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HFC 27 - Rodrigues vs Ulster PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seemah Feet (ranked 2672 p4p, 3435 weight class) and Luke Valentine (ranked 375 p4p, 449 weight class). Feet's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Footsteps (Go Higher). The crowd seem to be enjoying Valentine's choice of entrance music: King Krule - Dum Surfer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seemah Feet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Feet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Feet lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Feet.
Feet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Feet misses with a looping left.
Feet misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Feet throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Feet misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feet throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
Feet swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Feet misses its intended target.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Feet has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Feet digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feet's elbow.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valentine is keeping busy.
Valentine gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine is trying to push Feet away but Feet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Feet scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feet throws a head punch that misses.
Feet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine 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!
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Feet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valentine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Feet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Feet uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine tries to work over Feet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine tries a body shot but Feet blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Feet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feet blocks an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feet misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Feet backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Feet.
Feet working aggressively here.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Feet lands an uppercut.
Feet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feet's elbow.
Feet is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Feet lands a left hand.
Feet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
Valentine looks winded!
Feet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Feet.
Good body shot from Feet.
Feet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Feet lands with a left to the head.
Feet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Feet prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feet tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine lands a jab to Feet's midsection.
Feet moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Feet blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feet.
A short right from Feet.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Feet cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Valentine gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feet misses with some punches.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feet trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Feet into the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Feet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Feet loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Feet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valentine doesn't seem bothered though.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Feet.
Feet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Feet moves away and avoids it.
Feet throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Feet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feet wants to clinch.
Feet scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Feet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Feet.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feet tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Feet.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Feet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Feet can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Feet misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feet backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Feet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feet connects with the punch.
Feet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Feet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feet drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feet misses with the head strike.
Feet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Feet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Feet tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
A left hand lands to the body for Feet.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Feet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Feet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feet scores with a shoulder strike.
Feet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
Feet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Feet misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seemah Feet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Feet working aggressively here.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Feet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feet scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Feet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seemah Feet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feet tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Feet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Seemah Feet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Feet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Feet throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Feet throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Feet looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Feet.
Feet tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feet looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Feet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Feet.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feet.
Feet swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Feet lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Feet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Feet wants to clinch.
Feet takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feet closes the distance and clinches.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine tries to work over Feet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine digs a right hand into Feet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Feet's gas tank.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Feet.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feet misses with a hook.
Feet slips under a jab from Valentine.
Feet clinches up against the cage.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feet slips a straight right by Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feet closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feet tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Feet back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feet.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Feet controls his hands.
Feet manages to break the clinch.
Feet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Feet misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Feet avoids it with no problem.
Feet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seemah Feet is winning the standup battle so far.
Feet throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Feet throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feet throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Feet lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feet.
Feet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valentine if he has to take too many more of those.
Feet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Feet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feet misses with some punches.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Feet throws a head punch that misses.
Feet blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Feet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seemah Feet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feet 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seemah Feet!
Seemah Feet 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aingot Nofud (ranked 4302 p4p, 3872 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 533 p4p, 503 weight class). Nofud comes to the cage accompanied by Offspring - Kids Aren't Alright. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aingot Nofud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kosmanov with that takedown attempt.
Nofud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nofud as he jumps to the side.
Kosmanov shoots in but Nofud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Nofud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Nofud shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Nofud misses.
An inside leg kick from Kosmanov misses.
Nofud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Nofud thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nofud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Nofud.
Nofud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nofud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nofud moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nofud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud throws a big counter combination but Kosmanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nofud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosmanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nofud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nofud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nofud tries to get out of the position.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nofud has wrist control.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nofud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nofud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosmanov.
Nofud keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nofud is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nofud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nofud 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 lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Nofud keeps moving.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nofud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud leaves Kosmanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nofud takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Nofud.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov.
Come on Nofud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nofud has double underhooks.
Nofud lands a shot to the body.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nofud throws a series of punches but Kosmanov avoids them all with ease.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nofud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nofud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Nofud misses.
Nofud throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nofud. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nofud tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Nofud finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
Nofud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nofud is looking for a counter combo.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nofud defending against the ground and pound.
Kosmanov staying calm.
Nofud is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
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 Aingot Nofud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nofud ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nofud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nofud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Nofud scores with a jab. Kosmanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nofud punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nofud slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nofud is looking to counter the offense by Kosmanov and move into the clinch.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov shoots in but Nofud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nofud moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud clinches up with Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nofud struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Nofud is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nofud has his back to the cage.
Nofud taking a breather.
Kosmanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosmanov tries to work over Nofud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nofud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nofud stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nofud has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nofud lands with a right to the head.
Nofud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Nofud controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nofud digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Nofud pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nofud scores with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Nofud pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nofud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kosmanov.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nofud is defending well.
Kosmanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nofud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kosmanov can turn it around.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kosmanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kosmanov manages to end up in side control.
Nofud tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nofud keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nofud wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Nofud is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nofud is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Nofud is trying to maintain the position but Kosmanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nofud is looking to get back to full guard here but Kosmanov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nofud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kosmanov connects with a decent elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aingot Nofud will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nofud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nofud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kosmanov on the side of the head.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Nofud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov thows a leg kick but Nofud checks it
and Nofud counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nofud defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Nofud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kosmanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nofud rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosmanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nofud circles away.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Nofud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Nofud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nofud is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nofud stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nofud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nofud. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nofud lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nofud slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Nofud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Nofud had a free shot at his head there.
Kosmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Nofud dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nofud defending well though.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Nofud is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Nofud is having none of it.
Nofud is trying to control but can't.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nofud keeps working.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice strikes from Kosmanov there.
Kosmanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nofud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud is staying active underneath Kosmanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kosmanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Nofud uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nofud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kosmanov stays in close to Nofud's body and controls the position.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud takes one to the side of the head.
Nofud tries to clinch up.
Nofud just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Nofud coming out on top.
Nofud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nofud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nofud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kosmanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nofud misses with a hook.
Kosmanov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nofud counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nofud wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nofud misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Nofud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nofud throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Nofud.
Nofud thows a body kick. Kosmanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aingot Nofud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nofud is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Aingot Nofud is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nofud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Nofud's head but Nofud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nofud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Nofud.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aingot Nofud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nofud, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aingot Nofud!
Aingot Nofud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 6578 p4p, 3172 weight class) and Tashiro Sugawara (ranked 616 p4p, 419 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tashiro Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sugawara tries to land a leg kick but Tomson saw it coming and moves away.
Sugawara shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomson sprawls well. He's pushed Sugawara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tomson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sugawara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sugawara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomson can pounce on him.
Tomson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sugawara.
As Sugawara looks to move away, Tomson throws a big counter combo but Sugawara just gets out of the way.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sugawara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sugawara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomson manages to avoid it.
Tomson with the inside leg kick.
Tomson loads up on a big right hand but Sugawara slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomson is out of range and Sugawara settles back down.
Sugawara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomson circles away.
Tomson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Sugawara tries to counter it with a takedown but Tomson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tomson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomson but Tomson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tashiro Sugawara.
A nice leg kick from Tomson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomson throws a hook to the side of Sugawara's head but Sugawara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sugawara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Tomson as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomson is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick from Tomson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sugawara tries to land a front kick but Tomson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tomson loads up on a big right hand but Sugawara slips the punch.
Sugawara wants to counter the offense by Tomson and move into the clinch position.
Tomson swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.
Tomson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomson throws a shot to the body.
Sugawara misses the body punch
and Tomson counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Tomson.
Tomson throws a leg kick which misses Sugawara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sugawara tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tomson - just one landing.
Tomson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sugawara takes a step back to recover.
Sugawara darts in looking for a takedown but Tomson gets double underhooks and turns Sugawara into the cage.
Tomson lands a head shot.
Sugawara tries for a takedown but Tomson circles away easily
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sugawara.
Sugawara misses the shot to the body.
Tomson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sugawara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tomson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sugawara.
Sugawara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Sugawara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Sugawara misses
and Tomson counters with a nice leg kick.
Tomson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sugawara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomson.
Sugawara misses with a wild body shot.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tomson wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid body kick from Tomson.
Tomson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sugawara can do to turn this around?
Tomson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sugawara off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Tashiro Sugawara has been cut.
Sugawara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sugawara motions for Tomson to come forward. Sugawara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sugawara looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomson is just out of range.
Tomson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sugawara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sugawara misses
and Tomson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sugawara walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Tomson.
Tomson looks to throw the jab but Sugawara is out of range.
Tomson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Tomson.
Tomson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sugawara.
Tomson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sugawara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tomson throws a lazy right hand but Sugawara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara throws a solid leg kick but Tomson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sugawara.
Tomson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomson misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugawara throws a leg kick
and Tomson counters with an outside leg kick.
Tomson throws a leg kick which misses Sugawara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sugawara tries to avoid it.
Sugawara misses with a hook to the body
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sugawara.
Tomson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tom Tomson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomson sizes up Sugawara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sugawara is defended easily by Tomson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sugawara is defended easily by Tomson.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tashiro Sugawara.
No luck for Sugawara with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tomson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sugawara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomson counters with a crisp one two that drops Sugawara! Tomson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sugawara to his feet! Sugawara is in big trouble!
Tomson drops Sugawara with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tomson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
A victorious Tom Tomson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Furry (ranked 2237 p4p, 3454 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 241 p4p, 346 weight class). Bryan Furry had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Furry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Furry misses with a double jab.
Wagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wagner wants it to stay on the feet.
Wagner tries to clinch but Furry is having none of it.
Furry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Furry is in Wagner's guard.
Furry scoring with some ground and pound.
Furry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wagner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furry has managed to get both his arms back between Wagner's legs - danger averted.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Furry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Furry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furry is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wagner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Furry is looking to defend but Wagner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Furry! Wagner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Furry taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Wagner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mystic Marley (ranked 1705 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 105 p4p, 150 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mystic Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marley.
Marley avoids a kick to the body.
Ryokale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryokale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marley was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryokale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryokale trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryokale has passed into side control.
Marley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ryokale's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley has a hand on Ryokale's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryokale takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marley gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Ryokale is controlling him well.
Ryokale winds up and cracks Marley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marley tries to roll over but Ryokale keeps him under control.
Marley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryokale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryokale's back!
Ryokale covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ryokale is trying to get back to his feet but Marley has full control of the position and if anything, Ryokale has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley missing with punches from the back.
Marley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryokale's body.
Marley is hanging on to Ryokale's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ryokale breaks Marley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ryokale wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Ryokale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marley's head.
Marley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there.
Marley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryokale wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment.
Marley tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryokale is retaining full guard.
Marley 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.
Marley postures up.
Marley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryokale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marley looking to pass the guard.
Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Marley preventing the sweep.
Marley wants to pass the guard but Ryokale is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryokale, pushing him back against the cage.
Marley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryokale throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ryokale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryokale controls Marley momentarily but Marley frees himself.
Marley stays in close to Ryokale's body and controls the position.
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 Mystic Marley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryokale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryokale gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley wants to stand up but Ryokale is controlling him.
Ryokale looking to pass the guard.
Marley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marley.
Ryokale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryokale controls Marley momentarily but Marley frees himself.
Marley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Marley 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.
Ryokale looking to control.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Ryokale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryokale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marley trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mystic Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley throws a right hand that Ryokale ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryokale also avoids with ease.
Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch but Marley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryokale gets tackled into the cage by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ryokale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryokale regains guard.
Marley content to stall in guard here.
Marley is pushing down on Ryokale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryokale is fighting to maintain full guard but Marley has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marley is working away from the top position though.
Ryokale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marley's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ryokale controlling the positon.
Ryokale throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Marley is trapped and Ryokale is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ryokale throwing damaging strikes from the back! Marley could be in trouble here!
Ruddo Ryokale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryokale controlling well, preventing Marley from escaping the position.
Ryokale trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale is controlling the position but Marley somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Marley wants to control but Ryokale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryokale trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Ryokale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley is working hard here to advance position.
Ryokale trying to control from Marley's half guard. Marley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruddo Ryokale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryokale throws a right hand that Marley ducks under and follows up with a left that Marley also avoids with ease.
Marley stuns Ryokale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryokale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marley tries to keep at a distance but Ryokale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley stalling in the clinch.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marley to keep the fight standing.
Marley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ryokale is trying to keep an underhook but Marley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ryokale gets full guard.
Ryokale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marley controls the pace.
Ryokale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marley is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryokale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryokale is looking to stand up but Marley isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryokale looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryokale, not yet.
Ryokale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marley throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryokale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ryokale gets a clinch.
Ryokale struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Ryokale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryokale prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Marley takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale pulls guard successfully.
Marley throwing strikes but missing.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
Marley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryokale wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment.
Ryokale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryokale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mystic Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Leifsson (ranked 1451 p4p, 2959 weight class) and Lucas Pardo (ranked 169 p4p, 312 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Pardo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
Pardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Leifsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leifsson punishes Pardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pardo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leifsson moves out of range as Pardo strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardo throws a right hand that misses
and Leifsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson digs a right hand into Pardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pardo's gas tank.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Leifsson is working Pardo over against the cage.
Pardo looks winded!
Pardo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pardo.
Pardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pardo tries to throw a body punch but Leifsson avoids it by throwing Pardo back against the cage.
Leifsson lands an elbow just above Pardo 's eye.
It looks like Lucas Pardo has been cut.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pardo or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson cracks Pardo with a nice body shot.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson pushes Pardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Leifsson.
A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Leifsson as the two fighters clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
A short right from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pardo backwards.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 Pardo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pardo to his knees! Leifsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson very nearly forgot to thank Sportivit� amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Andrade (ranked 1211 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Ragnar Ragnarsson (ranked 173 p4p, 265 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade connects with the punch.
It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Andrade's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Andrade slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Andrade lands with a right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Andrade misses the jab.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Ragnarsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Andrade.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Andrade steps in with a hook that catches Ragnarsson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Andrade follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ragnarsson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rooga Chooga (ranked 839 p4p, 1024 weight class) and Leon Lentz (ranked 118 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rooga Chooga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Lentz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lentz lands with an uppercut that bounces Chooga off the cage and back into range.
Chooga throws a jab when Lentz was well out of range.
Chooga tests Lentz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chooga lands a head shot.
Lentz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lentz swings for the body but Chooga moves out of range.
Chooga throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Chooga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lentz, pushing him back against the cage.
Lentz tries to throw a body punch but Chooga avoids it by throwing Lentz back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chooga.
Chooga takes a shot to the head.
Chooga tries to throw a body punch but Lentz avoids it by throwing Chooga back against the cage.
Chooga tries to work over Lentz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lentz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chooga 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chooga can't find room to land a body shot as Lentz controls the action.
Lentz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chooga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Chooga on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chooga.
A left hand lands to the body for Chooga.
Chooga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chooga.
Lentz is trying to break the clinch but Chooga is controlling him.
Lentz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chooga.
Lentz misses with the head strike.
Lentz struggles to land a body shot inside as Chooga controls his hands.
Chooga struggles to land a body shot inside as Lentz controls his hands.
Chooga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chooga.
Still in the clinch, Lentz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chooga goes for a takedown attempt but Lentz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chooga throws a head kick but Lentz moves out of range.
Nice shot by Lentz.
Chooga lands with a nice body punch.
Chooga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lentz misses with a hook. Chooga ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chooga takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lentz! But no joy.
Chooga throws a head kick that misses.
Chooga scores with a jab. Lentz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Lentz with the inside leg kick.
Chooga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Chooga has managed to clinch.
Lentz blocks a body shot from Chooga.
Chooga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chooga scores with a shoulder strike.
Chooga takes a shot to the head.
Lentz can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lentz.
Lentz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lentz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chooga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lentz can turn it around.
Chooga tries a body shot but Lentz blocks it.
Lentz misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chooga.
Lentz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lentz fails to land.
Chooga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chooga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chooga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chooga lands a nice uppercut.
Chooga lands with a right to the head.
Chooga blocking some punches.
Chooga throws a punch but it's blocked by Lentz.
Lentz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Chooga.
Chooga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Lentz on the inside.
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!
Chooga digs a right hand into Lentz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lentz's gas tank.
Lentz can't find room to land a body shot as Chooga controls the action.
Lentz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lentz.
Lentz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chooga's elbow.
Lentz scores with a shoulder strike.
Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chooga.
Chooga lands a jab to Lentz's midsection.
Chooga sizes up Lentz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chooga throws a sloppy body shot
and Lentz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chooga tries to clinch but Lentz moves out of range.
Chooga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Chooga.
Lentz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rooga Chooga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chooga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Chooga.
Lentz slips under a jab.
Chooga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chooga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chooga throws a head kick but Lentz moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lentz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chooga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chooga wants to clinch but Lentz slips to the side
and Lentz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz misses the jab.
Lentz blocks a head kick by Chooga.
Chooga looks to score with a jab to the body but Lentz is just out of range.
Chooga tries to work over Lentz's front leg with a kick but Lentz checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chooga throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chooga misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Chooga.
Lentz takes one to the chin there.
Chooga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lentz moves away.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Chooga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lentz.
Chooga wants to clinch.
Rooga Chooga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chooga momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chooga blocks a jab.
Chooga lands with a cross.
A low kick from Chooga misses
and Lentz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chooga throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Chooga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chooga tries a head kick but it misses.
Chooga closes the distance and pushes Lentz back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chooga.
Chooga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chooga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lentz working aggressively here.
Rooga Chooga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chooga misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lentz.
Chooga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lentz's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chooga pushes Lentz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chooga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lentz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chooga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lentz lands a shoulder strike.
Chooga can't find room to land a body shot as Lentz controls the action.
Lentz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chooga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chooga keeps control of Lentz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lentz blocks an uppercut.
Lentz tries to break the clinch but Chooga is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lentz.
Lentz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chooga has Lentz pressed against the cage, preventing Lentz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lentz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Lentz.
Lentz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lentz fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lentz.
Chooga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lentz wants to get back to striking at distance but Chooga won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lentz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chooga.
A little jabbing left from Lentz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chooga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lentz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leon Lentz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lentz throws a hook to the side of Chooga's head but Chooga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lentz throws a shot from downtown. Chooga moves away and avoids it.
Lentz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chooga momentarily.
A jab from Lentz misses.
Lentz throws a jab when Chooga was well out of range.
Chooga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chooga looks to land a combination but Lentz avoids it well.
Lentz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lentz swings for the body but Chooga moves out of range.
Lentz dodges the punch combination from Chooga.
Chooga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lentz.
Chooga doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chooga lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Lentz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chooga moves in looking to clinch but Lentz pushes him off.
Lentz tries a quick counter leg kick but Chooga is wise to it.
Lentz tests Chooga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Chooga.
Lentz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chooga.
Chooga darts in and clinches Lentz up against the cage.
Chooga struggles to land a body shot inside as Lentz controls his hands.
Lentz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lentz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lentz scores with a shot to the side of Chooga's head.
A head punch on the inside from Chooga fails to land.
Lentz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chooga backwards.
Lentz scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chooga.
Lentz scores with a shot to the side of Chooga's head.
Chooga has a couple of punches blocked by Lentz.
Chooga has a couple of punches blocked by Lentz.
Lentz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lentz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lentz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chooga misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chooga wants to slow Lentz down by chopping away at his legs.
Chooga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chooga is looking to clinch but Lentz is avoiding it.
Chooga tries to clinch there but Lentz circles away.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chooga walks into a straight right hand from Lentz.
Chooga with a jab.
Chooga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lentz on the side of the head.
Chooga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chooga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chooga throws a hook but Lentz avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Lentz slips under a jab.
A left lands for Lentz.
Chooga lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chooga can't find room to land a body shot as Lentz controls the action.
Lentz blocking some punches.
Chooga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chooga prevents a body shot from Lentz.
Chooga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lentz's elbow.
Lentz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Chooga misses
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Chooga clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lentz lands with a light punch inside.
Chooga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lentz is defending well.
Lentz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lentz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lentz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chooga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lentz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lentz.
Lentz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 Chooga is rocked!
Lentz struggles to land a body shot inside as Chooga controls his hands.
Oh Chooga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Chooga throws a series of strikes that have Lentz backpedaling.
Lentz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chooga seems to have got his legs back now.
Lentz scores with a punch to the head.
Chooga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Lentz.
I think Lentz 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shay O Donnelly (ranked 1460 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 181 p4p, 172 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shay O Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnelly misses with a shot to the body
and O Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Donnelly finds it's way round the side to connect with White Jr's head.
O Donnelly loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch.
The fighters circling - O Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Donnelly misses the body punch
and White Jr counters with a straight right hand.
White Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
O Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnelly scores with the left hand. White Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
O Donnelly misses with an uppercut.
White Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donnelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles White Jr. White Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Donnelly slips a straight right by White Jr.
White Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of O Donnelly's head.
O Donnelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Donnellys head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnelly blocks the elbow strike.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr lands an elbow that stopped O Donnelly in his tracks for a moment.
White Jr gets through O Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White Jr misses with an elbow strike.
O Donnelly wants to get back to striking at distance but White Jr won't allow it.
White Jr lands a damaging elbow.
O Donnelly avoids a wild elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr lands an elbow inside that O Donnelly shrugs off.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Donnelly blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donnelly.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but O Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr lands an elbow just above O Donnelly 's eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Donnelly wants to get back to striking at distance but White Jr won't allow it.
O Donnelly tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
White Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of O Donnelly backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from White Jr.
White Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Donnelly avoids the elbow strike from White Jr, against the cage.
O Donnelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from White Jr.
O Donnelly blocks an elbow strike from White Jr.
O Donnelly blocking some punches.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but O Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donnelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by O Donnelly.
White Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but O Donnelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White Jr lands a nice elbow.
O Donnelly avoids a wild elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr scores with a shot to the side of O Donnelly's head.
White Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of O Donnelly backwards.
White Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr lands a nice elbow.
O Donnelly tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Donnelly throws a right and a left that White Jr avoids nicely.
White Jr staying out of range there.
White Jr wants to counter the offense by O Donnelly and move into the clinch position.
A big left from O Donnelly misses.
O Donnelly misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White Jr! But no joy.
O Donnelly throws a jab when White Jr was well out of range.
O Donnelly tries to bum rush White Jr with a series of wild strikes but White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Donnelly misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - White Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from O Donnelly misses its intended target.
White Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnelly.
White Jr staying out of range there.
White Jr connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of O Donnelly's head.
White Jr drives through and clinches with O Donnelly against the cage.
White Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Donnelly's defenses.
White Jr lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from White Jr.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by O Donnelly.
O Donnelly blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruce White Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but O Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
White Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Donnelly blocks an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Donnelly's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
O Donnelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Donnelly tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
O Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donnelly.
White Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Shay O Donnelly has been cut.
White Jr has O Donnelly pressed against the cage, preventing O Donnelly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Donnelly blocking some punches.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.
O Donnelly avoids a wild elbow strike from White Jr.
O Donnelly is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position.
White Jr lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shay O Donnelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
O Donnelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Donnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White Jr eats them both and turns towards O Donnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Bruce White Jr has been cut.
O Donnelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - White Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donnelly.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White Jr lands a nice shot that snaps O Donnelly's head back.
No joy there for O Donnelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from White Jr does it's job there.
White Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Donnelly on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Donnelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White Jr scores with a jab. O Donnelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Donnelly.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Donnelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Donnelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr jabs at O Donnelly's body.
A big right from White Jr misses.
White Jr lands with a good body shot.
O Donnelly connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for O Donnelly.
O Donnelly misses with a looping right.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but O Donnelly slips the punch.
White Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
O Donnelly moves forwards but White Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Donnelly takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - White Jr coming out on top.
White Jr moves out of range as O Donnelly strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Donnelly swinging wildly here.
O Donnelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Donnellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Donnelly connects with a looping right hand.
O Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donnelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Donnelly scores with a body shot.
White Jr misses with a hook. O Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
O Donnelly throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
O Donnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Donnelly thuds his right hand into White Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
White Jr moves out of range as O Donnelly strikes.
White Jr throws a hook to the side of O Donnelly's head but O Donnelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Donnelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Donnelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from O Donnelly misses.
O Donnelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for O Donnelly. That snapped White Jr's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Donnelly.
White Jr defending well as O Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
O Donnelly swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from O Donnelly.
White Jr cracks O Donnelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
White Jr tries to clinch but O Donnelly moves out of range.
O Donnelly misses with a looping right.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Jr connects with a crisp jab.
O Donnelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr.
O Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr wants to counter the offense by O Donnelly and move into the clinch position.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Donnelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Donnelly moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from O Donnelly misses its intended target.
O Donnelly slips under a jab from White Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
White Jr wants to counter with a clinch but O Donnelly pushes him away.
O Donnelly throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
O Donnelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
White Jr connects with a looping right hand.
O Donnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shay O Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
White Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr wants to counter the offense by O Donnelly and move into the clinch position.
O Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
O Donnelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnelly.
Jab from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shay O Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. White Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Donnelly has time to react.
O Donnelly is rocked!
White Jr slips a jab from O Donnelly.
Oh O Donnelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White Jr throws a monster overhand right that drops O Donnelly! White Jr follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
After winning the bout, Bruce White Jr 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 279 p4p, 531 weight class) and Dixon Ulster (ranked 44 p4p, 82 weight class). Ulster has chosen Alternative Ulster/ Stiff Little Fingers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dixon Ulster!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Ulster is avoiding it.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ulster.
Rodrigues clinches up against the cage.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Ulster stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ulster misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Ulster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ulster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulster just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulster tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks with his arms.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ulster walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulster just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodrigues pulls guard.
Ulster passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Ulster works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to get to half guard.
Ulster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rodrigues is trying to reverse the position but instead Ulster has taken his back - oops!
Rodrigues manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ulster's guard. Nice work there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulster has his hands on Rodrigues's head, controlling the position.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulster is retaining full guard.
Rodrigues drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ulster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ulster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ulster!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues is not content to let Ulster control the position.
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ulster trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ulster.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Ulster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Ulster moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rodrigues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Ulster crashes against the mat.
Rodrigues tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ulster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ulster is staying tight to Rodrigues's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ulster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodrigues regains half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Rodrigues's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ulster is looking to slow Rodrigues down with leg kicks.
Ulster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but Ulster keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Ulster back into the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Ulster has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulster is aware though and is defending well.
Ulster is posturing up here but Rodrigues has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ulster tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ulster has to tap! Slick submission there by Rodrigues!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Rodrigues!
Samuel Rodrigues tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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