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RRFC 55: Shabazz vs Korsemann PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Targaryen (ranked 24151 p4p, 1076 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 502 p4p, 130 weight class). Targaryen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, boom. On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Targaryen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Targaryen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Targaryen misses its intended target.
Targaryen slips under a jab from Steele.
Targaryen misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Targaryen scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Targaryen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Targaryen throws out the jab.
A big right from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele cracks Targaryen with an open hand slap.
Targaryen just misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Targaryen misses with a straight left.
Steele feints a counter leg kick.
Jon Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Targaryen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Targaryen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Targaryen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the body
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele throws out a counter right but Targaryen avoids it with no problem.
Steele slips a straight right by Targaryen.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
A telegraphed right hand from Targaryen misses the target.
Targaryen misses with a hook
and Targaryen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Targaryen throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele slips under a jab from Targaryen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut.
Steele catches Targaryen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Targaryen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele defending well as Targaryen loads up on a big left hand.
Steele flicks out a counter leg kick but Targaryen steps away.
Targaryen misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Targaryen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Targaryen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Targaryen. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele with a nice cross.
Targaryen misses with a hook
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the body
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Targaryen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Targaryen misses the target.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
Steele tries a quick counter leg kick but Targaryen is wise to it.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Targaryen takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Targaryen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Targaryen digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Targaryen throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Targaryen misses the shot to the body.
Targaryen looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Targaryen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Targaryen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Targaryen swings widly with a right hand
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Steele cracks Targaryen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Targaryen throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele slips a straight right by Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Targaryen.
Steele with a nice calf kick.
Targaryen looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen misses with a left hand
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Steele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Targaryen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Targaryen throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Targaryen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Targaryen throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Targaryen misses with a left hand
and Targaryen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Targaryen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele moves away from the strike by Targaryen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Targaryen throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele defending well as Targaryen loads up on a big left hand.
Steele is looking to slow Targaryen down with leg kicks.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Targaryen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steele lands with a hook. Targaryen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targaryen misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Targaryen's defenses.
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!
Targaryen looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Targaryen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Targaryen misses
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Steele.
Steele misses with a hook.
Targaryen misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Steele blocks a jab.
Targaryen's corner calls for a 1-2. Targaryen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Targaryen. That did some damage!
Targaryen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Targaryen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Targaryen drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Targaryen misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele lands a jab to the nose.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Sami Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Targaryen. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen swings widly with a right hand
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Targaryen's ribs.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Targaryen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Targaryen.
Targaryen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Targaryen swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Targaryen misses
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands with an overhand left.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Steele defending well as Targaryen loads up on a big left hand.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Steele tries a quick counter leg kick but Targaryen is wise to it.
Targaryen looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Targaryen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Targaryen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Targaryen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with an outside leg kick.
Targaryen misses with a straight right.
Steele thuds his right hand into Targaryen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
Steele throws out a counter right but Targaryen avoids it with no problem.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele scores with a decent looking hook.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
Targaryen looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Steele.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
Steele connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Targaryen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Targaryen takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Targaryen momentarily.
Targaryen works Steele's body with a nice hook.
Steele scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Targaryen misses the target.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Steele tries a quick counter leg kick but Targaryen is wise to it.
Nice jab there from Steele.
Jon Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele catches Targaryen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Targaryen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Targaryen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
Steele slips a straight right by Targaryen.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Targaryen misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Targaryen's knee momentarily.
Targaryen throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Steele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Targaryen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Targaryen misses with a right hand
and Steele counters with a series of strikes. Targaryen will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a left hand
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Targaryen is rocked!
Targaryen takes one to the chin there.
Oh Targaryen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Targaryen misses with an uppercut
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Targaryen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele connects with a single shot there.
Steele cracks Targaryen with a hook to the temple - Targaryen is on wobbly legs here! Steele swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Targaryen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Steele wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sami Steele!
Sami Steele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jon Targaryen was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 4564 p4p, 2534 weight class) and Wesley Poker (ranked 545 p4p, 365 weight class). Wesley Poker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dwight Schrute's chin.
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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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Poker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poker looks for a takedown but Schrute sprawls well.
Schrute gets caught napping as Poker dives in and scores a takedown. Schrute manages to retain guard.
Schrute wriggles free and stands up.
Schrute throws a right hand that misses
and Poker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schrute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poker is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrute is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poker defends well.
Schrute pulls Poker in close to his closed guard and prevents Poker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poker controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute looking for a guillotine here but Poker defends easily.
Schrute trying to control the position.
Schrute is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Poker dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Schrute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schrute pushes Poker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Poker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schrute wants to control but Poker postures up.
Schrute is looking for a sweep.
Schrute can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Schrute's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schrute is not content to let Poker control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poker's best efforts.
Schrute is looking to control Poker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schrute avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrute keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute manages to get to full guard.
Poker trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Poker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schrute working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Poker has passed into half guard!
Schrute trying to control but Poker postures up.
Schrute is looking to get back to full guard here but Poker has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is trying to improve his position.
Poker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Poker stands up.
A telegraphed right hand from Schrute misses the target.
Schrute misses with a looping right.
Poker with the counter takedown but Schrute avoids it easily.
Schrute throws a lazy right hand but Poker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poker feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schrute takes one to the side of the head.
Poker lands a big uppercut and Schrute crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Schrute looks OK. Poker waves Schrute back to his feet!
Schrute is rocked!
 It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
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!
Poker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Schrute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poker lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Schrute up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Poker from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Schrute's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Poker!
An out of breath Wesley Poker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 996 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Justin Gaethje (ranked 135 p4p, 288 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Gaethje!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaethje misses with a body shot.
Jempsa throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje throws a leg kick which misses Jempsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Jempsa tries to avoid it.
Gaethje scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jempsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaethje throws out a powerful jab.
Gaethje with the inside leg kick.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaethje napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaethje is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa 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 Gaethje's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jempsa is working Gaethje over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gaethje takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gaethje has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jempsa lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away.
Gaethje takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jempsa 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 Gaethje's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gaethje manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jempsa's best efforts.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jempsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaethje does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa is looking to advance position but Gaethje won't allow it.
Jempsa is nestled in close to Gaethje, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jempsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gaethje is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jempsa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jempsa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa works his way into side control.
Gaethje is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jempsa throwing strikes but Gaethje manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jempsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jempsa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaethje trying to control the position but Jempsa is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje taking a breather here.
Jempsa struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Gaethje will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gaethje with the inside leg kick.
Jempsa looking to score a takedown here. Gaethje is defending well but Jempsa drives through and ends up in Gaethje's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaethje lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaethje trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa seems keen to control Gaethje's posture.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaethje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa pulls Gaethje in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaethje from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaethje slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justin Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaethje wants to clinch.
Jempsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaethje was well out of range. Poor timing from Jempsa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaethje just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaethje counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gaethje keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaethje misses the shot to the body.
Jempsa staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jempsa.
Jempsa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaethje looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Jempsa crashes against the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje tries to bench press Jempsa off him but Jempsa keeps the position.
Jempsa wants to control but Gaethje is keeping him busy.
Jempsa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gaethje is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaethje trying his best to control but Jempsa has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Gaethje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A nice leg kick from Gaethje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Gaethje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaethje lands with a nice body punch.
Jempsa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaethje lands a jab.
Gaethje stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jempsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaethje.
Jempsa tries to counter with a takedown but Gaethje is quick to defend against it.
Jempsa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gaethje to the ground. Jempsa is now in Gaethje's guard.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaethje is on top in guard.
Jempsa controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaethje sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two 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.
Jempsa working a defensive guard here.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gaethje is controlling him.
Jempsa pulls Gaethje in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jempsa is out of range.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gaethje is looking to clinch but Jempsa is avoiding it.
Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Gaethje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaethje swings for the body but Jempsa moves out of range.
Gaethje is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaethje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Jempsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaethje sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Gaethje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaethje wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaethje connects with an inside leg kick.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Gaethje with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa moves forwards but Gaethje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaethje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaethje fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaethje as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaethje thuds his right hand into Jempsa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gaethje leaves Jempsa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaethje as he jumps to the side.
Konichiwa Jempsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaethje moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaethje 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gaethje!
Justin Gaethje decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marv Nemera (ranked 2612 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Enrique Saravia (ranked 320 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Nemera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrique Saravia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, 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!
Saravia throws a hook but Nemera avoids it easily.
Saravia lands with an uppercut that bounces Nemera off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Saravia misses the target.
Saravia takes a swing at Nemera's ribcage but misses.
Saravia misses with a series of wild punches.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemera moves away.
Nemera misses the shot to the body.
Saravia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saravia avoids it.
Saravia connects with a looping right hand.
Saravia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nemera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saravia's guard.
Saravia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saravia keeping full guard, as Nemera tries to pass.
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!
Nemera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nemera throws a big shot that misses.
Nemera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemera throwing a counter right hand but Saravia manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nemera.
Saravia digs a good hook to Nemera's body.
Nemera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marv Nemera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia walks into a straight right hand from Nemera.
Saravia looks to land a combination but Nemera avoids it well.
Saravia takes one to the side of the head.
Saravia swings for the body but Nemera moves out of range.
Nemera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saravia.
Nemera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nemera tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Nemera.
Saravia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saravia lands a body shot.
Saravia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nemera misses with the head strike.
Nemera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemera tries to free his leg and advance position but Saravia is retaining full guard.
Saravia trying to control the position here.
Saravia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saravia keeping full guard, as Nemera tries to pass.
Nemera stopping the sweep attempt from Saravia.
Nemera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saravia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saravia sees it coming and defends easily.
Saravia trying to control but Nemera postures up.
Nemera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saravia defends it well.
Nemera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravia trying to control here.
Saravia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nemera is staying active.
Saravia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nemera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nemera's back!
Nemera trying to control the hands but Saravia won't let him.
Nemera covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Saravia not allowing Nemera to control his hands.
Saravia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Saravia punches the canvas rather than the man.
Saravia misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saravia thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nemera staying busy and making it hard for Saravia to control.
Nemera trying to control the hands but Saravia won't let him.
Saravia missing with strikes.
Saravia misses with punches from the back.
Nemera covering up well and avoiding damage.
Saravia wants to control but Nemera is keeping busy.
Saravia missing with punches from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Saravia throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nemera trying to get back to his feet but Saravia is in full control for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saravia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nemera.
Nemera tries to escape but Saravia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Saravia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nemera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot by Nemera.
Nemera misses with a takedown attempt - Saravia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nemera ducks under a wild hook from Saravia.
Nemera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nemera throws a head kick but Saravia moves out of range.
Nemera closes the distance and clinches up with Saravia, looking for a takedown. Nemera pushes Saravia against the cage but Saravia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Saravia. Beautiful body shot.
Saravia blocks a head kick by Nemera.
Saravia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nemera avoids the elbow strike from Saravia, against the cage.
Saravia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saravia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nemera's elbow.
Saravia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nemera breaks the clinch.
Nemera throws a lazy right hand but Saravia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemera connects with a single shot there.
Saravia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nemera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enrique Saravia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saravia connects with a right hand. Nemera shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia just misses with a punch to the body.
Saravia drops his hands momentarily and Nemera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nemera keeps the fight on the outside.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saravia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saravia throws a hook but Nemera blocks it.
Nemera looks to throw the jab but Saravia is out of range.
Nemera tries a head kick but it misses.
Saravia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saravia moves away from the strike by Nemera.
Saravia takes a swing at Nemera's ribcage but misses.
Nemera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Nemera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nemera moves away from the strike by Saravia.
Nemera cracks Saravia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
Nemera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saravia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nemera rather than just go for the knockout.
Nemera catches Saravia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saravia missing with a left hand there. Nemera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nemera was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Nemera jabs at Saravia's body.
Enrique Saravia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravia misses with a hook. Nemera ducked under it nicely.
Nemera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nemera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saravia.
Nemera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saravia misses the shot to the body.
Nemera just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Saravia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saravia lands a nice hook to Nemera's body. Nemera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nemera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saravia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nemera defending well as Saravia loads up on a big left hand.
Nemera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravia moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravia throws a big shot that misses.
Nemera scores with a nice strike.
Nemera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nemera throws a big shot that misses.
Saravia moves out of range of the strikes.
Nemera moves out of range of the strikes.
Nemera digs a good hook to Saravia's body.
Saravia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nemera doesn't seem bothered though.
Nemera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravia moves away.
Nemera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saravia moves away from the strike by Nemera.
Saravia throws a lazy right hand but Nemera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nemera. That's going to slow Saravia down.
Nemera connects with a body shot.
Nemera works Saravia's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Saravia. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Saravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Nemera misses its target.
Saravia throws a jab but it's blocked by Nemera.
Nemera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saravia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saravia leaves Nemera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marv Nemera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saravia throws a nice looking combination but Nemera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nemera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nemera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saravia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nemera moves out of range as Saravia strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saravia closes the distance and clinches.
Nemera takes a shot to the head.
Saravia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nemera's elbow.
Nemera blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Saravia 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nemera ducks under a wild hook from Saravia.
Saravia instigates a clinch.
Saravia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nemera has a couple of punches blocked by Saravia.
Nemera wants to break free but Saravia has control.
Saravia throws an elbow but it misses.
Nemera prevents a body shot from Saravia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saravia.
Nemera prevents a body shot from Saravia.
Saravia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nemera's elbow.
Nemera is looking to break free of the clinch but Saravia has double underhooks.
Enrique Saravia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nemera stalling.
Nemera throws a punch but it's blocked by Saravia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nemera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saravia lands a left hand.
Saravia lands a hook that snaps the head of Nemera backwards.
Saravia misses with an elbow over the top.
Saravia misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia misses with a punch on the inside.
Saravia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saravia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nemera dodges an elbow strike from Saravia.
Saravia throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemera.
Saravia tries to work over Nemera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemera is looking to control Saravia's arms but Saravia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nemera has his back to the cage.
Saravia tries to work over Nemera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemera blocks a body shot from Saravia.
A right hook to the body lands for Saravia.
Saravia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saravia tries to throw a body punch but Nemera avoids it by throwing Saravia back against the cage.
Saravia is working Nemera over against the cage.
Saravia gets underhooks to prevent Nemera's takedown attempt.
Saravia tries to work over Nemera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemera is looking for a takedown.
Saravia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nemera backwards.
Saravia gets through Nemera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Saravia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nemera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marv Nemera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nemera tries to break the clinch but Saravia is controlling the position.
Nemera trying to control the position but instead, Saravia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nemera into the cage.
Saravia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saravia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saravia lands a hook that snaps the head of Nemera backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemera takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Marv Nemera has been cut.
Nemera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saravia pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saravia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nemera's elbow.
Saravia lands a left hand.
Saravia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemera's efforts to push away.
Saravia works on Nemera's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Saravia.
Saravia tries to throw a body punch but Nemera avoids it by throwing Saravia back against the cage.
Saravia presses Nemera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saravia misses with a body punch.
Saravia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saravia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saravia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Saravia on the inside.
Saravia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saravia works on Nemera's body with a couple of short punches.
Saravia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nemera looking to slow down the pace here.
Saravia lands with a short shot to the head.
Nemera dodges an elbow strike from Saravia.
Saravia lands a shoulder strike.
Saravia digs a right hand into Nemera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nemera's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saravia misses with an elbow over the top.
Saravia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Saravia scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saravia pushes Nemera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saravia lands with a right to the head.
Saravia pushes Nemera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saravia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saravia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nemera backwards.
Saravia misses with an elbow strike.
Saravia lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saravia.
Nemera tightens his grip and picks Saravia up, before dumping him to the ground. Saravia manages to land in guard.
Nemera won't allow Saravia to get back to his feet.
Nemera won't allow Saravia to sweep him here.
Saravia keeping moving, preventing Nemera from controlling successfully.
Marv Nemera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nemera won't allow Saravia to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Saravia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saravia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Saravia!
In his post fight interview, Enrique Saravia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Etebo (ranked 2081 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Kurt Angular (ranked 229 p4p, 213 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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2 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semi Etebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Angular!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Etebo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Angular has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Etebo misses with a two punch combination.
Etebo throws a looping overhand right but Angular ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Etebo.
Angular fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Etebo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angular takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Etebo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angular is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Etebo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Angular staying out of range there.
Etebo circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Etebo finds it's way round the side to connect with Angular's head.
Etebo just misses with a punch to the body.
Etebo missing with a left hand there. Angular was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Etebo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etebo misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angular shoots in for a takedown but Etebo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Etebo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Angular slips a jab from Etebo.
Etebo lands a jab.
Angular tries to clinch but Etebo moves out of range.
Etebo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angular.
Jab, jab by Etebo - just one landing.
Angular takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Etebo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Angular to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Etebo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etebo is working Angular over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angular blocks a body shot from Etebo.
Angular changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Etebo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Semi Etebo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angular.
Angular drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Etebo clobbers Angular with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Etebo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Angular stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Angular slips under a jab.
Etebo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Semi Etebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Etebo both land. Nice combination.
Etebo lands the left hand.
Etebo slaps away a takedown attempt from Angular, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angular moves to clinch but Etebo breaks away
and Etebo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Etebo to counter with a crisp jab.
Etebo missing with a left hand there. Angular was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Angular feints the counter takedown.
Etebo fails to land with a series of punches.
Angular falls off balance throwing a combination
and Etebo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angular should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A telegraphed right hand from Etebo misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etebo. Angular does a little dance to reset his feet.
Etebo cracks Angular with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Etebo throws a jab when Angular was well out of range.
And Angular tries to counter it with a takedown but Etebo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Angular shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Etebo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Etebo throws an off balance right hand
and Angular counters with a nice double leg into side control. Etebo won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Etebo parries the strikes from Angular easily there. Angular is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Etebo to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etebo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Angular sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Etebo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Angular creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Etebo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Angular throws a strike aimed at the side of Etebo's head but Etebo avoids it well.
Etebo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Angular landing strikes.
Etebo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Angular asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Angular taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Etebo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angular shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Angular throwing shots but Etebo is blocking nicely.
Angular not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angular throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Etebo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Etebo tries to get out of the position.
Angular throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angular lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angular prevents Etebo from standing back up.
Angular wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etebo keeps working.
Angular seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Angular throwing shots but Etebo is blocking nicely.
Angular missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Etebo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angular can do to turn this around?
Angular seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etebo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Etebo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Angular scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angular lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Etebo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angular.
Angular passes to full mount!
Angular trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Angular lands with some strikes.
Angular working Etebo over with strikes here.
Angular pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Angular postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Etebo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Etebo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Angular!
After winning the bout, Kurt Angular thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hax Molloway (ranked 727 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Chief Queef (ranked 116 p4p, 310 weight class). Chief Queef acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
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, Chief Queef!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queef throws a low kick, looking for Molloway's leg but Molloway calmly moves out of range.
Molloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Queef drives through and clinches with Molloway against the cage.
Queef managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Queef has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Queef is trying to push Molloway away but Molloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Queef breaks the clinch.
Queef darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Queef throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Queef looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Molloway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Queef lands with a punch from half guard.
Molloway tries to roll over but Queef keeps him under control.
Queef scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Queef 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.
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!
Queef working over Molloway with some ground and pound. Molloway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molloway trying to hold on to Queef's head to control him but Queef postures up.
Queef seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway is positioning himself well to prevent Queef advancing to mount.
Queef lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Molloway! More strikes land and this one is all over! Queef jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Queef!
Chief Queef decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 2236 p4p, 1783 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 319 p4p, 275 weight class). Dan Averescu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Averescu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
A jab from Michaels misses.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Averescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooh!!! Michaels has knocked Averescu down with a huge combo! Michaels steps away and waves a wobbly Averescu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Averescu is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Michaels counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Averescu out cold! What a finish! Michaels is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
After winning the bout, Shawn Michaels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Berwick (ranked 1126 p4p, 754 weight class) and Charlie Chan (ranked 181 p4p, 126 weight class). Charlie Chan 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, 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!
Berwick ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Some bone on bone action there as Berwick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berwick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berwick staying out of range there.
Berwick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chan misses with a series of wild punches.
Berwick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chan thuds his right hand into Berwick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chan with a hook.
Berwick ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Berwick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chan motions for Berwick to come forward. Chan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berwick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berwick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Berwick misses the target.
Berwick blocks a leg kick.
Chan throws a leg kick
and Berwick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Charlie Chan has been cut.
Berwick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Berwick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Berwick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chan misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Berwick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berwick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berwick is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chan as he connects with a hook.
Chan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Berwick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berwick moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chan scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berwick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berwick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chan just manages to avoid it.
Chan lands a leg kick that knocks Berwick off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chan.
Chan lands with an uppercut that bounces Berwick off the cage and back into range.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan scores with a hook.
A big right from Chan misses.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Berwick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chan's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Chan misses.
Berwick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Berwick saw that one coming.
Berwick throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
A jab from Chan misses.
Chan misses the jab.
Berwick dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Chan - just one landing.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berwick moves away from the strike by Chan.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berwick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berwick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Berwick's head but Berwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berwick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chan.
A big left from Chan misses.
Chan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chan clobbers Berwick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berwick avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a jab when Berwick was well out of range.
Berwick throws a big counter combination but Chan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berwick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan scores with the left hand. Berwick knows he should have avoided that one.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Berwick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chan catches Berwick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berwick checks a leg kick.
Chan lands with a straight right. Berwick didn't see that one coming.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Chan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Chan misses.
Berwick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berwick counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berwick moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Berwick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Berwick might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Chan misses.
Berwick needs to keep his hands up - Chan had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan throws the left hand but Berwick avoids the punch easily.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berwick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charlie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Berwick is looking for a counter combo.
Berwick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chan tests Berwick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan wants to clinch up but Berwick keeps it at a distance.
Berwick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chan misses with a straight right.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berwick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Berwick misses the target.
Chan scores with the left hand. Berwick knows he should have avoided that one.
Berwick moves away from the strike by Chan.
A head kick misses from Chan.
An attempted straight right counter from Berwick misses the target.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berwick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berwick.
A little feinted left hand from Berwick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan's corner calls for a 1-2. Chan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berwick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Chan thuds his right hand into Berwick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan tries to land a leg kick but Berwick saw it coming and moves away.
Berwick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
As Chan backs away, Berwick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berwick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chan cracks Berwick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Berwick moved out of range nicely.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Berwick slips the punch.
Berwick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berwick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Chan.
Berwick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Berwick appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berwick slips a straight right by Chan.
Berwick throws a quick counter head kick but Chan was just out of range.
Chan with a nice cross.
Chan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berwick momentarily.
Chan clobbers Berwick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berwick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Chan misses.
It looked like Berwick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chan.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Berwick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berwick's head backwards.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berwick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Berwick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berwick slips a jab from Chan.
No luck for Chan with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berwick slips under a jab.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chan connects with a single shot there.
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!
Berwick walks into a left hand.
Berwick slips a jab from Chan.
Berwick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chan just manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Chan.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Berwick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Berwick ducks right into an uppercut from Chan.
Berwick ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chan scores with a sloppy right hand. Berwick should have avoided that one.
Berwick slips a jab from Chan.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Berwick is looking for a counter combo.
Berwick takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Chan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chan lands with a right hand.
Chan misses with a right hand
and Berwick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Chan misses
and Berwick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chan's knee momentarily.
Chan throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Chan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berwick doesn't seem phased though.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Berwick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chan throws a head kick that Berwick semi-blocks.
Berwick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chan misses the jab.
Berwick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chan throws a head kick but Berwick moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Berwick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Berwick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Berwick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berwick avoids the head kick by Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a body kick.
As Chan looks to move away, Berwick throws a big counter combo but Chan just gets out of the way.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Berwick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berwick slips a jab and a cross from Chan.
Nice defenses there by Berwick.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan misses with a straight right.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Berwick.
Chan throws a lazy uppercut
and Berwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Berwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan is rocked!
Chan misses with an uppercut. Berwick saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Berwick misses its target.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Berwick finish him?
Chan throws the left hand but Berwick avoids the punch easily.
Chan seems to have recovered his senses.
Chan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Berwick is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Berwick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chan.
Chan misses with a takedown
and Berwick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berwick staying out of range there.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Berwick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan throws a head kick but Berwick moves out of range.
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!
Chan throws a hook to the side of Berwick's head but Berwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Berwick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berwick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Berwick moves out of range easily.
Berwick throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan shoots in but no luck this time.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berwick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chan throws a jab when Berwick was well out of range.
A big left from Chan misses.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Berwick's shoulder, as Berwick tries to avoid the shot.
Chan lands a high kick!
Berwick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Berwick misses the target.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Berwick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berwick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berwick defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Berwick.
Chan lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a hook but Berwick blocks it.
Berwick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Chan scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan missing with a left hand there. Berwick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berwick ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Charlie Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berwick drops his hands momentarily and Chan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Chan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chan.
Berwick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeffery Berwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan scores with a body shot.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Berwick's shoulder, as Berwick tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Berwick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan lunges at Berwick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berwick's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 1008 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Farren Schoff (ranked 133 p4p, 328 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farren Schoff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Schoff misses.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monto defending well as Schoff loads up on a big left hand.
Schoff misses with an uppercut
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schoff won't be happy with that.
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Schoff is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schoff tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Schoff defends the submission attempt.
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.
Schoff has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schoff won't allow Monto to pass to mount.
Schoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monto stacks Schoff 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 Monto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schoff is avoiding damage well.
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schoff is looking to regain half guard here but Monto keeps moving and retains side control.
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well.
Schoff tries to improve position but can't.
Monto tries to score with some ground and pound. Schoff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schoff tries to buck Monto off but Monto is having none of it.
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Schoff is defending well.
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well.
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well.
Schoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto is looking for a kimura here.
Schoff won't allow Monto to pass to mount.
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Schoff defends the submission attempt.
Monto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monto moves nicely into side control.
Schoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schoff tries to buck Monto off but Monto is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davido Monto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monto!
Schoff landing strikes.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Schoff landing strikes.
Schoff scoring with punches from side control.
Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schoff scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Schoff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monto is looking for a sweep.
Monto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schoff lands a few punches from side control.
Schoff landing a few strikes.
Monto is rocked!
Monto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oh Monto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schoff working Monto over with strikes.
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Monto is pressing down on Schoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoff landing with the ground and pound.
Monto looking for a sweep. Not yet Monto, not yet.
Monto is looking for a triangle here but Schoff uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monto seems to have got his legs back now.
Monto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Monto is looking for a sweep.
Monto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Schoff tries to get to full guard but Monto has control of the leg.
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Monto there.
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto is looking for a kimura but Schoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage.
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well.
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monto lands a nice short elbow.
Monto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schoff tries to roll over but Monto keeps him under control.
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monto prevents Schoff from improving his position.
Monto lands strikes from half guard.
Monto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Schoff could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Monto has cracked it and Schoff is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Monto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 173 p4p, 945 weight class) and Willem Korsemann (ranked 30 p4p, 125 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem Korsemann!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korsemann instigates a clinch.
Korsemann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shabazz lands a body punch.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korsemann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korsemann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Korsemann tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korsemann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Korsemann.
A nice left hand lands by Korsemann.
Korsemann blocks an uppercut.
Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Korsemann.
Korsemann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korsemann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Korsemann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korsemann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korsemann blocks it with crossed arms.
Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Korsemann's face.
A hook to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shabazz gets through Korsemann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Korsemann controls the action.
Korsemann just leaning against Shabazz, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korsemann misses with some punches.
Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korsemann lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korsemann.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korsemann trying to land knees to the body.
Korsemann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shabazz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Korsemann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shabazz is defending well for now.
Shabazz pushes Korsemann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korsemann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shabazz looking for a takedown.
Shabazz tries to work over Korsemann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korsemann looking to stall.
Korsemann missing with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shabazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korsemann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shabazz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Korsemann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korsemann prevents a body shot from Shabazz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabazz.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Korsemann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Korsemann blocks an uppercut.
Korsemann lands an elbow just above Shabazz 's eye.
Shabazz pushes Korsemann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korsemann missing with knees to the body.
Korsemann struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korsemann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shabazz avoids it.
Korsemann trying to land knees to the body.
Korsemann missing with knees to the body.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Korsemann looks winded!
Shabazz lands a shoulder strike.
Korsemann wants to stall.
Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shabazz pushes Korsemann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korsemann swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korsemann tries to land knees in the clinch but Shabazz avoids the damage to the body.
Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shabazz scores with a hook to the body.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Korsemann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shabazz.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Korsemann controls the action.
Shabazz tightens his grip and picks Korsemann up, before dumping him to the ground. Korsemann manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shabazz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Shabazz seems to have locked his on tight now - Korsemann screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Shabazz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz retains his light heavyweight title!
Rahim Shabazz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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