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KoF: Golden Claws V PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sekera (ranked 4318 p4p, 5465 weight class) and Cain McCall (ranked 468 p4p, 527 weight class). Sekera's entrance music is Bleed it out. A fine choice. Cain McCall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sekera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain McCall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
Sekera throws a big counter combination but McCall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCall misses with the combination.
Sekera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCall misses with the combination.
Sekera 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.
McCall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
Sekera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sekera closes the distance and clinches.
Sekera manages to pull guard.
Sekera 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.
Sekera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sekera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sekera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sekera is proving hard to escape from.
Sekera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Sekera has a closed guard, preventing McCall from standing up.
McCall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sekera is looking for a triangle but McCall pushes his legs off easily.
McCall throwing strikes from guard but Sekera blocks nicely.
McCall wants to get up but he can't break Sekera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sekera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCall looking to pass the guard.
McCall wanted to stand there but Sekera had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Sekera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCall.
Sekera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sekera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCall to the mat! McCall manages to get full guard.
Sekera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sekera is one step ahead there.
Sekera distracts McCall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sekera throwing strikes from guard but McCall blocks nicely.
McCall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sekera passes into side control.
Sekera throws an elbow but McCall slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekera wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.
McCall is looking to regain half guard here but Sekera keeps moving and retains side control.
Sekera decides to stand back up. Sekera steps back and let's McCall get back to his feet.
McCall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCall drops Sekera with a beautiful combination! Sekera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCall is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Pavel Sekera has been cut.
McCall fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sekera to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sekera looks to clinch but McCall throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sekera taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cain McCall!
In defeat, Pavel Sekera stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I will come stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merowech Van Dhalism (ranked 6431 p4p, 6036 weight class) and Derrick Morgan (ranked 585 p4p, 569 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merowech Van Dhalism!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Morgan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dhalism swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dhalism.
Morgan throws a head kick but Van Dhalism moves out of range.
Van Dhalism seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Dhalism pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Dhalism looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Dhalism.
Morgan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Dhalism dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Van Dhalism ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dhalism gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Van Dhalism looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van Dhalism blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dhalism bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Dhalism throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan shoots in but Van Dhalism avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Dhalism throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dhalism throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Dhalism as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Van Dhalism was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merowech Van Dhalism has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Morgan.
Van Dhalism keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan looks winded!
Van Dhalism lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand.
Van Dhalism tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Van Dhalism.
Van Dhalism scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Dhalism throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Dhalism dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dhalism throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dhalism scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Dhalism tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dhalism throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Van Dhalism throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merowech Van Dhalism seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Dhalism sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Dhalism lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morgan lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Dhalism.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dhalism moves away.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Van Dhalism saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Dhalism plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Dhalism scores with a shot to the body.
Van Dhalism swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Dhalism throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan 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.
Van Dhalism scores with a hook.
Van Dhalism throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Dhalism keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dhalism lands a head kick!
 Morgan is rocked!
Van Dhalism drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Morgan's head, knocking him out cold! Van Dhalism is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Merowech Van Dhalism!
A very excited looking Merowech Van Dhalism made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Makhmud Muradov (ranked 4089 p4p, 2240 weight class) and Rammaru Nokkau (ranked 465 p4p, 286 weight class). Muradov comes to the cage accompanied by Saida - O'zbekiston. Nokkau is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When We Ride On Our Enemies. Makhmud Muradov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rammaru Nokkau's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makhmud Muradov!
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, Rammaru Nokkau!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muradov misses with a wild body shot.
Muradov loads up on a big right hand but Nokkau slips the punch.
Nokkau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muradov tries to score with a low kick but Nokkau moves his leg out of the way.
Nokkau throws a leg kick but Muradov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nokkau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muradov.
Muradov throws a hook to the side of Nokkau's head but Nokkau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muradov circles away quickly and effectively.
Muradov pushes Nokkau away with a front kick.
Muradov throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily.
Muradov misses with a two punch combination.
Muradov throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily.
Nokkau checks a leg kick.
Muradov throws a series of punches but Nokkau moves out of range.
Muradov throws a solid leg kick but Nokkau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muradov.
Nokkau throws a looping overhand right but Muradov ducks down to avoid it.
Muradov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nokkau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nokkau looks to score with a jab to the body but Muradov is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokkau moves out of range as Muradov strikes.
Muradov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muradov did well to prevent Nokkau getting side control.
Nokkau controlling the action here.
Muradov has hold of Nokkau's hands but Nokkau slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nokkau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nokkau slips a nice elbow through Muradov's hands, connecting with Muradov's forehead.
Muradov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muradov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nokkau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muradov has his hands clasped together around Nokkau's back. He's all about the action.
Muradov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nokkau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau stands up over Muradov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muradov working for a triangle but Nokkau defends it easily.
Muradov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nokkau is controlling Muradov's trapped leg to prevent Muradov from advancing to side control.
Nokkau's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokkau wants to improve his position but Muradov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau is controlling Muradov's trapped leg to prevent Muradov from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nokkau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muradov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muradov throws a strike but Nokkau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nokkau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nokkau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muradov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nokkau dives into side control.
Nokkau landing a few strikes.
Nokkau scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muradov to see if he's OK.
Nokkau in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nokkau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Muradov is looking for a sweep.
Nokkau working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Muradov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nokkau connects with a decent elbow.
Muradov pushes Nokkau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nokkau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Muradov taking a bit of punishment here - Nokkau scoring with strikes.
 Muradov is rocked!
Nokkau scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Muradov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nokkau can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Finch (ranked 24942 p4p, 25177 weight class) and Sorrow Hate (ranked 611 p4p, 631 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sorrow Hate!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a right hand that Hate ducks under and follows up with a left that Hate also avoids with ease.
Hate drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
The referee calls for Finch to work.
Hate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finch lands with a light punch inside.
Hate jumps guard but Finch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Hate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hate clinches up against the cage.
Hate letting Finch take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chris Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrow Hate.
Hate blocks a head kick by Finch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finch.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch darts in and clinches Hate up against the cage.
Finch is pressed up against the cage. Hate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Finch down to the mat. Finch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Hate moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Finch.
Hate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hate looks winded!
Finch thows a body kick. Hate tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Finch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Hate. Hate gets slowly back to his feet.
Finch lands a big head kick that sends Hate tumbling to the mat! Finch takes a step backwards and waves Hate back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hate is rocked!
 It looks like Sorrow Hate has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hate wants to stay close but Finch steps back to make room for something. Hate seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Finch and Hate drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Finch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Ruth (ranked 3293 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 413 p4p, 248 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Ruth backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Ruth manages to avoid it all.
Ruth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corcoran has closed the distance and engaged Ruth in a clinch.
Ruth wants to stall.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corcoran pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruth is pushing Corcoran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruth misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corcoran.
Corcoran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corcoran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Corcoran misses with an elbow strike.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Corcoran.
A body shot lands from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a right to the head.
Ruth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Ruth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corcoran pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran cracks Ruth with a nice body shot.
Ruth is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Corcoran.
Corcoran cracks Ruth with a nice body shot.
Corcoran gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corcoran.
Corcoran gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruth is trying to drag Corcoran to the mat but Corcoran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corcoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corcoran lands with a short shot to the head.
Corcoran digs a right hand underneath Ruth's ribcage. Ruth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruths head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran pushes Ruth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corcoran lands a right hand.
Corcoran lands a left hand.
Corcoran drops Ruth onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ruth is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ruth is rocked!
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Ruth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Corcoran.
A hook to the body from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
Corcoran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Corcoran lands with a light punch inside.
Corcoran lands a big right hand that drops Ruth! The killer instinct kicks in and Corcoran finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Corcoran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Schafer (ranked 3053 p4p, 3431 weight class) and Aaron Spears (ranked 390 p4p, 427 weight class). Schafer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Conway the Machine - Bang. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Schafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schafer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schafer swats away the attempt to clinch by Spears.
Spears has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schafer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Spears bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schafer's head backwards.
Spears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schafer.
Nice cross by Schafer.
Schafer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spears throws a leg kick
and Schafer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schafer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears moves out of range as Schafer strikes.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Schafer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spears closes the distance but Schafer moves to the side
and Schafer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schafer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spears moves away.
It seemed like Spears was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer throws a body shot but no joy.
Schafer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spears darts in and clinches Schafer up against the cage.
Spears lands a nice uppercut.
Schafer swings wildly with an uppercut but Spears uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schafer.
Spears turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Spears is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schafer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schafer dodges the ground and pound from Spears.
Schafer is trying to control Spears's posture but Spears avoids it.
Spears thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spears is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schafer has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears wants to control but Schafer is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spears tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spears has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schafer is looking to regain half guard here but Spears keeps moving and retains side control.
Spears lands a nice forearm strike.
Schafer is looking for a sweep.
Spears throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer tries to improve position but can't.
Spears thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spears misses with the ground and pound.
Schafer is looking for a sweep.
Schafer wants to control but Spears postures up.
Spears has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spears wants to control but Schafer is keeping him busy.
Schafer holds on to Spears's head and controls the position momentarily.
Spears looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spears looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spears swings around for an armbar but Schafer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spears's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spears can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spears keeping full guard, as Schafer tries to pass.
Spears wants to stand but Schafer is controlling the position.
Spears is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schafer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spears keeping moving, preventing Schafer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Spears dominated that round.
That's time! Schafer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Schafer.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown. Schafer tries to sprawl out of it but Spears keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schafer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schafer throwing a counter right hand but Spears manages to avoid it.
Spears throws a looping overhand right but Schafer ducks down to avoid it.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Schafer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schafer misses with a straight right.
Spears has closed the distance and engaged Schafer in a clinch.
Spears drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schafer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robert Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
Schafer wants to break free but Spears has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears breaks the clinch.
Spears shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schafer defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer looks to throw the jab but Spears is out of range.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt.
Spears steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schafer.
Spears tries to clinch but Schafer is having none of it.
Spears throws a jab but it's blocked by Schafer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spears tightens his grip and picks Schafer up, before dumping him to the ground. Schafer manages to land in guard.
Schafer has momentary wrist control but Spears slips an elbow through the middle.
Spears throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schafer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spears drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schafer dives on top into guard.
Spears wants to stand but Schafer is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schafer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spears is keeping the position for now.
Spears throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spears looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spears throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spears working for a triangle but Schafer defends it easily.
Schafer stopping the sweep attempt from Spears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spears pulls Schafer in close to prevent any damage.
Schafer passes Spears's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spears is trying to stand back up but Schafer is controlling him
Spears controlling the position well.
Spears looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spears trying to hold on to Schafer's head to control him but Schafer postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schafer prevents Spears from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schafer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spears.
Spears goes for a double leg but Schafer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schafer continues to drive forward.
Spears closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schafer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spears wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schafer throws a punch but it's blocked by Spears.
Schafer tries to throw a body punch but Spears avoids it by throwing Schafer back against the cage.
Spears has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schafer regains guard immediately.
Spears works over Schafer with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Spears will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Spears fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Schafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schafer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spears slips under a jab.
Spears takes a swing at Schafer's ribcage but misses.
Schafer keeps the fight on the outside.
Schafer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spears tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schafer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schafer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spears instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schafer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schafer.
Schafer blocking some punches.
Schafer lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Schafer fails to land.
Schafer misses with the head strike.
Schafer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spears's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears blocks a body shot from Schafer.
Schafer tries a body shot but Spears blocks it.
Spears creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spears lands a body punch.
Schafer throws a punch but it's blocked by Spears.
Schafer misses with a body punch.
Spears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert Schafer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schafer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spears connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schafer scrambles back to his feet.
Spears drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schafer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spears changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schafer tries to avoid it but Spears manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schafer to the ground. Schafer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robert Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
Spears tries for a takedown but Schafer circles away easily
and Schafer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spears needs to keep his hands up - Schafer had a free shot at his head there.
Spears is looking to clinch but Schafer is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears misses with a wild body shot.
Schafer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spears uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schafer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aaron Spears seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Schafer tries to throw a body punch but Spears avoids it by throwing Schafer back against the cage.
Spears lands with a right to the head.
Schafer misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schafer.
Spears lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spears tries to score a body lock takedown but Schafer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schafer struggles to land a body shot inside as Spears controls his hands.
Spears looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Schafer fails to land.
Schafer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spears takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schafer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schafer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schafer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schafer can't find room to land a body shot as Spears controls the action.
Schafer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schafer lands a left hand.
Schafer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spears or not.
Spears blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spears prevents a body shot from Schafer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schafer.
Spears digs a right hand into Schafer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schafer's gas tank.
Schafer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert Schafer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spears takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spears shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schafer sprawls well. Schafer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spears gets slowly back to his feet.
Spears closes the distance but Schafer moves to the side
and Schafer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Schafer misses the target.
Spears shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Schafer misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spears feints a jab promting Schafer to slip. Spears then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schafer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Schafer misses.
Schafer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schafer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Schafer misses the target.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Schafer shows good takedown defense.
Schafer misses with a straight left.
Aaron Spears is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schafer throws a right hand that misses
and Spears counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spears moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Schafer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spears 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aaron Spears!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bateman (ranked 4269 p4p, 3996 weight class) and Rowan Bromham (ranked 514 p4p, 490 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Critical Mass. This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Bromham!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a combination
and Bromham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bateman!
Bromham working the head and body with strikes.
Bromham happy to just control the position for now.
Bromham landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bromham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Bromham seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bromham controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromham working the head with strikes.
Bromham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Bateman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bromham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Bromham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Bateman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two 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.
Bromham controls the position.
Bromham lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bromham working the ground and pound.
Bateman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bromham lands a decent elbow from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bromham working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bromham in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bromham is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Bromham the control monster continue. Boring.
Bromham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bromham trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bromham on the ground.
Bromham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bateman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bromham working the ground and pound.
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.
Bromham working away.
Bromham is putting a hurting on Bateman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bromham working the body and head with strikes.
Bateman wants to control but Bromham postures up.
Bromham trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bromham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bateman some visible discomfort.
Bateman regains half guard.
Well, if Bromham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bromham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bromham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bateman throws a hook but Bromham blocks it.
Bromham gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Bromham blocks nicely.
Bromham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bromham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bromham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bromham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looking to control.
Bromham lands a couple of digs.
Bromham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.
Bromham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Bromham from controlling successfully.
Bateman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bromham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bateman is on top in guard.
Bromham seems keen to control Bateman's posture.
Bateman throws an elbow that misses. Bromham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bateman's guard. Nice move by Bromham!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is trying to keep Bromham in close.
Bromham advances position into side control!
Bateman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bromham cracks Bateman with a big elbow.
Bromham has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bromham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bateman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bateman tries to get out of the position.
Bromham controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bromham controlling from the full mount.
Bromham lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bromham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bateman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bromham stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to control but Bromham passes into side.
Bromham trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bromham works to advance to full mount. Bateman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bromham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bateman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bateman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bromham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bromham fails with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bromham!
Bromham wants to control but Bateman postures up.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bromham keeps working.
Bromham is trying to improve his position.
Bromham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bromham is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bromham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bromham to regain full guard.
Bromham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bromham wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowan Bromham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bateman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bromham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is fighting to break Bromham's control of his arms but Bromham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bateman looking to sit in guard and control but Bromham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bromham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman pulls Bromham in close to prevent any damage.
Bromham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bateman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bromham cracks Bateman with a solid left hand.
Bromham is in close to Bateman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bromham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bromham controlling from the top position.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Bromham controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromham advances position into side control!
Bateman is letting Bromham control him for a moment.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.
Bromham is working Bateman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bateman tries to improve position but can't.
Bromham moves into full mount!
Bromham punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots and Bateman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is trapped and Bromham is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bromham looking to break Bateman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bateman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bromham will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bromham controls the position.
Bromham has the hooks in. Bateman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bromham throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bateman could be in trouble here!
Bateman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bateman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bromham gets his way!
Bromham controlling from the back.
Ryan Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowan Bromham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bromham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bromham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bromham winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bromham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Jarpin (ranked 6331 p4p, 6312 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 230 p4p, 229 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Austin Jarpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jarpin actively working from the bottom here.
Jarpin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarpin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jarpin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jarpin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson stops Jarpin from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarpin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jarpin is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson passes Jarpin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Jarpin is defending well.
Jarpin is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jarpin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarpin is trying to control but can't.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Jarpin is defending well.
Jarpin strikes from the bottom but Jackson passes into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jarpin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson trying to control but Jarpin is having none of it.
Jarpin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Jarpin is in no mood to give up.
Jackson goes for an armbar but Jarpin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jarpin.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarpin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarpin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson pushes Jarpin off looking to stand but Jarpin dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jarpin tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jarpin to the ground. Jarpin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarpin forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jarpin jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson works over Jarpin with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson trying to control but Jarpin is working from the bottom.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Jarpin keeps moving.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarpin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jarpin's head.
Jarpin trying to control the position.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jarpin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jarpin controlling the position.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jarpin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but Jarpin manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Jarpin is controlling him well.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jarpin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jarpin is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarpin prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jarpin has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jarpin has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Jarpin is defending well.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jarpin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Jarpin is defending well.
Jackson trying to control the action but Jarpin is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarpin defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jarpin's guard.
Jarpin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is in close to Jarpin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jarpin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jarpin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jarpin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jarpin cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jarpin is controlling him.
Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jarpin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jarpin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jarpin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarpin instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Jarpin manages to get underhooks.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Austin Jarpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jarpin.
Jarpin jumps guard.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Jarpin's brow.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarpin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarpin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarpin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jarpin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarpin, not yet.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Jarpin's brow.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jarpin's head.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jarpin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is wriggling around but Jarpin manages to pass to half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarpin wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Jarpin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinnen Williams (ranked 1011 p4p, 1363 weight class) and Wallid Moura (ranked 123 p4p, 161 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Quinnen Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wallid Moura!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, 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!
Moura moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Moura tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quinnen Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Moura.
Moura blocks an uppercut.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Moura's takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Moura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Moura eventually gives up the hold.
Williams won't allow Moura to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Moura has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moura's guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into half guard.
Moura wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working over Moura with some ground and pound. Moura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moura trying to control but Williams postures up.
Moura felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moura trying to control here.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moura has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Williams escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Williams!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams slows the pace down.
Moura is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Moura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Moura is working for a rear naked choke. Williams is not defending it well and Moura has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Williams refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Williams's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wallid Moura!
Wallid Moura is the new heavyweight champion!
Wallid Moura made sure to mention his sponsor, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) in his post fight interview.
The defeated Quinnen Williams had this to say: 'He fought well, and I give him the credit that he's due. That being said, I know I can do better. I'm gonna go back to the gym, take this as a learning experience, and get a whole lot better next fight. I'll get that belt back. '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichigo Todayashi (ranked 3873 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Paul Dalenger (ranked 185 p4p, 191 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichigo Todayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Dalenger!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalenger is looking to clinch but Todayashi is avoiding it.
Todayashi clinches up with Dalenger and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalenger drags the fight down to the ground.
Todayashi is fighting to break Dalenger's control of his arms but Dalenger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalenger is looking for a triangle but Todayashi pushes his legs off easily.
Todayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalenger controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalenger, not yet.
Dalenger has control of Todayashi's left arm, preventing Todayashi from doing any damage.
Dalenger trying to control the position.
Todayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalenger is on top in guard.
Todayashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Todayashi is looking to stand up but Dalenger isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalenger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalenger content to stall in guard here.
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.
Todayashi is working an open guard so Dalenger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todayashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalenger unleashes a big counter combination but Todayashi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Todayashi checks a leg kick.
Todayashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Todayashi is breathing heavily.
Dalenger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalenger is pressing down on Todayashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalenger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalenger trying to keep a closed guard but Todayashi is proving a slippery customer.
Dalenger controlling Todayashi's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalenger or perhaps it was just good defense by Todayashi, which made it look bad.
It looked like Todayashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Todayashi.
Dalenger moves into range and clinches up with Todayashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dalenger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dalenger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalenger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todayashi defends well and Dalenger ends up having to push Todayashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalenger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todayashi circles away.
Todayashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todayashi throws a series of punches but Dalenger avoids them all with ease.
Dalenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todayashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todayashi looks for a takedown but Dalenger sprawls well.
Dalenger throws a counter combo.
Dalenger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Todayashi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalenger checks a low kick from Todayashi.
Dalenger throws a shot from downtown. Todayashi moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dalenger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalenger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Todayashi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalenger is trying to get an arm triangle but Todayashi is defending well.
Dalenger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Todayashi!
Dalenger raining down shots from the mount!
Dalenger is landing with some decent strikes but Todayashi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dalenger controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalenger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dalenger content just to control the position here.
Dalenger working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Todayashi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dalenger off and cradles Todayashi's limp body as Dalenger celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Paul Dalenger!
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