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RRFC Fight Night 40 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Nogueira Aldo (ranked 24842 p4p, 4691 weight class) and Matt Misrendino (ranked 295 p4p, 219 weight class). Anderson Nogueira Aldo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Misrendino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Misrendino misses.
Misrendino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Misrendino somewhat.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Misrendino with a good jab.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misrendino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misrendino is looking to clinch but Nogueira Aldo is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Nogueira Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueira Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Misrendino fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misrendino closes the distance but Nogueira Aldo moves to the side
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Misrendino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira Aldo sprawls well. Nogueira Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Misrendino gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Nogueira Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misrendino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nogueira Aldo.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nogueira Aldo, as that shot connected.
Misrendino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Misrendino misses with a right hand
and Nogueira Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nogueira Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Misrendino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Misrendino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misrendino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Misrendino.
Nogueira Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Misrendino.
Misrendino is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Misrendino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira Aldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Misrendino scores with a body shot.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misrendino walks into a straight right hand from Nogueira Aldo.
Misrendino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nogueira Aldo tries to avoid it but Misrendino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nogueira Aldo to the ground. Nogueira Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Misrendino fails to land the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Nogueira Aldo, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misrendino fails with the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Misrendino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira Aldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Misrendino wants to clinch.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Misrendino shoots in but Nogueira Aldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.
Misrendino throws a jab when Nogueira Aldo was well out of range.
Jab by Nogueira Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a combination but Misrendino avoids it well.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Misrendino goes for a double leg but Nogueira Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nogueira Aldo continues to drive forward.
Misrendino shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Misrendino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab. Misrendino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nogueira Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Misrendino.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Misrendino goes for a double leg but Nogueira Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nogueira Aldo continues to drive forward.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira Aldo forces Misrendino back against the cage and clinches.
Misrendino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira Aldo prevents it.
Knees to the body from Nogueira Aldo.
Misrendino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Misrendino's face.
Misrendino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Misrendino.
Nogueira Aldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Misrendino avoids the damage to the body.
Misrendino has Nogueira Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nogueira Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misrendino tries to clinch up
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Misrendino darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Misrendino into the cage.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a hook. Misrendino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Misrendino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nogueira Aldo counters by moving into the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Misrendino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Misrendino wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nogueira Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misrendino tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Nogueira Aldo.
Misrendino is breathing heavily.
Misrendino is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Nogueira Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira Aldo thuds his shin into the meat of Misrendino's side.
Nogueira Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Misrendino tries to move into range but Nogueira Aldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Nogueira Aldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Misrendino on the side of the head.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a head kick. Misrendino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Misrendino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a nice body kick.
Misrendino shoots in but no luck this time.
Nogueira Aldo punishes Misrendino's body with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Misrendino throws a hook but Nogueira Aldo blocks it.
Misrendino is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nogueira Aldo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Misrendino.
Misrendino tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Nogueira Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a combination. Misrendino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Misrendino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo thuds his right hand into Misrendino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Misrendino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nogueira Aldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misrendino is looking to clinch but Nogueira Aldo is avoiding it.
Nogueira Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nogueira Aldo jabs at Misrendino's body.
Misrendino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Misrendino takes a step back to recover.
Nogueira Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nogueira Aldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nogueira Aldo has managed to clinch.
Nogueira Aldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Misrendino up against the cage.
Misrendino tries to score a body lock takedown but Nogueira Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Misrendino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nogueira Aldo scores with a head kick. Misrendino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Misrendino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Misrendino misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a wild body kick that Misrendino sees coming a mile off.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab to the nose.
Nogueira Aldo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Misrendino shoots in and gets a takedown into Nogueira Aldo's guard.
Misrendino is standing up over Nogueira Aldo. Nogueira Aldo looks to escape but Misrendino dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misrendino is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misrendino is staying tight to Nogueira Aldo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nogueira Aldo regains half guard.
Misrendino passes to full mount!
Nogueira Aldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Misrendino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogueira Aldo is looking to escape.
Nogueira Aldo working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misrendino jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nogueira Aldo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nogueira Aldo and Misrendino has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Misrendino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Misrendino is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nogueira Aldo's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nogueira Aldo is looking for a sweep.
Misrendino wants to control for a moment but Nogueira Aldo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Misrendino wants to control but Nogueira Aldo is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matt Misrendino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nogueira Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Misrendino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nogueira Aldo to score with a decent uppercut.
Misrendino throws a jab when Nogueira Aldo was well out of range.
Nogueira Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Misrendino if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira Aldo. That's going to slow Misrendino down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nogueira Aldo, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
Post fight, Anderson Nogueira Aldo stared into the camera and said 'I beat an extremely difficult fighter and I thank my coaches for that. Now I have a message from KEVIN DUNKAN, I want the rematch. (Translated from Portuguese)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Cote (ranked 5481 p4p, 4295 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 613 p4p, 543 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Cote manages to get underhooks.
Cote is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Cote manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cote sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to control Cote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Cote is very close to passing his half guard.
Cote escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cote sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cote throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cote shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cote is one step ahead there.
Cote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cote has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cote is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cote stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cote!
Diaz is being controlled here.
Cote knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cote tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cote decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cote.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Cote dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cote avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to Cote's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cote changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cote looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Cote drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz dives in and grabs Cote's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cote sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cote seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Cote continues to stall.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cote stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cote has managed to clinch.
Cote gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cote will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Gabriel Cote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is working an open guard so Cote takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cote stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cote clinches up against the cage.
Cote lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Cote defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cote stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cote!
Cote controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Cote dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Cote wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Cote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in but Cote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Cote leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cote lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Cote shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cote was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Cote stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cote has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
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.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cote tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cote closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cote decides to stand up.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cote is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cote breaks the clinch.
Cote shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cote throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Cote passes into half guard.
Cote keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cote wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Cote seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cote trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Cote is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Cote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Cote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cote 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Cote!
Gabriel Cote managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dinklage (ranked 2559 p4p, 3391 weight class) and Jorgens Vergys (ranked 335 p4p, 430 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgens Vergys!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Dinklage pushes him off.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinklage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vergys. Vergys obviously looking to wear him down.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vergys throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dinklage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vergys. Vergys circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dinklage rushes Vergys and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Dinklage is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Vergys's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Vergys! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Peter Dinklage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Berwick (ranked 2698 p4p, 5171 weight class) and John Willis (ranked 384 p4p, 603 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Willis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berwick.
Willis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berwick keeps the fight on the outside.
Berwick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Willis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Willis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berwick pinned against the cage. Berwick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berwick sprawls well. Berwick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis misses with the combination.
Berwick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Willis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berwick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Willis is looking to clinch but Berwick is avoiding it.
Willis tries to clinch
and Berwick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Willis misses with an uppercut. Berwick saw that one coming.
Berwick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willis.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a low kick.
Willis darts in looking for a takedown but Berwick gets double underhooks and turns Willis into the cage.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffery Berwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Willis.
Willis wants to clinch up but Berwick keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Willis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berwick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Willis just manages to avoid it.
Willis wants to clinch.
Willis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berwick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Berwick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berwick pinned against the cage. Berwick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Berwick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willis closes the distance and clinches up with Berwick, looking for a takedown. Willis pushes Berwick against the cage but Berwick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berwick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berwick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Willis. Those never looked like landing.
Berwick throws a big counter combination but Willis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Berwick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willis looks to clinch
and Willis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like John Willis has been cut.
Willis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willis dives in for a single leg takedown but Berwick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Willis clinches.
Berwick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Willis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Willis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berwick's elbow.
Willis swings wildly with an uppercut but Berwick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willis looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berwick lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Berwick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Willis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willis dives in for a single leg takedown but Berwick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berwick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berwick.
Berwick is looking to counter punch.
Willis moves into the clinch.
Willis stops a takedown attempt from Berwick.
Willis is trying to push Berwick away but Berwick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Willis wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berwick is trying to trip Willis. He has hold of a leg but Willis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berwick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Willis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Berwick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Willis is trying to keep an underhook but Berwick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berwick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis wants to control but Berwick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berwick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
Willis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berwick.
Berwick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berwick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berwick working Willis over with strikes.
Berwick slips a nice elbow through Willis's hands, connecting with Willis's forehead.
Berwick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Willis trying to control from the bottom.
Willis taking some punishment here, with Berwick in his half guard.
Willis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berwick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berwick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berwick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 Willis is rocked!
Berwick lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Willis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Berwick jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Berwick!
Jeffery Berwick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 2910 p4p, 3623 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 350 p4p, 423 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Burrito Supreme enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supreme. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace misses with the combination.
It seemed like Supreme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Supreme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Supreme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Supreme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Supreme misses its intended target.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Supreme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
Supreme misses with a body shot.
Supreme slips a jab from Wallace.
A big left from Supreme misses.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Supreme misses with a left hand
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supreme throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Supreme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wallace scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme motions for Wallace to come forward. Supreme throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Wallace cracks Supreme with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Supreme.
Supreme fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Supreme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Supreme.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supreme.
Supreme misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Supreme scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace scores with a punch to the head.
Supreme ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Supreme.
Wallace slips a straight right by Supreme.
Nice jab there from Supreme.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supreme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Supreme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supreme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Supreme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Supreme misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace with a hook.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Supreme.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Supreme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wallace.
 Wallace is rocked!
Wallace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Supreme circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wallace tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Supreme wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Burrito Supreme!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Saravia (ranked 2457 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Benny Woody (ranked 321 p4p, 269 weight class). Enrique Saravia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrique Saravia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Woody!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saravia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Woody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Woody throws a big shot that misses.
Woody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saravia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saravia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Woody ducks under a wild hook from Saravia.
Woody throws a lazy right hand but Saravia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saravia throws a looping overhand right but Woody ducks down to avoid it.
Saravia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woody connects with a looping right hand.
Woody slips a straight right by Saravia.
Woody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Saravia.
Saravia throws a hook to the side of Woody's head but Woody sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woody's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saravia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woody scrambles back to his feet.
Saravia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woody. Saravia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woody is looking to clinch but Saravia is avoiding it.
Woody takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saravia cracks Woody with a good jab.
Saravia throws a right hand that Woody ducks under and follows up with a left that Woody also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woody throws a looping overhand right but Saravia ducks down to avoid it.
Saravia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woody momentarily.
Woody tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woody scores with a decent looking hook.
Woody takes a swing at Saravia's ribcage but misses.
Woody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saravia throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Saravia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woody has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Woody there as he acknowledges the shot.
Woody throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saravia to counter with a crisp jab.
Woody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Saravia lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woody ducks under a wild hook from Saravia.
Woody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saravia defends it well.
Saravia connects with a nice looking jab.
Woody is rocked!
Saravia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saravia drops Woody with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saravia 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 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Saravia!
Enrique Saravia very nearly forgot to thank The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 1340 p4p, 2791 weight class) and Guido Van Dorestad (ranked 150 p4p, 286 weight class). De Lima comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. Rodrigo De Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guido Van Dorestad!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dorestad dives in and grabs De Lima's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Lima pushes down on Van Dorestad's head and hops out.
Van Dorestad with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Dorestad tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
and De Lima counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodrigo De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Van Dorestad.
Van Dorestad is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Dorestad tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
letting De Lima counter with a right hand.
De Lima sizes up Van Dorestad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Dorestad has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorestad with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Lima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Dorestad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Lima as he jumps to the side.
De Lima is looking to counter punch.
Van Dorestad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Dorestad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guido Van Dorestad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dorestad misses with a takedown
and De Lima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Dorestad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Dorestad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Dorestad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Dorestad shoots and misses
and De Lima counters with a nice body shot.
De Lima cracks Van Dorestad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Dorestad tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
enabling De Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
De Lima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dorestad misses with a takedown attempt
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dorestad doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting De Lima counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima scores with a one two! Van Dorestad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Lima lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Dorestad's head.
Van Dorestad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Lima defends well and Van Dorestad ends up having to push De Lima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Lima stuffs the takedown.
Van Dorestad tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
and De Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Van Dorestad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Lima counters with a straight right hand.
De Lima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Lima tests Van Dorestad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Dorestad takes one to the chin there.
De Lima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Dorestads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Dorestad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dorestad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dorestad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Lima on his heels. He'll look to pass De Lima's guard now, I'm sure.
De Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Dorestad trying to control the position from guard on top but De Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dorestad has gone for a leg lock! De Lima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Dorestad's guard.
Van Dorestad is trying to control the position but De Lima postures up.
Van Dorestad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Dorestad working for a triangle but De Lima defends it easily.
De Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Dorestad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Dorestad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Lima has passed into half guard!
Van Dorestad trying to control from the bottom.
Van Dorestad gets full guard.
Van Dorestad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Lima stands and throws Van Dorestad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Lima happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo De Lima dominated that round.
That's time! De Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Lima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from De Lima does it's job there.
Van Dorestad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Lima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Dorestad fails with the takedown
and De Lima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Lima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorestad with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Lima counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigo De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Van Dorestad.
De Lima scores with the left hand. Van Dorestad knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Dorestad with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Lima counters with a straight right hand.
De Lima digs a good body shot into Van Dorestad's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dorestad has his takedown stuffed
and De Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Dorestad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Dorestad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Lima but De Lima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Dorestad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by De Lima's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Dorestad tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
and De Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Dorestad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by De Lima. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dorestad walks into a left hand.
De Lima scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Dorestad should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lima with a jab.
Van Dorestad is rocked!
Van Dorestad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Dorestad is still on wobbly legs! Can De Lima finish him?
De Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dorestad can do to turn this around?
De Lima throws an overhand right that drops Van Dorestad like a sack of potatoes! De Lima dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo De Lima!
Rodrigo De Lima took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lewis (ranked 1967 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Macho Man Savage (ranked 267 p4p, 268 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Slippin. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Man Savage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Savage crashes against the mat.
Savage is trying to ground and pound but Lewis uses the momentary lack of control by Savage to regain half guard.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage looks to land a strike but Lewis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Savage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Savage slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Savage throws a strike but Lewis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savage is looking for a triangle here but Lewis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Savage to get to his feet.
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kyle Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Man Savage.
Savage looks winded!
Savage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Lewis's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage is rocked!
Lewis weaves into range and cracks Savage right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Savage goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lewis is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Lewis!
A relieved looking Kyle Lewis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Camara Gracie (ranked 1077 p4p, 657 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 126 p4p, 79 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Camara Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Camara Gracie's guard.
Rockwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Camara Gracie's head.
Rockwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
Rockwell with a nice head shot there.
Camara Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockwell defends it easily.
Camara Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer.
Camara Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockwell defends well.
Rockwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockwell is aware though and is defending well.
Rockwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Camara Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Rockwell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara Gracie wants to control but Rockwell postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Camara Gracie is rocked!
Rockwell in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Camara Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rockwell turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
Our winner, Lew Rockwell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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