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RRFC Fight Night 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Targaryen (ranked 24015 p4p, 6668 weight class) and Paulo Henriques (ranked 501 p4p, 473 weight class). Targaryen comes to the cage accompanied by boom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Henriques!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Targaryen.
 It looks like Paulo Henriques has been cut.
Targaryen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henriques counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Targaryen thinking.
Targaryen misses with a two punch combination.
Henriques let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Targaryen swinging wildly here.
Henriques tries to score a power double leg takedown but Targaryen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henriques somewhat.
Targaryen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henriques has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henriques there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henriques moves out of range of the strikes.
Targaryen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriques circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriques appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Targaryen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henriques counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriques fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriques doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Targaryen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jon Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henriques.
Targaryen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Targaryen wants it to stay on the feet.
Henriques slips under a jab from Targaryen.
Henriques avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Henriques's coach down at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henriques's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A combination from Targaryen does no damage.
Jon Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen misses with the combination.
Henriques appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Targaryen throws a nice looking combination but Henriques bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henriques dives in for a single leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Henriques with a series of wild strikes but Henriques uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriques shoots in and drives through. Targaryen sprawls well.
Targaryen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henriques misses with a takedown attempt - Targaryen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Targaryen as Henriques shoots in.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henriques shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Targaryen misses with a series of wild punches.
Henriques let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Targaryen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriques dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to keep at a distance but Henriques has taken the fight into the clinch.
Targaryen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Targaryen swinging wildly here.
Henriques moves out of range as Targaryen strikes.
Henriques now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henriques shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Targaryen misses with a series of wild punches.
Henriques let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henriques shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henriques moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henriques now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Targaryen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henriques will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriques closes this distance looking for a takedown but Targaryen circles away.
Henriques is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Targaryen rather than just go for the knockout.
Henriques gets a clinch.
Henriques misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Targaryen.
Targaryen breaks from the clinch.
Targaryen misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Henriques misses.
Henriques has Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Henriques throws an elbow that misses.
Targaryen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henriquess head.
Targaryen is trying to break free.
Targaryen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Targaryen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Henriques's cut.
That's time! Targaryen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henriques closes the distance and clinches up with Targaryen, looking for a takedown. Henriques pushes Targaryen against the cage but Targaryen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Henriques misses.
Henriques dives in for a single leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Targaryen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Targaryen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henriques let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Henriques with a series of wild strikes but Henriques uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Targaryen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henriques moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriques lands with a shot to the body.
Henriques gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Targaryen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriques can do to turn this around?
Henriques tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Targaryen avoids it.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henriques creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriques breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henriques.
It looked like Targaryen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jon Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henriques.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Henriques moves out of range.
Henriques drives through with a takedown into Targaryen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henriques decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Targaryen takes a swing at Henriques's ribcage but misses.
Henriques fails with the takedown.
Jon Targaryen is winning the standup battle so far.
Henriques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Henriques avoids nicely.
Targaryen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henriques shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense.
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Henriques shoots in and drives through. Targaryen sprawls well.
Henriques fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jon Targaryen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Targaryen.
Targaryen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henriques shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Targaryen defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriques will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Henriques avoids it well.
A nice side step and Henriques releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriques manages to avoid it.
Targaryen misses with a wild combination.
Henriques closes the distance and clinches.
Henriques missing with knees to the body.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen wants to break free but Henriques has control.
Targaryen is trying to break the clinch but Henriques is controlling him.
Henriques misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Targaryen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriques prevents Targaryen from breaking the clinch.
Henriques misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Targaryen.
Targaryen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henriques breaks from the clinch.
Targaryen throws a hook but Henriques blocks it.
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Henriques avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with the combination.
Targaryen throws a combination that misses
letting Henriques counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Henriques is trying hard to land a takedown here. Targaryen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henriques tries for a takedown but Targaryen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Targaryen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Henriques's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Targaryen swinging wildly here.
Targaryen misses with a few strikes there.
Henriques shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Targaryen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Henriques releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henriques ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Henriques closes this distance looking for a takedown but Targaryen circles away.
Targaryen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henriques.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but Henriques slips the punch.
Henriques is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Targaryen with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a few strikes there.
Henriques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Targaryen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Targaryen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jon Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henriques.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Henriques fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen avoids it really well and circles away.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Henriques avoids nicely.
Targaryen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriques avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Henriques is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Targaryen with a body shot.
Henriques shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Targaryen as he avoids it easily.
Targaryen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Targaryen misses with a series of wild punches.
Henriques shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targaryen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen is working an open guard so Henriques takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriques uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Targaryen.
A countering left hand to the body from Henriques misses.
Henriques tries to clinch up.
Henriques scores with a jab to the body.
Targaryen works the jab nicely.
Targaryen misses with a series of wild punches.
Henriques moves away from the strike by Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henriques has a takedown stuffed.
Jon Targaryen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Henriques with a series of wild strikes but Henriques uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henriques let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Targaryen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henriques counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henriques is defended easily by Targaryen.
Targaryen is looking for a counter combo.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Henriques avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Targaryen. No joy for Henriques on that attempt.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Targaryen misses with a combination
and Henriques connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulo Henriques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriques looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Targaryen is fending him off so far but Henriques persists. Nope, Targaryen circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Targaryen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henriques.
Targaryen misses with a double jab
and Henriques counters with a stiff right hand.
Targaryen scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Targaryen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Targaryen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Targaryen!
Jon Targaryen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Murray (ranked 3087 p4p, 3195 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 374 p4p, 388 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by Suffer Well. Burrito Supreme will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Supreme there.
Murray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Supreme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murray closes the distance and pushes Supreme back into the cage.
Supreme blocks a body shot from Murray.
Murray blocks an elbow strike from Supreme.
Murray avoiding damage as Supreme throws knees to the body.
Supreme prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Supreme breaks the clinch.
Supreme misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Supreme.
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!
Murray tries to clinch up but Supreme circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray darts in and clinches Supreme up against the cage.
Supreme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supreme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supreme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supreme lands with a light punch inside.
Murray has Supreme pressed against the cage, preventing Supreme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Supreme avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Supreme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murray.
Murray tries to score a body lock takedown but Supreme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Supreme tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supreme lands a right hand.
Supreme throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Supreme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Supreme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Supreme throws a low kick but Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray throws the left hand but Supreme avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supreme, pushing him back against the cage.
Supreme wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Supreme as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supreme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supreme tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Supreme back against the cage.
Supreme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supreme tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Supreme is pressed up against the cage. Murray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supreme down to the mat. Supreme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supreme lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray walks straight into a right hand from Supreme - that's dropped him! Supreme jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Murray from any more punishment! Murray complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Burrito Supreme!
In defeat, Jack Murray stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatever mate, I'm over it but I'll be back at it again soon enough.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 5436 p4p, 24795 weight class) and Mark Totters (ranked 598 p4p, 705 weight class). Totters has chosen 4 6 8 as his entrance music. Mark Totters 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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Totters!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schrute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mark Totters has been cut.
A combination from Schrute does no damage.
Schrute moves into the clinch.
Totters managing to block the knees to the body from Schrute.
Totters wants to take the fight to the mat but Schrute manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schrute lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schrute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Totters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schrute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Totters.
Schrute misses with a body punch
and Totters counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schrute!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schrute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Totters lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schrute down.
Schrute on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schrute tries to get out of the position.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard.
Totters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schrute!
Schrute is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute working to try and regain half guard.
Schrute wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Schrute wants to get back to his feet.
Schrute covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Schrute is in bad spot here.
Totters working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Totters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Totters is looking for the choke from the back position but Schrute is controlling his hands well.
Totters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Totters looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Totters.
Schrute is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schrute is in bad spot here.
Totters has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schrute has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Schrute is covering up but some of the strikes from Totters are getting through and doing damage.
I really don't envy Schrute right now.
Totters avoiding Schrute 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Schrute right now.
Totters has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schrute has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Schrute is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Totters gets his way!
Totters looking to break Schrute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schrute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Totters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Totters is persistently looking for the submission but Schrute is defending it well.
Totters is not going to allow Schrute to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Schrute right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totters lands with a hammerfist to the side of Schrute's head.
Totters throwing sloppy strikes.
Totters 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.
Schrute trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Schrute can't escape the position.
Schrute tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schrute tries to reverse the position but Totters maintains control.
Totters connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Totters working for a guillotine from mount but Schrute is in no mood to give up.
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!
Schrute is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Totters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Totters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schrute moves into the clinch successfully.
Schrute missing with knees to the body.
Totters is working for takedown but Schrute is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Schrute's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Schrute.
Totters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Totters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schrute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Totters looking for a takedown.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Totters.
Totters tries to score a body lock takedown but Schrute shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schrute lands a right hand.
Totters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schrute avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Totters takes a shot to the head.
Schrute lands with a right to the head.
Schrute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Totters backwards.
Schrute lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schrute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Totters backwards.
 Totters is rocked!
Schrute working aggressively here.
Totters is still on wobbly legs! Can Schrute finish him?
Schrute misses with a punch on the inside.
Schrute misses with the head strike.
Dwight Schrute has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schrute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schrute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Totters blocking some punches.
Totters seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Schrute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schrute landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Totters is breathing heavily.
Totters wants a takedown.
Totters looking for a takedown.
Schrute lands a hook that snaps the head of Totters backwards.
Schrute lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Totters to his knees! Schrute keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Schrute!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan De Jong (ranked 2660 p4p, 4091 weight class) and Kentrell Turner (ranked 343 p4p, 480 weight class). De Jong's entrance music is Nipsey Hussle - I Don't Stress. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan De Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kentrell Turner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, 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!
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Jong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jong is controlling him.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
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.
De Jong has hold of Turner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Turner seems comfortable defending it but De Jong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Turner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Turner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Jong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan De Jong!
A victorious Stefan De Jong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Kentrell Turner had this to say: 'This is some bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby LeBeau (ranked 1772 p4p, 3366 weight class) and Humphrey Wellington (ranked 228 p4p, 417 weight class). Humphrey Wellington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby LeBeau's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau has managed to clinch.
Wellington trying to land knees to the body.
Wellington has LeBeau pressed against the cage, preventing LeBeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wellington looking to slow down the pace here.
Wellington breaks the clinch.
Wellington lands with a kick to the ribs.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wellington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LeBeau blocks a leg kick.
LeBeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
LeBeau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wellington wants to land a leg kick but LeBeau is out of range.
LeBeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Wellington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
LeBeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBeau misses with a takedown attempt - Wellington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LeBeau stuns Wellington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington blocks a jab.
LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellington.
Wellington thinks about the counter body kick.
Wellington throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBeau throws a shot from downtown. Wellington moves away and avoids it.
Wellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBeau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellington's guard.
Wellington controls LeBeau momentarily but LeBeau frees himself.
LeBeau drops back looking for a leg! Wellington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wellington manages to kick LeBeau off! LeBeau jumps back into Wellington's guard.
Wellington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington has his feet on LeBeau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wellington throws a low kick but LeBeau avoids it.
Wellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wellington is trying to defend but LeBeau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau trying to control from Wellington's half guard. Wellington has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wellington controls LeBeau momentarily but LeBeau frees himself.
Wellington has a closed guard, preventing LeBeau from standing up.
LeBeau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
Wellington defending well as LeBeau loads up on a big left hand.
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wellington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
LeBeau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wellington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wellington is looking to reverse the position.
LeBeau working away.
Wellington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LeBeau tries for a kimura but Wellington is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wellington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wellington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeBeau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LeBeau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeBeau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LeBeau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LeBeau 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.
Wellington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBeau feints and as Wellington raises his hands in defense, LeBeau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wellington has his feet on LeBeau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bobby LeBeau is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wellington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LeBeau throws a right hand that Wellington ducks under and follows up with a left that Wellington also avoids with ease.
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
LeBeau scores with a shot to the body.
LeBeau missing with a left hand there. Wellington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
Wellington tries a quick counter leg kick but LeBeau is wise to it.
LeBeau shoots in but Wellington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wellington throws a leg kick but LeBeau moved away.
LeBeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Wellington.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellington is just out of range.
Wellington throws a big counter head kick but LeBeau avoids it with no problem.
LeBeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
Bobby LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
Wellington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LeBeau walks into a stiff left hand from Wellington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBeau has managed to clinch.
LeBeau tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wellington trying to control the position but instead, LeBeau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wellington into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
Wellington connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington is trying to maintain a safe position but LeBeau gets an underhook and turns Wellington into the cage.
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby LeBeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but LeBeau manages to step out the way in time.
Wellington tries to land a front kick but LeBeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! LeBeau crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellington - the referee stops the clock and LeBeau gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellington. LeBeau manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
LeBeau tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wellington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
LeBeau won't allow Wellington to sweep him here.
Wellington is still trying to improve position.
LeBeau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
Wellington trying to control from the bottom.
Wellington tries to roll over but LeBeau keeps him under control.
Wellington is trying to maintain the position but LeBeau is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but LeBeau has control of the leg.
Bobby LeBeau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeBeau wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeBeau is trying to work for a kimura but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington tries to roll over but LeBeau keeps him under control.
LeBeau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBeau seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby LeBeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBeau rather than just go for the knockout.
LeBeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeBeau lands a jab to the nose.
LeBeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellington.
Wellington misses with a head kick.
Wellington misses with a wild body shot.
LeBeau gets a takedown into half guard.
LeBeau is trying to work for a kimura but Wellington is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau seems to be working for a kimura but Wellington defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington is trying to control but LeBeau passes into side control!
LeBeau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wellington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LeBeau is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
LeBeau prevents Wellington from improving his position.
LeBeau is thwarting Wellington's attempts to control the position.
LeBeau seems to be looking for submissions.
Wellington wants to improve his position but LeBeau is controlling well.
LeBeau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wellington sees it coming and defends easily.
LeBeau is looking for a kimura but Wellington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LeBeau to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is trying to work for a kimura but Wellington is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wellington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wellington wants to control the position but LeBeau says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wellington trying to control here.
LeBeau gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
Wellington follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
LeBeau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wellington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LeBeau looks to throw the jab but Wellington is out of range.
LeBeau misses with a hook. Wellington ducked under it nicely.
Bobby LeBeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a leg kick but Wellington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LeBeau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
LeBeau stalling away here and it's allowed Wellington to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wellington has control of LeBeau's left arm, preventing LeBeau from doing any damage.
LeBeau landing with the ground and pound.
LeBeau wants to get up but he can't break Wellington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington is trying to control the position but LeBeau postures up.
Humphrey Wellington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby LeBeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeBeau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby LeBeau!
A victorious Bobby LeBeau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Barlow (ranked 3637 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 476 p4p, 340 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barlow off the cage and back into range.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averescu stalks Barlow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barlow's face. Barlow staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Barlow moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barlow throws a counter high kick but Averescu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook. Barlow ducked under it nicely.
Barlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 Barlow is rocked!
Barlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Averescu tries to sprawl out of it but Barlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Barlow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Averescu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Averescu has wrist control.
Barlow scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barlow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barlow is pushing down on Averescu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Averescu is fighting to maintain full guard but Barlow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Averescu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barlow is on him like a limpet, forcing Averescu back against the cage.
Barlow has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barlow letting Averescu take a breather here.
Averescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Barlow pulls guard.
Barlow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barlow has a closed guard, preventing Averescu from standing up.
Averescu preventing the sweep.
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Averescu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Averescu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Averescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Barlow slips the punch.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Averescu.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barlow is just out of range.
Averescu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarlow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barlow moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Averescu tests Barlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu has managed to clinch.
Barlow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Averescu has Barlow pushed against the cage.
Averescu is stalling here.
Barlow jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barlow misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Barlow saw that one coming.
Barlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Averescu lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Barlow persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Barlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averescu throws a jab when Barlow was well out of range.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averescu clinches with his opponent.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Barlow wants to clinch.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Barlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barlow ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Barlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu scores with a counter punch that sends Barlow to the canvas! Averescu smells blood - he's punishing Barlow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barlow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hax Molloway (ranked 1175 p4p, 1705 weight class) and Lukas Chomsli (ranked 188 p4p, 260 weight class). Chomsli has chosen Tapout as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 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 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Chomsli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway tries to clinch up.
Chomsli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chomsli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Molloway is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Scrap Squad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chomsli trying to control the pace.
Molloway trying to hold on to Chomsli's head to control him but Chomsli postures up.
Molloway is looking to improve his position.
Chomsli is looking to advance position but Molloway won't allow it.
Chomsli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Molloway reverses the position - he's now on top in Chomsli's guard.
Chomsli looking for a sweep. Not yet Chomsli, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molloway drops back looking for a leg! Chomsli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chomsli manages to kick Molloway off! Molloway jumps back into Chomsli's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chomsli is on top in guard.
Molloway is trying to control the position but Chomsli postures up.
Molloway working for a triangle but Chomsli defends it easily.
Molloway keeping moving, preventing Chomsli from controlling successfully.
Chomsli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chomsli trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway wants to sweep here but Chomsli controlling him for the moment.
Chomsli landing some decent shots from guard.
Chomsli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chomsli landing with the ground and pound.
Chomsli postures up and lands a big shot to Molloway's brow.
Molloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chomsli trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Molloway holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chomsli chips away with some ground and pound.
Chomsli scoring with some ground and pound.
Chomsli content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Molloway has locked up a guillotine! Molloway's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chomsli is holding on here and Molloway must be using up a lot of energy. Chomsli has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Molloway gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hax Molloway!
After the fight, Hax Molloway was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Saravia (ranked 959 p4p, 2186 weight class) and Loki Mills (ranked 128 p4p, 286 weight class). Enrique Saravia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrique Saravia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loki Mills!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Mills finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Saravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saravia backs up against the cage.
Saravia just misses with a punch to the body.
Saravia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Mills was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mills has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saravia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mills scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saravia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mills slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mills drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravia avoids the body shot from Mills.
Saravia throwing a counter right hand but Mills manages to avoid it.
Mills takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saravia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mills.
Saravia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mills lands a body shot.
Saravia slips under a jab from Mills.
It looked like Saravia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mills.
Saravia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Mills throws a sloppy body shot
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills lands with a hook. Saravia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mills fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mills has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Mills misses.
Saravia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Mills does no damage.
Saravia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Saravia jabs at Mills's body.
Mills takes a swing at Saravia's ribcage but misses.
Mills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Saravia counter with a right hand.
Mills lunges at Saravia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saravia's hand.
Nice defenses there by Saravia.
Mills lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Saravia thuds a left hand into Mills's body.
Saravia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravia takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Mills throws a right hand that misses
and Saravia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Saravia coming out on top.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Saravia cracks Mills with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Saravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saravia misses with a hook to the body
and Mills counters with a straight right hand.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Saravia is just out of range.
Saravia throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Saravia is looking to wear down Mills with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mills slips a jab from Saravia.
Mills throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mills lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mills.
Mills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saravia.
Saravia ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Saravia dodges the punch combination from Mills.
Saravia slips a straight right by Mills.
Saravia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
Saravia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravia misses the body punch
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saravia swings for the body but Mills moves out of range.
A lazy left from Mills finds it's target.
Saravia throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Saravia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravia.
A nice side step and Mills releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
No joy there for Mills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saravia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Mills tries to bum rush Saravia with a series of wild strikes but Saravia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mills fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saravia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saravia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saravia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Mills.
Mills blocks a body shot from Saravia.
A short right from Mills on the inside.
A short left from Mills.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills stalls.
Saravia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Saravia lands a body shot.
Saravia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Saravia.
Mills works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mills dodges an elbow strike from Saravia.
Mills lands a left hand.
Saravia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Saravia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mills's elbow.
Saravia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saravia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saravia struggles to land a body shot inside as Mills controls his hands.
Mills tries a body shot but Saravia blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills lands a hook that snaps the head of Saravia backwards.
Mills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills works over Saravia's head and body with a nice combination.
Mills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saravia.
Mills throws out a counter right but Saravia avoids it with no problem.
Mills fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Loki Mills will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mills.
Mills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mills tries to get set, Saravia tries to push him back and clinch up but Mills manages to avoid the attempt.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saravia misses with a double jab.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saravia misses with a shot to the body
and Mills counters with a two punch combo.
Saravia swings for the body but Mills moves out of range.
Saravia throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Saravia there.
Saravia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mills.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravia catches Mills with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mills takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saravia digs a good body shot into Mills's ribs.
Mills closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mills!
Saravia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Saravia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia misses with a body punch
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saravia.
Saravia throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Saravia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mills.
Mills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loki Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Saravia misses its intended target.
Saravia misses with a right hand
and Mills connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mills jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loki Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Saravia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saravia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saravia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mills manages to circle out of the way.
Saravia takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saravia.
Saravia staying out of range there.
Saravia throws a series of punches but Mills avoids them all with ease.
Saravia misses with a straight right.
Saravia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saravia throws the left hand but Mills avoids the punch easily.
Saravia staying out of range there.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
As Saravia backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Saravia manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Mills.
Saravia tries to counter by clinching up but Mills breaks away and moves out of range.
Saravia clobbers Mills with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saravia throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Saravia throws a body shot but no joy.
Saravia misses with a straight right.
Saravia cracks a nice hook into Mills's ribs.
Nice body punch from Saravia.
Mills lands a right hook to the body.
Saravia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saravia swings for the body but Mills moves out of range.
Saravia dodges the punch combination from Mills.
Saravia throws a looping overhand right but Mills ducks down to avoid it.
Mills scores with the left hand. Saravia knows he should have avoided that one.
Mills is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Mills slips a straight right by Saravia.
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!
Mills scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saravia cracks Mills with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saravia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills swinging wildly here.
Mills avoids the body shot from Saravia.
It seemed like Mills was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mills misses with a few strikes there.
Saravia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mills was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mills drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mills misses with a wild body shot.
Mills works over Saravia's head and body with a nice combination.
Mills lands a jab to the nose.
Mills looks to land a combination but Saravia avoids it well.
Good shot there by Saravia.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Despite the aggression on Mills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saravia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mills moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mills jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mills sizes up Saravia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Loki Mills will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Saravia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saravia.
Mills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saravia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mills throws a body punch but Saravia moves out of range.
Saravia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mills.
Saravia misses the shot to the body.
Saravia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saravia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mills throws a hook but Saravia avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saravia misses the target.
Saravia connects with a body shot that sends Mills's belly button to the back.
Saravia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mills swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mills slips a straight right by Saravia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills fails to land with a series of punches.
Mills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saravia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mills changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravia ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Mills swinging wildly here.
Saravia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saravia lands with a right hand.
Mills misses with a two punch combination.
Saravia jabs Mills to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saravia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mills! But no joy.
Mills misses the jab.
Mills lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mills.
Mills slips a jab from Saravia.
Mills throws a right hand that Saravia ducks under and follows up with a left that Saravia also avoids with ease.
Saravia takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Mills throws a series of punches but Saravia avoids them all with ease.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mills misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravia.
Saravia throws a body shot but no joy.
Mills walks into a left hand.
Saravia misses with a straight left.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
Saravia throws a nice looking combination but Mills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mills throws a right and a left that Saravia avoids nicely.
Saravia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mills finds it's way round the side to connect with Saravia's head.
Mills takes a swing at Saravia's ribcage but misses.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Saravia blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a hook but Saravia blocks it.
Mills lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saravia dips to his left and cracks Mills with an uppercut!
Mills lands a nice shot that snaps Saravia's head back.
Mills slips a straight right by Saravia.
Saravia misses with the combination.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Saravia.
Mills throws a looping overhand right but Saravia ducks down to avoid it.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mills throws a series of punches but Saravia moves out of range.
Mills moves out of range as Saravia strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravia just misses with a punch to the body.
Mills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mills throws a right hand that Saravia ducks under and follows up with a left that Saravia also avoids with ease.
A big right from Saravia misses.
Saravia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mills's head.
Saravia looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
Saravia throws a body shot but no joy.
Saravia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saravia just misses with a punch to the body.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Saravia is just out of range.
Saravia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Saravia backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Saravia manages to avoid it all.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills tries to bum rush Saravia with a series of wild strikes but Saravia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saravia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Enrique Saravia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loki Mills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mills misses with a double jab.
Mills defending well as Saravia loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enrique Saravia.
I think Mills has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Loki Mills!
A less than humble Loki Mills misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Brooks (ranked 967 p4p, 1042 weight class) and Justin Gaethje (ranked 126 p4p, 135 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Gaethje!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Gaethje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks throws a hook but Gaethje blocks it.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Brooks tries to counter with a takedown but Gaethje is quick to defend against it.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Brooks.
A head kick from Gaethje lands but Brooks takes it in his stride.
Brooks gets a takedown into half guard.
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brooks is thwarting Gaethje's attempts to control the position.
Gaethje felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is pressing down on Gaethje's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaethje is holding on for now.
Brooks controlling the pace.
Gaethje won't allow Brooks to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks 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.
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Gaethje moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaethje is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brooks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaethje steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brooks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
It seemed like Gaethje was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carl Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brooks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Gaethje sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooks circles away quickly and effectively.
Brooks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brooks scores with a shot to the body.
Brooks thuds his right hand into Gaethje's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brooks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been told by Brooks's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brooks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaethje fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaethje tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Gaethje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brooks darts in and clinches Gaethje up against the cage.
Gaethje misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaethje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaethje keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Gaethje is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaethje.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks pulls Gaethje into guard.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaethje is one step ahead there.
Gaethje got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaethje has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaethje wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaethje showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaethje can pounce on him.
Gaethje misses the jab.
Justin Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaethje scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Gaethje coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Gaethje is out of range.
Brooks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Gaethje saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Brooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brooks.
Brooks throws a hook to the side of Gaethje's head but Gaethje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Gaethje throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks jabs Gaethje right on the nose. Gaethje blinks but takes it well.
Gaethje with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brooks to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Gaethje lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gaethje is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaethje takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaethje cracks Brooks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Gaethje's shoulder, as Gaethje tries to avoid the shot.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brooks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gaethje counters with a head kick that drops Brooks to the mat! Brooks scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gaethje throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaethje shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje ducks right into an uppercut from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Gaethje avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaethje continues to drive forward.
Justin Gaethje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaethje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaethje.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Brooks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brooks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gaethje missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaethje lands a head kick. Brooks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Gaethje throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed
and Gaethje counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Gaethje doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaethje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaethje on the side of the head.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Brooks attempts a counter takedown but Gaethje avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brooks.
Brooks tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Gaethje looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks misses with a double jab.
Gaethje closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Gaethje as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaethje lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Gaethje can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Gaethje misses with a punch to the body.
Gaethje keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaethje lands an uppercut.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaethje just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaethje won't allow it.
Gaethje working aggressively here.
Gaethje swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Gaethje.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gaethje really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gaethje keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks walks into a stiff left hand from Gaethje.
Gaethje tries to score with a low kick but Brooks moves his leg out of the way.
Brooks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brooks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Gaethje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaethje tries a quick counter leg kick but Brooks is wise to it.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Gaethje circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gaethje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaethje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Gaethje 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaethje lands a jab to the head.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brooks feinted with a counter takedown.
Brooks tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Brooks looks to land a combination. Gaethje sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Gaethje is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje misses the shot to the body.
Gaethje pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gaethje sprawls and moves away.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Gaethje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaethje lands with a hook. Brooks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks jabs at Gaethje's body.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Gaethje circles away.
Gaethje looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Gaethje is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Gaethje's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaethje is on top in guard.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks looking to control.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaethje must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaethje controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brooks trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Gaethje defends easily.
Gaethje tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Justin Gaethje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Brooks throws a head kick but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaethje moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaethje lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaethje defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaethje gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaethje looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaethje, not yet.
Brooks trying to control but Gaethje is working from the bottom.
Brooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks trying to control but Gaethje is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaethje is retaining full guard.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks gets the takedown into side control.
Brooks working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away.
Brooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gaethje is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brooks throws a strike aimed at the side of Gaethje's head but Gaethje avoids it well.
Carl Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away.
Brooks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gaethje sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gaethje sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaethje is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Gaethje is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Gaethje is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaethje blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaethje has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gaethje!
A very excited looking Justin Gaethje made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RATING
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