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WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Colemadina (ranked 3669 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Jib Mubagy (ranked 187 p4p, 194 weight class). Colemadina comes to the cage accompanied by immortal by adema. Jib Mubagy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jib Mubagy !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colemadina fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mubagy sprawls well initially but Colemadina persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mubagy has his hands clasped together around Colemadina's back. He's all about the action.
Mubagy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mubagy tries to roll over but Colemadina keeps him under control.
Mubagy keeping hold of Colemadina's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubagy manages to get to full guard.
Mubagy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colemadina manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubagy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colemadina is keeping the position for now.
Colemadina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mubagy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mubagy pulls Colemadina in close to prevent any damage.
Colemadina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mubagy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mubagy is trying to keep Colemadina in close.
Colemadina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mubagy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mubagy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mubagy has his hands on Colemadina's head, controlling the position.
Mubagy is looking to sweep but instead, Colemadina has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubagy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mubagy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mubagy gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubagy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colemadina's guard.
Mubagy trying to control the position from guard on top but Colemadina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colemadina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mubagy throws an elbow that misses. Colemadina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mubagy 's guard. Nice move by Colemadina!
Mubagy trying to control the position here.
Mubagy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mubagy , not yet.
Mubagy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mubagy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mubagy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Colemadina keeping moving, preventing Mubagy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubagy looking to sit in guard and control but Colemadina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mubagy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mubagy 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funky Colemadina dominated that round.
That's time! Colemadina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mubagy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colemadina is fending him off so far but Mubagy persists. Nope, Colemadina circles away and we're back to standing.
Mubagy shoots in looking for a takedown. Colemadina tries to sprawl out of it but Mubagy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colemadina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Colemadina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Colemadina forces Mubagy back against the cage and clinches.
Mubagy drags the fight down to the ground.
Colemadina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mubagy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mubagy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colemadina trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubagy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mubagy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colemadina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mubagy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mubagy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colemadina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mubagy prevents Colemadina from improving his position.
Colemadina is defending against the submission attempts here by Mubagy .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mubagy is looking for a kimura but Colemadina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mubagy to get the leverage.
Colemadina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Still in half guard, Mubagy seems content to control.
Colemadina pushes Mubagy off looking to stand but Mubagy dives back in and keeps control.
Colemadina is in trouble now - Mubagy has advanced to mount!
Mubagy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Colemadina is on top in guard.
Mubagy pulls Colemadina in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubagy is continuing to stall.
Colemadina throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mubagy is on top in guard.
Colemadina is trying to control the position but Mubagy postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colemadina keeping moving, preventing Mubagy from controlling successfully.
Mubagy throwing strikes from guard but Colemadina blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mubagy wants to control from the top but Colemadina keeps moving.
Colemadina can't keep his opponent in guard - Mubagy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Colemadina on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colemadina tries to get out of the position.
Mubagy passes to full mount!
Mubagy controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jib Mubagy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mubagy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mubagy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colemadina circles away.
Mubagy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Colemadina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funky Colemadina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jib Mubagy .
Nice sprawl there from Colemadina as Mubagy shoots in.
Mubagy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colemadina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Colemadina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubagy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mubagy gets caught napping as Colemadina dives in and scores a takedown. Mubagy manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubagy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mubagy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colemadina's guard.
Mubagy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colemadina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mubagy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colemadina's guard.
Colemadina wants to get back to his feet.
Mubagy is keen to just control but Colemadina is a slippery customer.
Colemadina is trying to control but can't.
Mubagy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mubagy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colemadina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina is looking to get back to full guard here but Mubagy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Colemadina is trying to get back to half guard.
Mubagy happy to just control the position for now.
Mubagy trying to control the action but Colemadina is working from the bottom.
Jib Mubagy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubagy working the ground and pound but Colemadina is defending the strikes.
Mubagy trying to control the position but Colemadina is working away.
Mubagy happy to just control the position for now.
Mubagy advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mubagy prevents Colemadina from getting the reversal.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound.
Mubagy controlling his opponent.
Mubagy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mubagy lands a big shot there that rocks Colemadina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mubagy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Colemadina is looking to escape.
Mubagy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jib Mubagy .
I think Mubagy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jib Mubagy !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Monty (ranked 7234 p4p, 25313 weight class) and Paul Yreka (ranked 629 p4p, 671 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AJ Monty!
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, Paul Yreka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yreka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monty swinging wildly here.
Monty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yreka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monty somewhat.
Monty misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Monty.
Yreka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monty circles away quickly and effectively.
Monty throws a one two combo.
Monty tries to clinch up
and Yreka counters with a two punch combo.
AJ Monty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monty tries to clinch up but Yreka circles away and keeps his distance.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monty tries a head kick but it misses.
Yreka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monty.
Monty tries to clinch up
and Yreka counters with a three punch combo that has Monty backing up. Monty nods at Yreka to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monty - that will leave a mark!
Yreka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yreka.
Monty moves into range and clinches up with Yreka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monty tries to pull guard but Yreka won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Monty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yreka manages to break the clinch.
Paul Yreka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monty looks to clinch
and Yreka counters with a series of strikes. Monty will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yreka tries to avoid it but Monty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yreka to the ground. Yreka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monty tries to clinch up but Yreka circles away and keeps his distance.
Yreka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yreka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monty.
Yreka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monty is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yreka has closed the distance and engaged Monty in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yreka.
Monty tries to pull guard but Yreka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yreka stops a takedown attempt from Monty.
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Yreka both land. Nice combination.
Yreka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yreka tries to bum rush Monty with a series of wild strikes but Monty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yreka cracks Monty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yreka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yreka counters with a one-two to the body.
Monty is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a nice body shot.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yreka moves out of range of the strikes.
Yreka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monty, pushing him back against the cage.
Monty breaks from the clinch.
Yreka instigates a clinch.
Yreka manages to break the clinch.
Monty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monty misses with a right hand
and Yreka counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka 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.
Monty throws a head kick but Yreka moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yreka!
AJ Monty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monty tries to clinch
and Yreka counters with a left and a right that stings Monty.
Yreka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yreka connects with a body shot.
Yreka misses with a double jab.
Monty misses with a few strikes there.
Yreka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monty forces Yreka back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yreka slips under a jab from Monty.
Yreka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monty fails to land the takedown.
Yreka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monty with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yreka clinches up against the cage.
Yreka lands with a right to the head.
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Monty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Monty.
Yreka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monty throws an elbow that misses.
Monty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yreka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monty misses with the head strike.
Yreka breaks 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!
Yreka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yreka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monty throws a leg kick
and Yreka counters with a one-two to the body.
Yreka has Monty up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monty is trying to pull guard but Yreka has him pressed against the cage.
Monty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yreka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka scores with a three punch combo!
Yreka thuds a left hand into Monty's body.
Monty tries to keep at a distance but Yreka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yreka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yreka stuffs the takedown attempt from Monty. Monty gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monty throws a combination that misses
and Yreka counters with a series of strikes. Monty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yreka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yreka is fending him off so far but Monty persists. Nope, Yreka circles away and we're back to standing.
Yreka throws a counter combo.
Yreka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yreka slows down the pace here.
Yreka pushes Monty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yreka.
Monty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yreka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yreka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Monty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yreka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yreka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monty rather than just go for the knockout.
Yreka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yreka thumps Monty with a low kick.
Yreka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yreka counters with a left and a right that stings Monty.
A combination from Monty does no damage.
Yreka rushes Monty and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monty is trying to pull guard but Yreka has him pressed against the cage.
Monty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yreka just leaning against Monty, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yreka blocks the elbow strike.
Yreka tries to break the clinch but Monty is controlling the position.
Monty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yreka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yreka defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yreka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monty circles away quickly and effectively.
Monty has his takedown stuffed
and Yreka counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Monty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a right hand to the body.
Yreka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monty.
Monty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yreka rushes Monty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Monty. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yreka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yreka throws a nice looking combination but Monty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yreka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yreka lands a lovely overhand right.
Yreka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yreka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yreka moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monty fails to pull guard.
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yreka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yreka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yreka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yreka. That snapped Monty's head back.
Monty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yreka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Monty is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yreka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monty.
Oh Monty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yreka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monty seems to have got his legs back now.
Monty tries to move into range but Yreka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monty swinging wildly here.
Yreka stuns Monty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AJ Monty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yreka connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Yreka.
Yreka instigates a clinch.
Yreka lands a nice elbow.
Paul Yreka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yreka breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Yreka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yreka 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Yreka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Matador (ranked 16520 p4p, 23129 weight class) and Pauly Just Training (ranked 298 p4p, 288 weight class). El Matador has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pauly Just Training!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador looks to land a combination but Just Training avoids it well.
Just Training dives in and scores a takedown into Matador's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Just Training makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matador looking for a sweep. Not yet Matador, not yet.
Just Training throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Just Training slips nicely into half guard.
Matador is refusing to be controlled, as Just Training sits in half guard.
Just Training is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Just Training pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Just Training there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training is thwarting Matador's attempts to control the position.
Just Training has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Just Training is looking for a kimura here.
Just Training is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Just Training with the ground and pound but Matador uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Just Training slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Just Training wants to pass the guard but Matador is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Just Training scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Just Training wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Matador is trying to keep Just Training in close.
Matador is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Just Training is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Just Training lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Just Training. Those never looked like landing.
Just Training tries for a takedown but Matador sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matador gets caught flat footed, as Just Training shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Just Training working his ground and pound in the gym.
Just Training lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Just Training is looking to work some ground and pound but Matador has wrist control.
Just Training in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just Training trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matador holds on and takes a little breather.
Just Training trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matador takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Just Training is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Just Training dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matador moves in looking to clinch but Just Training pushes him off.
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Matador throws a big counter combination but Just Training scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matador keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matador is looking to clinch but Just Training is avoiding it.
No joy there for Matador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Just Training breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just Training shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matador is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Just Training pushes down on Matador's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training trying to mount his opponent but Matador defends it.
Matador is trying to maintain the position but Just Training is very close to passing his half guard.
Just Training is looking to advance position but Matador won't allow it.
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. Just Training connects with a nice short shot to Matador's temple.
Matador taking some punishment here, with Just Training in his half guard.
Just Training working Matador over with strikes.
Just Training is keen to just control but Matador is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just Training working over Matador with some ground and pound. Matador looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Just Training wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matador keeps working.
Matador punching from the bottom.
Matador is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Just Training's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Just Training's back!
Just Training breaks Matador's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Just Training from controlling successfully.
Just Training stopping the sweep attempt from Matador.
Just Training slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Just Training has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador tries to lock up and control but Just Training gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Just Training.
Matador tries to hold on but Just Training pushes him away.
Just Training raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matador tries to hold on but Just Training postures up.
Matador in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Just Training has control of Matador's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matador regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Just Training controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just Training with good strikes from the mount here!
Just Training can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matador is looking to escape.
Just Training punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matador is trying to escape the mount.
Just Training with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Just Training lands a heavy elbow.
Matador is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Just Training showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Just Training fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matador sprawls well initially but Just Training persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Just Training is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matador has managed to free his arm - good work.
Just Training thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matador's head.
Matador is looking to improve his position.
Just Training sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Just Training is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training is nestled in close to Matador, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Just Training is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matador looking for a kimura from the bottom but Just Training passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Just Training tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Just Training has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Just Training is putting a hurting on Matador here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just Training passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matador!
Pauly Just Training has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matador tries to reverse the position but Just Training maintains control.
Just Training is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Just Training jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Matador is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Matador and Just Training has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Just Training in side control lands a decent elbow.
Just Training passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matador!
Just Training content just to control the position here.
Just Training looking to finish Matador with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matador!
Pauly Just Training is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Just Training controlling the position easily from mount.
Matador is squirming around, avoiding Just Training's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Matador that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matador is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just Training stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Just Training has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador tries to clinch but Just Training is having none of it.
Just Training shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matador manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Just Training passes into half guard.
Just Training is looking for a kimura but Matador is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Just Training to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Just Training is controlling the pace.
Matador trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Just Training comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Just Training 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Just Training!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 4628 p4p, 6601 weight class) and Aleksanteri Rehn (ranked 454 p4p, 538 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Karate - Kennedy. Luigi Bonifacio 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Rehn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rehn misses.
Bonifacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rehn misses with an uppercut.
Rehn fails to land with a series of punches.
Rehn swings widly with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Rehn.
Bonifacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rehn.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Rehn.
A quick step to the side and Bonifacio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rehn moves into range and clinches up with Bonifacio .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rehn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Aleksanteri Rehn has been cut.
Rehn throws an off balance right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rehn misses with an uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rehn has Bonifacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Rehn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Rehn slowing the pace effectively.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Rehn's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rehn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rehn tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Rehn back against the cage.
Rehn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonifacio is pushing Rehn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rehn misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rehn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rehn is taking a breather. Bonifacio 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.
Rehn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rehn trying to control from Bonifacio 's half guard. Bonifacio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Rehn from controlling successfully.
Bonifacio pulls Rehn in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehn trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Bonifacio 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rehn misses with a left hand
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Rehn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehn wants to clinch but Bonifacio slips to the side
and Bonifacio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rehn throws a right hand that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a huge left! Rehn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bonifacio isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rehn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bonifacio !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Texas (ranked 4100 p4p, 6138 weight class) and Micky Mcminny (ranked 416 p4p, 517 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Micky Mcminny!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas connects with a right hand. Mcminny shakes it off.
It looks like Micky Mcminny has been cut.
Texas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Texas misses with an uppercut
and Mcminny counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcminny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mcminny.
Texas is trying to pull guard but Mcminny has him pressed against the cage.
Texas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Texas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Texas jumps guard and drags Mcminny to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcminny distracts Texas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcminny connects with a couple of short punches.
Texas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.
Texas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcminny defends it easily.
Texas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcminny sitting in guard here, content to control.
Texas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcminny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcminny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Texas has his foot on Mcminny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcminny works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcminny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Texas keeping moving, preventing Mcminny from controlling successfully.
Mcminny distracts Texas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Texas looking for a guillotine here but Mcminny defends easily.
Texas wants to sweep here but Mcminny controlling him for the moment.
Texas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcminny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcminny is working Texas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texas has his feet on Mcminny's thighs here. He's pushed Mcminny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mcminny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Texas!
A victorious Ryan Texas 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Colton Ortiz (ranked 2284 p4p, 5597 weight class) and Benito Rummy (ranked 216 p4p, 418 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Benito Rummy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benito Rummy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rummy thows a leg kick but Ortiz checks it
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortiz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rummy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rummy trying to control the position here.
Ortiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rummy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ortiz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rummy screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ortiz! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Colton Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 24868 p4p, 5876 weight class) and Tirako Naroggu (ranked 708 p4p, 553 weight class). Kesik comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę - Presja. Tirako Naroggu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cezary Kesik's chin.
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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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cezary Kesik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tirako Naroggu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naroggu misses with a double jab
and Kesik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naroggu keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Naroggu.
Naroggu misses with a combination
and Kesik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kesik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naroggu.
Naroggu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kesik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naroggu's hands.
Naroggu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Kesik tries to work over Naroggu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kesik is looking to control Naroggu's arms but Naroggu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kesik has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Kesik's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naroggu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kesik clinches up with Naroggu and pushes him back against the cage.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Naroggu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kesik after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naroggu blocks the elbow strike.
Naroggu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naroggu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Naroggu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naroggu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naroggu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown but Kesik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kesik is looking to clinch.
Naroggu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Naroggu does no damage.
Naroggu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesik circles away quickly and effectively.
Kesik moves into the clinch.
Naroggu wants a takedown but no success here.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tirako Naroggu.
Good body shot from Kesik.
Kesik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kesik avoiding damage as Naroggu throws knees to the body.
Naroggu is trying to push Kesik away but Kesik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kesik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naroggu backwards.
Kesik avoids a wild elbow strike from Naroggu.
Kesik trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naroggu or not.
Naroggu looks winded!
Kesik scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naroggu breaks the clinch.
Naroggu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesik.
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kesik.
Naroggu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Naroggu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kesik.
Kesik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik being controlled against the cage.
Naroggu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kesik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naroggu misses with a shot to the body
letting Kesik counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kesik sprawls well. Kesik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naroggu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesik pushes Naroggu up against the cage in a clinch.
Naroggu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesik wants to clinch.
Naroggu feints and as Kesik raises his hands in defense, Naroggu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kesik wriggles free and stands up.
Naroggu misses with an uppercut
letting Kesik counter with a right hand.
Kesik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Naroggu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Naroggu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kesik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naroggu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naroggu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kesik counters with a three punch combo that has Naroggu backing up. Naroggu nods at Kesik to acknowledge the strikes.
Naroggu throws the kick towards the body but Kesik avoids it.
Kesik throws a big counter combination but Naroggu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kesik doesn't manage to clinch there - Naroggu circles away.
Kesik clinches up against the cage.
Naroggu stalling in the clinch.
Naroggu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kesik can't fight it off and eventually Naroggu manages to take the fight to the floor. Kesik looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Naroggu throws a strike but Kesik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naroggu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kesik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naroggu wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Cezary Kesik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kesik misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Naroggu. No joy for Kesik on that attempt.
Naroggu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kesik moves in looking to clinch but Naroggu pushes him off.
Naroggu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kesik.
Naroggu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kesik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naroggu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kesik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naroggu but Naroggu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naroggu! But no joy.
Naroggu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kesik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naroggu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik wants to clinch up but Naroggu keeps it at a distance.
Naroggu throws a counter combo.
Kesik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kesik walks into a jab.
Tirako Naroggu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naroggu throws a series of punches but Kesik moves out of range.
Cezary Kesik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kesik ducks right into an uppercut from Naroggu.
Naroggu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesik.
It seemed like Naroggu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naroggu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesik.
Kesik closes the distance and clinches up with Naroggu, looking for a takedown. Kesik pushes Naroggu against the cage but Naroggu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezary Kesik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Naroggu. Those never looked like landing.
Kesik misses with a double jab.
Naroggu looks to land a left hand but Kesik moved out of range nicely.
Naroggu throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kesik counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kesik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kesik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kesik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naroggu advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naroggu looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naroggu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kesik turns into him and now he's in Naroggu's guard.
Naroggu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kesik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik wanted to stand there but Naroggu had control of the position.
Naroggu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naroggu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naroggu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Naroggu won't let him.
Naroggu has his foot on Kesik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kesik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kesik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naroggu's guard.
Naroggu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirako Naroggu 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!
Naroggu looks to land a combination. Kesik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naroggu tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Naroggu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Naroggu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesik avoids it.
Kesik can't find room to land a body shot as Naroggu controls the action.
Kesik trying to land knees to the body.
Naroggu has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kesik pushes off an throws an elbow but Naroggu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kesik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naroggu avoiding damage as Kesik throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik working Naroggu over with knees to the body.
Naroggu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kesik taking a breather.
Naroggu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kesik is defending well for now.
Naroggu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kesik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Naroggu's guard.
Naroggu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Naroggu is proving hard to escape from.
Kesik gets to his feet. Naroggu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Naroggu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naroggu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naroggu has closed the distance and engaged Kesik in a clinch.
Kesik is leaning against Naroggu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kesik presses Naroggu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naroggu is trying to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling him.
Naroggu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naroggu trying to land knees to the body.
Kesik scores with a shot to the side of Naroggu's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kesik scores a nice knee to the body.
Kesik lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kesik is leaning against Naroggu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kesik - that landed with a thud.
Kesik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kesik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesik is looking to clinch but Naroggu is avoiding it.
Kesik tries to clinch but Naroggu moves out of range.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch but Naroggu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kesik is looking to clinch.
Kesik blocks a head kick by Naroggu.
Tirako Naroggu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naroggu misses with a leg kick.
Kesik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naroggu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Naroggu's waist but Naroggu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kesik off to one side.
Naroggu with a poor takedown
and Kesik counters with a two punch combo.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naroggu keeps the fight on the outside.
Naroggu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kesik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kesik moves in looking to clinch but Naroggu pushes him off.
Kesik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kesik wants to clinch.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naroggu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kesik shoots in but Naroggu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naroggu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naroggu gets a double leg takedown into Kesik's guard.
Naroggu wants to pass the guard but Kesik is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naroggu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naroggu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naroggu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naroggu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Naroggu won't allow Kesik to get back to his feet.
Naroggu is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezary Kesik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kesik 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cezary Kesik!
A relieved looking Cezary Kesik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 2785 p4p, 4513 weight class) and Don Kras (ranked 299 p4p, 432 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270
5 - 2 - 0 |
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238
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Kras!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kras throws a series of punches but Denovan avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kras has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Denovan closes the distance and clinches.
Kras tries to work over Denovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denovan pulls guard successfully.
Kras wants to stand but Denovan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Denovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kras's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denovan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kras's guard.
Denovan is taking a breather. Kras says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denovan wants to pass to mount but Kras is defending the position.
Denovan controlling the action here.
Denovan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kras defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Denovan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kras is trying to stand up here but Denovan is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Denovan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denovan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denovan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kras fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kras leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denovan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kras misses with a punch to the body.
Denovan successfully pulls guard.
Denovan is pulling down on Kras's head to control his posture.
Denovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kras wants to stand but Denovan is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kras stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Denovan clinches.
Kras lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kras using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denovan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Denovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kras working Denovan over with knees to the body.
Kras is trying to break the clinch but Denovan is controlling him.
Kras trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kras is trying to break free.
Denovan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kras pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kras wants to get back to striking at distance but Denovan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Denovan lands with a right hand.
Kras has Denovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kras is trying to break free.
Kras misses with some punches.
Kras wants to get back to striking at distance but Denovan won't allow it.
Kras is trying to break free.
Denovan avoids the elbow strike from Kras, against the cage.
Kras looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kras stops a takedown attempt from Denovan.
Kras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denovan managing to block the knees to the body from Kras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denovan breaks from the clinch.
Kras throws a series of punches but Denovan moves out of range.
Denovan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denovan duly obliges.
It looks like Don Kras has been cut.
Denovan scores with a jab. Kras acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Denovan looks to land a combination. Kras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Denovan closes the distance and pushes Kras back into the cage.
Kras trying to land knees to the body.
Kras tries to land knees in the clinch but Denovan avoids the damage to the body.
Kras is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denovan is defending well for now.
Kras lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kras struggles to land a body shot inside as Denovan controls his hands.
Denovan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kras misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kras stalling in the clinch but Denovan improves position.
Denovan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kras wants to stand but Denovan is controlling the position.
Denovan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denovan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denovan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Denovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denovan won't allow Kras to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denovan throws a series of punches but Kras moves out of range.
Denovan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kras off the cage and back into range.
Denovan throws a head kick that half lands.
Kras gets a clinch.
Kras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kras stalling the fight.
Denovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denovan breaks from the clinch.
Denovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kras doesn't seem bothered though.
Denovan lands a leg kick that knocks Kras off balance momentarily.
Jett Denovan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Denovan lands but Kras takes it in his stride.
Jett Denovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denovan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kras, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kras tries to break free but Denovan pushes him back against the cage.
Kras is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kras is looking to control Denovan's arms but Denovan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kras has his back to the cage.
Kras is trying to break the clinch but Denovan is controlling him.
Kras pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kras missing with knees to the body.
Denovan jumps guard and drags Kras to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kras wants to stand but Denovan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Kras's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kras instigates a clinch.
Denovan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kras clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Denovan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Denovan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kras doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kras covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kras has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Denovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denovan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Denovan missing with strikes from the back.
Denovan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Denovan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
What can Kras do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Denovan continues to stall.
Kras preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Denovan.
Don Kras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denovan misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denovan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jett Denovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denovan 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.
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.
More hug and hope from Denovan.
Denovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kras can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kras is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jett Denovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denovan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jett Denovan!
Jett Denovan gave a mention to KO GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talon Orion (ranked 1542 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Justin Purcell (ranked 166 p4p, 212 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Talon Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Purcell connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Purcell.
Purcell throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Purcell's torso.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion digs a good hook to Purcell's body.
We've been hearing reports that Orion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Orion swings for the body but Purcell moves out of range.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Purcell rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Purcell misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Purcell lands with a shot to the body.
Purcell clinches up with Orion and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Purcell.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Orion holds him up against the cage and eventually Purcell drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Purcell avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Purcell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Purcell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion is looking to wear down Purcell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Purcell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Purcell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orion has picked Purcell up and slammed him! Purcell can't keep hold of the triangle and Orion manages to pass to side control!
Purcell can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell bucks up and tries to throw Orion off but instead Orion has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Purcell right now.
Orion has good solid back control here.
Purcell trying to control the hands but Orion won't let him.
Orion keeps control of the position as Purcell tries to break free.
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.
Purcell is trying to stand back up.
Orion controls the position.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Orion 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.
Purcell looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
It looked like Orion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Purcell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Purcell.
Orion scores with a jab.
Purcell shoots in and drives through. Orion sprawls well.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Purcell misses the jab.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Purcell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Purcell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Purcell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell fakes the leg kick and cracks Orion in the body.
Orion is looking to chop away at Purcell's legs.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Purcell misses with a leg kick
so Orion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet but Orion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell wants to hit a sweep here but Orion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Purcell there!
Purcell tries to hold on but Orion pushes him away.
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Purcell tries to lock up and control but Orion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Talon Orion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Orion.
Purcell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Purcell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Purcell is just holding on here. Orion manages to take his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Purcell rolls, trying to escape but Orion keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Orion controlling the positon.
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.
Orion continues to stall.
Purcell is really stuck here.
Purcell trying to control but not successfully.
Orion controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Orion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Purcell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Purcell moves out of range easily.
Purcell feints the counter takedown.
Talon Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purcell misses with a kick to the body.
Purcell checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Purcell can do to turn this around?
Purcell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Purcell stuffs the takedown.
Purcell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Purcell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Orion won't allow it.
Purcell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orion walks away with a smile on his face. Purcell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Purcell throws a big shot that misses.
Purcell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orion wants to clinch up but Purcell keeps it at a distance.
Purcell tries to bum rush Orion with a series of wild strikes but Orion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion takes one to the chin there.
Purcell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion moves into the clinch successfully.
Purcell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Purcell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orion has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Orion stalls from top position.
Justin Purcell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Orion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Purcell to his feet.
Donk. Orion catches Purcell right on the button with a cross.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion takes a swing at Purcell's ribcage but misses.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell takes the fight into the clinch.
Purcell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Purcell.
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Purcell looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Purcell is defended easily by Orion.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell misses with the combination.
Purcell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Purcell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion lands a jab to Purcell's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Purcell throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion feints a jab promting Purcell to slip. Orion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Purcell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Justin Purcell has been cut.
Orion looks to land a combination but Purcell avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion thuds a left hand into Purcell's body.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Orion scores with a nice strike.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Purcell tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Purcell.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Purcell in his tracks.
Orion moves out of range as Purcell strikes.
Orion jabs Purcell right on the nose. Purcell blinks but takes it well.
Orion misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Purcell! But no joy.
Talon Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orion 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Orion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kribbson Diaz (ranked 1630 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 231 p4p, 242 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kribbson Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartmann manages to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Hartmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Hartmann to get to half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hartmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartmann defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartmann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz working for a triangle but Hartmann defends it easily.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hartmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Hartmann postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hartmann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Hartmann defends easily.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hartmann landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his feet on Hartmann's thighs here. He's pushed Hartmann off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hartmann screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kribbson Diaz!
Kribbson Diaz took some time post fight to say the following; 'I Want to thank the fans and everyone training out of Kribbson's MMA Garage.'.
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