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RRFC 44: Gunn vs De Lima PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Wellington (ranked 2973 p4p, 3541 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 377 p4p, 428 weight class). Gracie has chosen Limp Bizkit - Rollin' as his entrance music. Humphrey Wellington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Wellington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wellington manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Wellington's guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wellington 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Wellington wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wellington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wellington should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Wellington should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Dunkan (ranked 3627 p4p, 2136 weight class) and Don Sheidu (ranked 197 p4p, 126 weight class). Don Sheidu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dunkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Sheidu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunkan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunkan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheidu is fending him off so far but Dunkan persists. Nope, Sheidu circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunkan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown but Dunkan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheidu fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu misses with a takedown attempt - Dunkan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheidu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kevin Dunkan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Sheidu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkan shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheidu tries to sprawl out of it but Dunkan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheidu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheidu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunkan with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dunkan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheidu, which made it look bad.
And Sheidu tries to counter it with a takedown but Dunkan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dunkan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheidu.
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.
Sheidu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunkan has time to react.
Sheidu slaps away a takedown attempt from Dunkan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sheidu wants to counter with a clinch but Dunkan pushes him away.
Dunkan shoots in for a takedown but Sheidu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheidu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dunkan loads up on a big right hand but Sheidu slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheidu but Sheidu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunkan shoots in for a takedown but Sheidu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunkan slips a straight right by Sheidu.
Sheidu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunkan.
Sheidu gets the takedown into side control.
Sheidu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunkan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheidu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dunkan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sheidu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dunkan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sheidu lets go of the hold and Dunkan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Sheidu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 1189 p4p, 1815 weight class) and Marshall Train (ranked 138 p4p, 206 weight class). Nathan Leal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Train!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leal counters with a left hand that sends Train to the canvas!
 Train is rocked!
 It looks like Marshall Train has been cut.
Leal gets to his feet - Train follows without any prompting.
Train with a poor takedown
and Leal rattles Train with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Train tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Leal dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Train stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
After winning the bout, Nathan Leal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Doms (ranked 1797 p4p, 2889 weight class) and Alex Martens (ranked 215 p4p, 320 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martens's choice of entrance music: The XX - Intro. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex Martens enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Doms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Martens!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martens throws a sloppy head kick and Doms moves out of range easily.
Martens moves out of range as Doms throws a body kick.
Martens was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Martens misses with a looping left.
Doms is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've been informed that Martens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alex Martens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martens motions for Doms to come forward. Martens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms throws a counter high kick but Martens was just alert enough to avoid it.
Martens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doms misses with a head kick.
Martens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Doms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doms moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doms tries to keep at a distance but Martens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doms's face.
Doms takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doms tries to stall but Martens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martens landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms breaks from the clinch.
Doms throws a head kick that misses.
Martens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doms thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doms throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martens. Martens obviously looking to wear him down.
Martens throws a leg kick that misses.
Martens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doms moves away.
Doms is looking to chop away at Martens's legs.
Martens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doms tries to land a front kick but Martens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martens avoids the head kick by Doms.
Doms is looking to score with low kicks.
Martens unleashes a big counter combination but Doms bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martens throws a leg kick
and Doms counters with a low kick, right behind Martens 's knee.
Martens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martens moves out of range of the body kick.
Doms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martens. That's going to slow Doms down.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doms checks a low kick from Martens.
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!
Martens misses with a wild body shot.
Doms misses with a body kick.
Doms throws a lazy body kick
and Doms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Martens misses
and Doms counters with a nice leg kick.
Doms moves out of range of the leg kick from Martens.
Doms is looking to counter with a body kick.
Martens throws a leg kick
and Doms counters with a low kick, right behind Martens 's knee.
Doms throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martens.
Doms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martens.
It appears Doms was looking to counter with a kick there.
Doms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martens moves away.
Martens is looking for the big counter here.
Martens throws a jab but it's blocked by Doms.
Martens misses with a leg kick.
Martens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
Martens lands a leg kick that knocks Doms off balance momentarily.
Doms throws the kick towards the body but Martens avoids it.
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doms misses with a kick to the body.
Doms looks for the body kick but Martens saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Martens throws a wild body kick that Doms sees coming a mile off.
Doms slips under a jab from Martens.
Martens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martens closes the distance but Doms moves to the side
and Doms counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martens checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doms.
Doms takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Doms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doms lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martens throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Martens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doms on the side of the head.
Doms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doms breaks from the clinch.
Doms looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doms pushes Martens away with a front kick.
Doms takes one to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Martens 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.
Martens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martens lands a jab to the nose.
Doms connects with an inside leg kick.
Martens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Martens there.
Martens throws a leg kick
and Doms counters with a body kick that stops Martens in his tracks momentarily.
Doms tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doms misses with a leg kick.
Martens tries a low kick but Doms avoids it.
Doms tries to land a leg kick but Martens saw it coming and moves away.
Martens is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martens.
Doms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Doms.
Doms takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Doms misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martens misses with a body kick.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Martens looks to throw the jab but Doms is out of range.
Doms lands a leg kick that knocks Martens off balance momentarily.
Martens misses with the combination.
Doms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martens's sensitive parts.
Martens misses with a leg kick
and Doms counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Doms moves out of range of the leg kick from Martens.
Martens throws a leg kick but Doms sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Martens instigates a clinch.
Doms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martens misses with a straight left.
Doms is looking to counter with head kicks.
Doms throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doms throws a sloppy head kick and Martens moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martens.
Martens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martens throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Doms throws the kick towards the body but Martens avoids it.
Doms scores with a nice right hand.
Martens is looking to land body kicks.
Doms checks a leg kick.
Doms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martens.
Martens connects with a crisp jab.
Martens moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
Doms blocks the body kick.
Doms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doms throws a sloppy head kick and Martens moves out of range easily.
Martens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martens.
Doms half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martens instigates a clinch.
Doms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frankie Doms is winning the standup battle so far.
Martens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martens swings widly with a right hand
and Doms counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Martens misses with a few strikes there.
Martens just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDoms.
Martens misses with a left hand
and Doms counters with a nice kick to the body.
Doms swats away the attempt to clinch by Martens.
Doms checks a low kick from Martens.
Martens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Doms.
Martens throws a low kick, looking for Doms's leg but Doms calmly moves out of range.
Martens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doms blocks a low kick nicely.
Martens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martens motions for Doms to come forward. Martens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martens lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martens throws a front kick aimed at Doms's knee but Doms avoids it well.
Doms misses with a head kick.
Doms circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martens lands a nice looking body kick.
Martens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doms blocks a head kick by Martens.
Doms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doms tries a low kick but Martens avoids it.
Doms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doms throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martens counters with a straight right hand.
Doms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Martens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Martens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doms tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martens avoids the head kick by Doms.
Martens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doms counters with a thumping low kick.
Martens tries to work over Doms's front leg with a kick but Doms checks it.
Martens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doms is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martens cracks Doms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doms. Martens shrugs it off though.
Doms gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doms throws the kick towards the body but Martens avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doms misses with a low kick as Martens jumps back.
Martens wants to clinch up but Doms keeps it at a distance.
Martens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doms misses with a low kick as Martens jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martens moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
Doms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martens misses with a leg kick.
It appears Doms was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martens tries to clinch up but Doms circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Doms blocks the low kick.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doms.
Doms feints and then cracks Martens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martens down.
That kick from Doms tenderised Martens's leg. Martens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doms is looking to land body kicks.
Doms misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Doms misses.
Martens blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martens.
Martens misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Martens lands.
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martens throws a looping overhand right but Doms ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Doms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick lands for Martens.
That kick from Doms tenderised Martens's leg. Martens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Doms counters with a quick kick to the body but Martens blocks it.
Doms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doms fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martens is out of range.
Martens lands a jab-cross combination.
Martens throws a hook but Doms blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doms throws the kick towards the body but Martens avoids it.
Martens checks the leg kick.
Martens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doms blocks a head kick by Martens.
Martens lands a jab to the head.
Martens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
Doms misses with a body shot
and Martens counters with a head kick. That will keep Doms thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Doms moves out of range as Martens strikes.
Doms thinks about countering with a body kick.
Martens avoids the head kick by Doms.
Martens thinks about the counter body kick.
Doms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doms tries to land a front kick but Martens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frankie Doms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martens thumps Doms with a low kick.
Martens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doms. Doms obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Doms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martens.
Doms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martens duly obliges.
Martens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doms looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doms misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doms crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martens - the referee stops the clock and Doms gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martens. Doms manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martens was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doms blocks it with crossed arms.
Martens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martens.
Martens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Martens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martens 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Martens!
Alex Martens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Etebo (ranked 1736 p4p, 3489 weight class) and Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 196 p4p, 358 weight class). Urwifs Othrguy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
280
3 - 0 - 0 |
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29
258
7 - 6 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semi Etebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urwifs Othrguy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othrguy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Etebo scores with a decent looking hook.
Etebo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Othrguy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Othrguy misses.
Othrguy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Etebo.
Othrguy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Othrguy.
Othrguy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Etebo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Etebo misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etebo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Etebo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Othrguy slips a jab from Etebo.
Othrguy is looking for the big counter here.
Semi Etebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Othrguy blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo tests Othrguy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Othrguy misses.
A little feinted left hand from Etebo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etebo. Othrguy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Etebo swings for the body but Othrguy moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Etebo misses the target.
Etebo moves out of range as Othrguy strikes.
Othrguy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Etebo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Etebo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Othrguy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Etebo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Othrguy moves away.
Etebo lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etebo lands a glancing blow to the side of Othrguy's head.
Othrguy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Etebo throws a shot from downtown. Othrguy moves away and avoids it.
Othrguy with the counter takedown but Etebo avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Etebo enables Othrguy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Etebo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Othrguy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Othrguy wants to control from the top but Etebo keeps moving.
Othrguy looking to pass the guard.
Othrguy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Etebo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Othrguy, into his guard.
Othrguy is pulling down on Etebo's head. It's preventing any offense from Etebo, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Othrguy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Etebo gets to his feet - Othrguy follows without any prompting.
Othrguy ducks under a wild hook from Etebo.
Etebo misses with a hook.
Etebo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Etebo tries a body shot but Othrguy blocks it.
Othrguy is looking for a takedown.
Etebo tries a body shot but Othrguy blocks it.
Etebo lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
Othrguy prevents a body shot from Etebo.
Othrguy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Etebo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Etebo works on Othrguy's body with a couple of short punches.
Etebo lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Etebo.
Etebo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Othrguy backwards.
Othrguy is looking for a takedown.
Semi Etebo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urwifs Othrguy.
Othrguy looks winded!
Etebo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Etebo tries to work over Othrguy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Etebo.
Etebo digs a right hand into Othrguy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Othrguy's gas tank.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Etebo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urwifs Othrguy's cut.
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.
Etebo scores with a sloppy right hand. Othrguy should have avoided that one.
Etebo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Othrguy has time to react.
Othrguy misses with the combination.
Etebo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Othrguy.
Etebo throws a hook to the side of Othrguy's head but Othrguy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Etebo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Etebo throws a body shot but no joy.
Etebo sets himself, and Othrguy steps forward looking for the clinch! Etebo avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Othrguy with that takedown attempt.
Etebo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Othrguy can't get the takedown.
Etebo struggles to land a body shot inside as Othrguy controls his hands.
Othrguy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Etebo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Semi Etebo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urwifs Othrguy.
Etebo lands with a shot to the body.
Etebo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Othrguy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Othrguy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Etebo throws a body punch but Othrguy moves out of range.
Etebo misses with a body shot.
Etebo throws a jab but it's blocked by Othrguy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Othrguy moves out of range as Etebo strikes.
Othrguy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Etebo.
Semi Etebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Othrguy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Etebo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Etebo wants it to stay on the feet.
Etebo leaves Othrguy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Etebo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Etebo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Etebo misses with a looping left.
Othrguy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Othrguy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Etebo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etebo throws a combination. Othrguy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Urwifs Othrguy's cut even more.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Etebo!
Semi Etebo is winning the standup battle so far.
Etebo rushes Othrguy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Othrguy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Etebo is defending well.
Etebo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Othrguy's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Etebo.
Othrguy is working for takedown but Etebo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Othrguy is breathing heavily.
Othrguy tries to score a body lock takedown but Etebo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Othrguy has Etebo pressed against the cage, preventing Etebo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Etebo tries to throw a body punch but Othrguy avoids it by throwing Etebo back against the cage.
Etebo struggles to land a body shot inside as Othrguy controls his hands.
Etebo pushes Othrguy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Othrguy prevents Etebo from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Etebo.
A left hand lands to the body for Etebo.
Etebo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Othrguy backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Etebo.
The cut above Urwifs Othrguy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.
Semi Etebo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Etebo digs a right hand into Othrguy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Othrguy's gas tank.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Etebo.
Nice body punch from Etebo.
Etebo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Etebo tries to work over Othrguy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Etebo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Etebo can't find room to land a body shot as Othrguy controls the action.
Etebo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Etebo is working Othrguy over against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Etebo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urwifs Othrguy's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Etebo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Othrguy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Etebo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Othrguy tries to counter with a clinch but Etebo shakes him off and moves away.
Etebo lands a nice shot to the body.
Etebo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Othrguy on the side of the head.
Othrguy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Etebo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Etebo gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etebo works on Othrguy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Etebo as the two fighters clinch.
Etebo lands a body punch.
Othrguy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Etebo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo moves into range and clinches up with Othrguy.
Etebo drops Othrguy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Othrguy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Othrguy is rocked!
Etebo breaks the clinch.
Othrguy is still on wobbly legs! Can Etebo finish him?
Etebo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Etebo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Othrguy takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Etebo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semi Etebo!
In defeat, Urwifs Othrguy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was cheated'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ford (ranked 1571 p4p, 2733 weight class) and Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit (ranked 185 p4p, 304 weight class). Sitsongrit has chosen URSO O INVENC�VE as his entrance music. Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
161
10 - 4 - 0 |
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20
159
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, 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!
Ford scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Ford moves out of range.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ford lands a left and a right that send Sitsongrit crashing to the mat, dazed. Ford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sitsongrit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford lands with a right and another and another! Sitsongrit is in big trouble! Ford lands again and this time it's lights out for Sitsongrit! A quality knockout there for Ford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 705 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Kyle Lewis (ranked 103 p4p, 211 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, URSO O INVENC�VEL. Lewis has chosen DMX - Slippin as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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22
200
7 - 0 - 0 |
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28
199
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lewis is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva 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.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Lewis bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis frees his head quite easily.
Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Silva but it's paid off an Lewis is forced to tap! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva!
After winning the bout, Rickson Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Anthony (ranked 410 p4p, 1100 weight class) and Araki Kenjiro (ranked 66 p4p, 167 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Anthony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony thuds a left hand into Kenjiro's body.
Anthony on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenjiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenjiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
Anthony avoids the elbow strike from Kenjiro, against the cage.
Anthony misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthony.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
Anthony cracks Kenjiro with a nice body shot.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro misses with a knee strike.
Anthony avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Anthony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthony lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Kenjiro has a couple of punches blocked by Anthony.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Anthony as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Marc Anthony has been cut.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Anthony won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anthony throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
Kenjiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anthony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenjiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anthony seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kenjiro can turn it around.
Kenjiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anthony's efforts to push away.
Anthony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenjiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenjiro lands a head shot.
Kenjiro throws a push kick but Anthony slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenjiro.
Anthony is looking to chop away at Kenjiro's legs.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body. Kenjiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenjiro tried to score with a low kick but Anthony checks it.
A cross from Anthony lands.
Anthony throws a good cross that connects.
Anthony fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kenjiro is out of range.
Kenjiro slips a jab from Anthony.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a nice looking body kick.
Kenjiro fakes the leg kick and cracks Anthony in the body.
Anthony cracks a nice hook into Kenjiro's ribs.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick which misses Anthony's front leg but catches the back leg as Anthony tries to avoid it.
Anthony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthony moves out of range of the body kick from Kenjiro.
Good exchange - Anthony coming out on top.
Anthony misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro with the inside leg kick.
Anthony attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Anthony.
Anthony scores with a three punch combo!
Anthony tries to land a leg kick but Kenjiro saw it coming and moves away.
Anthony tries to bum rush Kenjiro with a series of wild strikes but Kenjiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenjiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looks to land a body kick but Anthony moved away.
Kenjiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenjiro backwards.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Anthony.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling him.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
Anthony lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenjiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Anthony avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Anthony.
Kenjiro looks winded!
Kenjiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anthony wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anthony wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenjiro won't allow it.
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
Anthony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenjiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenjiro takes a shot to the head.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Marc Anthony will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Anthony's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anthony drops Kenjiro with a beautiful combination! Kenjiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anthony is looking for the KO!
Anthony connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kenjiro covering up! Anthony comes in with a big uppercut and Kenjiro goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marc Anthony!
Marc Anthony retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 443 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 25 p4p, 81 weight class). Bokhchuud comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ErgeSholee Biste Turda kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhchuud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bohizdar.
Bokhchuud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bokhchuud fails with the takedown.
Bohizdar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bohizdar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bohizdar throws a low kick, looking for Bokhchuud's leg but Bokhchuud calmly moves out of range.
Bokhchuud misses with a takedown attempt - Bohizdar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bohizdar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bokhchuud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohizdar lands with a cross.
Bohizdar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bohizdar throws a nice looking combination but Bokhchuud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bohizdar throws a lazy right hand but Bokhchuud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bokhchuud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bohizdar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Bokhchuud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bokhchuud darts in and clinches Bohizdar up against the cage.
Bokhchuud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohizdar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bohizdar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bohizdar breaks Bokhchuud's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bohizdar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bohizdar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bohizdar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bokhchuud is keeping the position for now.
Bohizdar preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bohizdar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bohizdar stopping the sweep attempt from Bokhchuud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokhchuud keeping moving, preventing Bohizdar from controlling successfully.
Bohizdar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bokhchuud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bohizdar controls the pace.
Bohizdar preventing the sweep.
Bokhchuud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bohizdar controls the pace.
Bohizdar forces his way into half guard.
Bokhchuud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bokhchuud is not content to let Bohizdar control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar trying to pass the guard but Bokhchuud defending well.
Bokhchuud wants to improve his position but Bohizdar is controlling well.
Bokhchuud is looking to control Bohizdar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bokhchuud avoid being mounted?
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Bohizdar keeps him under control.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Bohizdar seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bokhchuud can do anything to dispel that myth.
Further stalling from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar wants to take a breather but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokhchuud trying to control here.
Bohizdar is looking to take a break and control but Bokhchuud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bokhchuud tries to get to full guard but Bohizdar has control of the leg.
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.
Bohizdar is trying to work for a kimura but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Bokhchuud is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bohizdar stops Bokhchuud from getting back to his feet.
Bohizdar is trying to control the action in half guard but Bokhchuud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bohizdar wants to pass the guard but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Bokhchuud trying to control here.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Bohizdar keeps him under control.
Bohizdar is taking a breather. Bokhchuud 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bokhchuud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bokhchuud moves out of range as Bohizdar strikes.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohizdar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good work by Bokhchuud as he checks the leg kick.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and pushes Bohizdar back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bohizdar throws an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud goes for a takedown attempt but Bohizdar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud ducks under a wild hook from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud shoots for a takedown but Bohizdar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bohizdar misses with a low kick.
Bokhchuud fails with the takedown.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar throws a jab when Bokhchuud was well out of range.
Bokhchuud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bohizdar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bokhchuud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bokhchuud can do to turn this around?
Bohizdar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bokhchuud's head.
Bohizdar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bokhchuud has a takedown stuffed.
Bokhchuud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bohizdar throws out the jab.
Bokhchuud fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bohizdar to the ground. Bokhchuud is now in Bohizdar's guard.
Bokhchuud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bokhchuud wants to control from the top but Bohizdar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar is trying to control the position but Bokhchuud postures up.
Bokhchuud stopping the sweep attempt from Bohizdar.
Bokhchuud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bokhchuud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bohizdar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bokhchuud has managed to get both his arms back between Bohizdar's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar managing to control the position.
Bohizdar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bohizdar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiril Bohizdar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bokhchuud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bohizdar.
Bokhchuud checks a leg kick.
Bokhchuud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bohizdar defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is looking to clinch.
Bohizdar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bohizdar sets himself, and Bokhchuud steps forward looking for the clinch! Bohizdar avoids it this time.
Bohizdar loads up on a big right hand but Bokhchuud slips the punch.
Bohizdar misses with a low kick as Bokhchuud jumps back.
Bokhchuud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bohizdar tries to score with a low kick but Bokhchuud moves his leg out of the way.
Bokhchuud has Bohizdar up against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhchuud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bohizdar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bohizdar breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Bohizdar. No joy for Bokhchuud on that attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar connects with an inside leg kick.
Bokhchuud wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and pushes Bohizdar back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Bohizdar prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Bohizdar breaks the clinch.
Bokhchuud gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud is looking to take a break and control but Bohizdar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohizdar wants to control but Bokhchuud postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar tries to buck Bokhchuud off but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
Bohizdar is working hard here to advance position.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Bohizdar is keeping him busy.
Bohizdar wants to control but Bokhchuud postures up.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position but Bohizdar is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bohizdar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bohizdar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bokhchuud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bokhchuud takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bohizdar misses with a looping left.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bohizdar as he avoids it easily.
Bohizdar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bokhchuud checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bokhchuud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bohizdar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud clinches.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bokhchuud has Bohizdar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bohizdar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
Nice body punch from Bohizdar.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Bohizdar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bokhchuud backwards.
Bohizdar breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud takes the fight into the clinch.
Bohizdar breaks from the clinch.
Bohizdar throws out a loose jab but Bokhchuud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhchuud shoots in looking for a takedown but Bohizdar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bokhchuud's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bohizdar misses with a hook. Bokhchuud ducked under it nicely.
Bohizdar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokhchuud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bokhchuud has a takedown stuffed.
Kiril Bohizdar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bohizdar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Bohizdar slams his shin into Bokhchuud's torso.
Bohizdar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bokhchuud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bohizdar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bokhchuud somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch up.
It looked like Bohizdar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bokhchuud.
Bohizdar throws a good cross that connects.
Bohizdar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bokhchuud.
Bohizdar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bohizdar wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bokhchuuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bokhchuud was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bohizdar is trying to control Bokhchuud's posture but Bokhchuud avoids it.
Bohizdar is looking for a sweep.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
That's time! Bohizdar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bohizdar takes a swing at Bokhchuud's ribcage but misses.
Bokhchuud moves forwards but Bohizdar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bokhchuud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bohizdar, pushing him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bohizdar.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Bohizdar blocks an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bohizdar regains guard immediately.
Bokhchuud trying to control but Bohizdar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohizdar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bokhchuud controls the pace.
Bokhchuud trying to control but Bohizdar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud won't allow Bohizdar to sweep him here.
Bohizdar wants to stand but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Bohizdar keeping moving, preventing Bokhchuud from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bohizdar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bohizdar stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bokhchuud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bohizdar is fending him off so far but Bokhchuud persists. Nope, Bohizdar circles away and we're back to standing.
Bohizdar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bohizdar misses with a head kick.
A combination from Bohizdar does no damage.
Bohizdar thuds a left hand into Bokhchuud's body.
Bohizdar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bohizdar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bohizdar quickly recovers to half guard.
Bohizdar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bokhchuud looking to pass the guard.
Bohizdar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position from guard on top but Bohizdar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bohizdar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bohizdar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bokhchuud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Bokhchuud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bohizdar looking for a guillotine here but Bokhchuud defends easily.
Bokhchuud sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar had his way with Khuchtei Bokhchuud in that round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
That's time! Bohizdar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Bohizdar misses with a straight right.
Bokhchuud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bohizdar.
Kiril Bohizdar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokhchuud avoids the head kick by Bohizdar.
Bokhchuud changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bohizdar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bohizdar tries to bench press Bokhchuud off him but Bokhchuud keeps the position.
Bohizdar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bokhchuud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bokhchuud with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohizdar trying to control but Bokhchuud postures up.
Bohizdar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bokhchuud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar manages to get to full guard.
Bokhchuud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohizdar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bokhchuud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bokhchuud advances position into side control!
Bokhchuud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bohizdar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bokhchuud off and has taken his back!
Good control from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bokhchuud is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bohizdar off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet.
Bokhchuud trying to control the hands but Bohizdar won't let him.
Bohizdar is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bokhchuud with him. Bokhchuud is trying to defend but Bohizdar has an arm under the chin now! Bokhchuud grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kiril Bohizdar!
Kiril Bohizdar retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Kiril Bohizdar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Khuchtei Bokhchuud had this to say: 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 341 p4p, 1059 weight class) and Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 45 p4p, 119 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying De Lima's choice of entrance music: Linkin Park - Numb. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo De Lima!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn connects with a right hand. De Lima shakes it off.
De Lima lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn swings for the body but De Lima moves out of range.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunn throws the left hand but De Lima avoids the punch easily.
Gunn throws a hook but De Lima blocks it.
De Lima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunn slips under a jab from De Lima.
Gunn closes the distance and pushes De Lima back into the cage.
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lima backwards.
Gunn successfully pulls guard.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
De Lima 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
De Lima is trying to keep Gunn in close.
Gunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima wants to control the position but Gunn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Lima is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunn.
De Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
De Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Gunn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gunn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Lima is just riding it out for now. Gunn eventually gives up the hold.
De Lima is trying to maintain the position but Gunn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Lima is not content to let Gunn control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gunn not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from De Lima misses.
Gunn defending well as De Lima loads up on a big left hand.
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.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunn takes a swing at De Lima's ribcage but misses.
Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Lima.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn misses with a left hand
and De Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. De Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Gunn 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.
A left lands for De Lima.
Gunn swings for the body but De Lima moves out of range.
Rodrigo De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn digs a good body shot into De Lima's ribs.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lima moves away.
De Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn clinches up with De Lima and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lima can do to turn this around?
De Lima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
De Lima prevents a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn jumps guard but De Lima stands there with Gunn around his waist. Gunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima prevents a body shot from Gunn.
De Lima can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action.
De Lima misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunn.
A hook to the body from Gunn.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands a body shot.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
Gunn lands a left hand.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath De Lima's ribcage. De Lima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Lima trying to land knees to the body.
De Lima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunn fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunn.
De Lima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Gunn as the two fighters clinch.
Gunn drags the fight down to the ground.
Gunn working for a triangle but De Lima defends it easily.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Lima defends it easily.
De Lima gets to his feet. Gunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn punishes De Lima's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
De Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lima backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunn.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunn is working De Lima over against the cage.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
De Lima takes a shot to the head.
De Lima is rocked!
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lima.
De Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Lima missing with knees to the body.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body.
De Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn successfully pulls guard.
Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Lima defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Lima defends well.
Gunn working for a triangle but De Lima defends it easily.
De Lima postures up.
De Lima advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Gunn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Gunn with a nice cross.
De Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Lima moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Lima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rex Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn postures up.
Gunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Lima keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Lima looking for a sweep but Gunn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gunn prevents De Lima from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. De Lima is in real trouble.
De Lima avoids the strikes from Gunn.
De Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
De Lima is keeping busy.
Gunn looking for the choke from the back.
De Lima showing good submission defense here.
Gunn has the hooks in. De Lima is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gunn passes his arm under De Lima's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, De Lima taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Rex Gunn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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