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chiddell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler takes Chiddell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chiddell is in trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is persistently looking for the submission but Chiddell is defending it well.
McWrestler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chiddell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McWrestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chiddell fending off the submission attempt from McWrestler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McWrestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McWrestler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chiddell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McWrestler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McWrestler looking to break Chiddell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chiddell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McWrestler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chiddell trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler is in full control for now.
Chiddell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chiddell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McWrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWrestler looking for the choke but no joy.
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 Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McWrestler clinches up with Chiddell and pushes him back against the cage.
McWrestler jumps guard but Chiddell stands there with McWrestler around his waist. McWrestler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McWrestler tries to score a body lock takedown but Chiddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McWrestler is working for takedown but Chiddell is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestler wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiddell has hold of one of McWrestler's legs. McWrestler is fighting the takedown attempt but Chiddell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McWrestler has his foot on Chiddell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiddell works his way back into a safe position though.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Chiddell controlling him for the moment.
McWrestler trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McWrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McWrestler controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McWrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chiddell counters with a crisp right hand that drops McWrestler! Chiddell lets McWrestler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 McWrestler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McWrestler looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chiddell lands a right hand from hell, dropping McWrestler. Chiddell pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luck Chiddell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ruiz (ranked 5610 p4p, 6073 weight class) and Ricardo Miles (ranked 622 p4p, 649 weight class). Ricardo Miles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Miles!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz misses with a takedown
and Miles counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiz wants to clinch
and Miles counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miles lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miles to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruiz tries to clinch
and Miles counters with a straight right hand.
Jerry Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz closes the distance but Miles moves to the side
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miles counters with a right hand to the body.
Miles scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miles.
A cross from Miles lands.
Ruiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles jabs at Ruiz's body.
Ruiz shoots and misses
enabling Miles to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz misses with a takedown
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miles with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Miles.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Miles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruiz wants to clinch but Miles slips to the side
and Miles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Miles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruiz moves to clinch but Miles breaks away
and Miles counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Miles scores with a four punch combination!
Ruiz misses with a takedown
and Miles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miles closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Ruiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Miles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miles blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruiz is trying to break free.
Ruiz can't break the clinch.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Miles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miles breaks from the clinch.
Miles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miles lands a really nice looking cross but Ruiz seems unphased.
Ruiz is rocked!
Ruiz throws a lazy head kick
and Miles counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Ruiz! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Miles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uri Romanov (ranked 4384 p4p, 5785 weight class) and Ryan Sampson (ranked 383 p4p, 449 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uri Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sampson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sampson is trying to hold Romanov in close to prevent damage but Romanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well.
Romanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Romanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sampson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Romanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sampson defends it well.
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sampson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Romanov wants to take Sampson's back here but Sampson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sampson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Romanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sampson's guard.
Sampson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romanov lands a couple of elbows.
Romanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sampson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sampson controls Romanov momentarily but Romanov frees himself.
Romanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sampson is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sampson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sampson is in Romanov's guard.
Romanov pulls Sampson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Romanov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romanov!
Romanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sampson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Romanov but great work by Sampson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is pushing Sampson's head away, looking to escape. Sampson manages to hold on to the position though.
Romanov is looking to regain half guard here but Sampson keeps moving and retains side control.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Romanov is trying to control Sampson's posture but Sampson avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where Romanov is right now.
Sampson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Sampson trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Romanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sampson trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
Sampson trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
Romanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Romanov winds up and cracks Sampson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romanov controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov prevents Sampson from improving his position.
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romanov wants to stand up but Sampson is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uri Romanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.
Romanov looking to score a takedown here. Sampson is defending well but Romanov drives through and ends up in Sampson's guard.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Romanov pushes down on Sampson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romanov pulls his head out easily.
Romanov is looking to advance position but Sampson won't allow it.
Romanov controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov trying to mount his opponent but Sampson defends it.
Romanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romanov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov is keen to just control but Sampson is a slippery customer.
Sampson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sampson trying to control but Romanov postures up.
Uri Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanov is taking a breather. Sampson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sampson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Sampson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Sampson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romanov controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov forces his way into half guard.
Romanov 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.
Romanov trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Romanov.
Sampson taking some punishment here, with Romanov in his half guard.
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sampson is trying to control but can't.
Romanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Romanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Romanov there.
Romanov is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sampson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romanov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Romanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico I Pivo (ranked 3724 p4p, 4999 weight class) and Glenn Ruiz (ranked 153 p4p, 184 weight class). I Pivo comes to the cage accompanied by moderna cajka. 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico I Pivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
I Pivo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by I Pivo!
It looks like Glenn Ruiz has been cut.
I Pivo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
I Pivo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown into I Pivo's guard.
Ruiz is standing up over I Pivo. I Pivo looks to escape but Ruiz dives into side control.
A lull in the action here as Ruiz stalls from top position.
Ruiz stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged I Pivo in a clinch.
I Pivo has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
I Pivo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruiz gets control of I Pivo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruiz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruiz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I Pivo wants to get back to his feet but Ruiz is dominant here and he's now got I Pivo's back!
I Pivo is really stuck here.
Ruiz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I Pivo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Ruiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruiz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
I Pivo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
I Pivo digs a good hook to Ruiz's body.
Ruiz shoots in and bounces I Pivo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from Ruiz.
Ruiz won't allow I Pivo to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Ruiz controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
I Pivo tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
Ruiz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
I Pivo goes for a double leg but Ruiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruiz continues to drive forward.
Ruiz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
I Pivo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of I Pivo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take I Pivo's back!
Ruiz scores with strikes from the back.
I Pivo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ruiz has managed to slip his arm under I Pivo's chin. This could be all over... yep, I Pivo is tapping out! Submission win for Ruiz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Glenn Ruiz!
Nico I Pivo was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck,I can beat him'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Robshaw (ranked 3703 p4p, 3019 weight class) and Arnold Kallas (ranked 151 p4p, 130 weight class). Martin Robshaw has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Robshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Kallas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robshaw lands with an overhand left.
Robshaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kallas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kallas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robshaw pushes Kallas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kallas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Robshaw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kallas connects with a decent elbow.
Kallas working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallas landing strikes.
Kallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Robshaw is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kallas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Robshaw on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kallas throws a strike aimed at the side of Robshaw's head but Robshaw avoids it well.
Kallas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robshaw to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kallas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Robshaw is rocked!
Kallas cracks Robshaw with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kallas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Robshaw is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Kallas!
Arnold Kallas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PEAK, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corsair Light (ranked 3053 p4p, 7260 weight class) and Rico Wilson (ranked 302 p4p, 519 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corsair Light!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and Light counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Light passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Light goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wilson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Light but great work by Wilson.
Wilson happy to just control the position for now.
Wilson tries to advance to mount but Light denies him.
I've been told that Wilson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Light tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Light. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working away.
Light manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson stands up from half guard.
Light steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wilson rushes Light and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Light is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Light has his back to the cage.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Light is blocking nicely.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a swing at Light's ribcage but misses.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Light has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Light swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Light misses.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
and Light counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Light is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Light has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wilson defend it? Light steps over the head and cranks it - Wilson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Light!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Corsair Light 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Gonclaves (ranked 1321 p4p, 2047 weight class) and Michael Howardson (ranked 194 p4p, 282 weight class). Michael Howardson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Gonclaves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howardson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Howardson. Those never looked like landing.
Howardson scores with a one two! Gonclaves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Howardson instigates a clinch.
Gonclaves gets control of Howardson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonclaves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howardson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deep waters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonclaves is on top in guard.
Gonclaves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonclaves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves 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.
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Howardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonclaves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonclaves advances to half guard.
Gonclaves is trying to control the action in half guard but Howardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is defending well.
Gonclaves wants to take a breather but Howardson is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it.
Gonclaves trying to control from half guard but Howardson is working away.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonclaves connects with a nice short shot to Howardson's temple.
Gonclaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonclaves.
Howardson won't allow Gonclaves to pass to mount.
Gonclaves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howardson wants to stand back up but Gonclaves manages to pass into side control.
Howardson is not content to let Gonclaves control the position.
Gonclaves working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Gonclaves crashes against the mat.
That's four 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.
Gonclaves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonclaves is looking to take a break and control but Howardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonclaves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howardson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonclaves advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howardson tries to clinch but Gonclaves is having none of it.
Gonclaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonclaves misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonclaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howardson lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Good body shot from Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonclaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howardson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonclaves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonclaves circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson stalks Gonclaves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonclaves's face. Gonclaves staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonclaves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonclaves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howardson wants to clinch up but Gonclaves keeps it at a distance.
Gonclaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Gonclaves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonclaves misses with a double jab.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves looks to land a combination but Howardson avoids it well.
Howardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonclaves backs up against the cage.
Michael Howardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Howardson wants to clinch.
Gonclaves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonclaves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gonclaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Howardson.
Howardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves misses with a body shot.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves takes one to the chin there.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howardson unleashes a big counter combination but Gonclaves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howardson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonclaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonclaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howardson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Gonclaves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there.
Gonclaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonclaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonclaves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Howardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonclaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howardson is stalling in the full guard.
Gonclaves wants to sweep here but Howardson controlling him for the moment.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Gonclaves looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonclaves, not yet.
Gonclaves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves wants to pass to mount but Howardson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but Howardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonclaves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howardson after a bit of a struggle.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonclaves or not.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Howardson.
Howardson stops a takedown attempt from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand.
Gonclaves is rocked!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Oh Gonclaves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson lands a left hand.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Howardson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Caveman clothing , into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pedro Gonclaves stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'.
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