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Byzantium XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 2397 p4p, 6648 weight class) and Anthony Horn (ranked 324 p4p, 649 weight class). Anthony Horn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Horn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Anthony Horn has been cut.
Horn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Horn can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones cracks Horn with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jones immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Horn is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Van Vactor (ranked 3254 p4p, 4039 weight class) and David Night (ranked 436 p4p, 498 weight class). Ethan Van Vactor 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 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Van Vactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Night !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Vactor drives through with a takedown into Night 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Night wants to stand and escape but Van Vactor is having none of it.
Van Vactor throwing strikes from guard but Night blocks nicely.
Night really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Vactor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Vactor throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Vactor is looking to advance position but Night has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Van Vactor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Night trying to control from half guard but Van Vactor is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Night there.
Night prevents Van Vactor from improving his position.
Night working the head and body with strikes.
Van Vactor is pressing down on Night 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Night lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Vactor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Night defends well.
Night lands a couple of digs.
Night landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Vactor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Night is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Night postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Night lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Vactor working for a triangle but Night defends it easily.
Night is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Vactor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Vactor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Night is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Night lands a couple of elbows.
Van Vactor striking from his own guard.
Van Vactor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Night defends it easily.
Van Vactor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Night stands up over Van Vactor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Vactor working for a triangle but Night defends it easily.
Van Vactor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Night stands up over Van Vactor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Night cracks Van Vactor with a solid left hand.
Van Vactor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Vactor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Van Vactor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Night is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
 Van Vactor is rocked!
Night with a nice head shot there.
Oh Van Vactor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Night distracts Van Vactor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Night arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Van Vactor's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Night !
David Night bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phin Phorreal (ranked 2393 p4p, 2503 weight class) and Dom Walsh (ranked 343 p4p, 357 weight class). Phorreal comes to the cage accompanied by Hold On, I'm Coming- Sam and Dave. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phin Phorreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Walsh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phorreal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walsh tries to clinch there but Phorreal circles away.
Phorreal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phorreal fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walsh is defended easily by Phorreal.
Walsh goes for a double leg but Phorreal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phorreal continues to drive forward.
Walsh has his takedown stuffed
and Phorreal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phin Phorreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Walsh.
Phorreal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walsh has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phorreal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Phorreal sprawls well. He's pushed Walsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Walsh with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Phorreal.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Phorreal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phorreal is pawing at Walsh, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Walsh's nose. Walsh is badly hurt! Phorreal pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Walsh tries desperately to hold on but Phorreal is relentless in his assault! As Walsh receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Phorreal away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phin Phorreal!
Phin Phorreal took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Fazier (ranked 3496 p4p, 3396 weight class) and Alaric Kingston (ranked 384 p4p, 372 weight class). The key to victory for Derrick Fazier has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Fazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alaric Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Fazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fazier!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fazier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kingston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kingston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fazier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kingston's guard! Nice work there by Fazier!
Kingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fazier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingston has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fazier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kingston has tightened it up now! Fazier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alaric Kingston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cam Reid (ranked 5231 p4p, 3746 weight class) and Atticus Turner (ranked 509 p4p, 427 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cam Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Atticus Turner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Reid throws a quick counter head kick but Turner was just out of range.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner misses with a low kick as Reid jumps back.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner scores with a hook.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Reid persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Reid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a series of punches but Reid avoids them all with ease.
Turner throws a leg kick but Reid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner leaves Reid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner wants to stand back up but Reid manages to pass into side control.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner defending against the ground and pound.
Reid controlling the position.
Reid wants to stand but Turner is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid controls the position from side control.
Reid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reid wants to stand but Turner is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Reid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reid is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reid lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reid throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reid controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atticus Turner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reid checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reid.
Reid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reid is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid wants to stand but Turner has his arm trapped.
Reid throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Reid tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reid tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reid sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reid wants to stand but Turner has his arm trapped.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reid fails with a takedown attempt.
Atticus Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reid misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Reid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reid circles away.
Reid shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Reid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cam Reid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reid wants to clinch but Turner slips to the side
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Reid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reid backs up against the cage.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Reid saw it coming and moves away.
Reid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turner was covering up waiting for the punch and Reid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reid misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Reid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reid somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Turner tries a quick counter leg kick but Reid is wise to it.
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turner is putting a hurting on Reid here, landing some big shots from side control.
Turner lands a nice forearm strike.
Turner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turner is putting a hurting on Reid here, landing some big shots from side control.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reid manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner working Reid over with strikes.
Well,Reid is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Turner is nestled in close to Reid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cam Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid punching from the bottom.
Turner looks to land a strike but Reid avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reid wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Reid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Reid!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid pushes down on Turner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reid is taking a breather. Turner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.
Reid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reid thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Reid throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Reid seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner pushes Reid off looking to stand but Reid dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Reid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
Reid throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Reid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Cam Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atticus Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Atticus Turner!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Atticus Turner!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Atticus Turner!
Atticus Turner wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 6530 p4p, 3076 weight class) and Silver Bullion (ranked 646 p4p, 409 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Silver Bullion!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litoris throws a body shot but no joy.
Litoris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at My gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Litoris.
It looks like Silver Bullion has been cut.
Bullion lands a nice shot to the body.
Litoris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullion swings widly with a right hand
and Litoris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Litoris cracks Bullion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Litoris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Mike Litoris has been cut.
Bullion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Litoris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bullion is looking to clinch but Litoris is avoiding it.
Bullion lands a glancing blow to the side of Litoris's head.
Bullion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bullion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Litoris throws a lazy right hand but Bullion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litoris connects with a jab.
Bullion is looking to clinch.
Litoris swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullion.
Litoris misses with a body shot.
Bullion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullion takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litoris throws a body shot but no joy.
Litoris looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullion is just out of range.
Litoris throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullion.
Litoris lands with an uppercut that bounces Bullion off the cage and back into range.
Bullion wants to clinch up but Litoris keeps it at a distance.
Bullion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Litoris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bullion doesn't manage to clinch there - Litoris circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Litoris misses its target.
Bullion wants to clinch.
Bullion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Litoris misses with a body shot.
Bullion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litoris circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litoris scores with a body shot.
Litoris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Litoris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Litoris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullion wants to clinch up but Litoris keeps it at a distance.
Litoris lands the left hand.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Litoris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Litoris keeps the fight on the outside.
Litoris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Litoris throws a body punch but Bullion moves out of range.
Litoris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bullion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Litoris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Litoris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullion tries to clinch but Litoris moves out of range.
Bullion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bullion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Litoris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Litoris throws a big shot that misses.
Bullion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bullion looks to score with a jab to the body but Litoris is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litoris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Litoris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Litoris keeps the fight on the outside.
Litoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullion moves away from the strike by Litoris.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Litoris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litoris.
Litoris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bullion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Litoris throws a body punch but Bullion moves out of range.
Bullion tries to counter by closing the distance.
Litoris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Litoris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullion moves into the clinch.
Bullion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Litoris's elbow.
Litoris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bullion struggles to land a body shot inside as Litoris controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Litoris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Litoris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullion walks into a stiff left hand from Litoris.
Bullion's corner calls for a 1-2. Bullion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Litoris lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litoris moves away from the strike by Bullion.
Litoris scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Silver Bullion's cut even more.
Bullion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bullion looks winded!
Bullion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Litoris.
Nice jab there from Litoris.
Bullion slips under a jab from Litoris.
Bullion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Litoris.
Bullion wants to clinch.
Litoris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bullion's hands.
Bullion misses with a body punch
and Litoris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Litoris scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litoris throws a monster overhand right that drops Bullion! Litoris follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Litoris!
An out of breath Mike Litoris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Farquharson (ranked 3627 p4p, 2292 weight class) and Khabib Ferguson (ranked 397 p4p, 267 weight class). The key to victory for William Farquharson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Farquharson circles away.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferguson tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson jumps guard.
Farquharson won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farquharson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferguson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferguson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferguson!
Farquharson struggling a bit here.
Ferguson swings around for an armbar but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferguson's guard.
Farquharson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farquharson wants to stand but Ferguson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferguson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farquharson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farquharson is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson forces his way into half guard.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Farquharson is going to stand back up.
Ferguson looking for subs from the bottom but Farquharson mounts him!
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farquharson wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is holding on tight.
Ferguson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Farquharson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson moves into full guard.
Farquharson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farquharson wants to stand and escape but instead Ferguson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ferguson manages to pass to side control.
Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Farquharson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Farquharson scores with a nice head shot.
Farquharson misses with a combination
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like William Farquharson has been cut.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson with a hook.
William Farquharson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
William Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
Farquharson lands with a left to the head.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Farquharson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farquharson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Farquharson is trying to break free.
Farquharson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson wants to counter with a clinch but Farquharson pushes him away.
Jab by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Farquharson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Farquharson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquharson throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farquharson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farquharson feints a jab promting Ferguson to slip. Farquharson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferguson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Farquharson with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Farquharson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Farquharson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farquharson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farquharson scores with a three punch combo!
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a head kick that Ferguson semi-blocks.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Farquharson throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Farquharson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
A big right from Farquharson misses.
Farquharson is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Khabib Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Farquharson back into the cage.
Farquharson stalling.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Farquharson manages to break the clinch.
Farquharson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Farquharson throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
A head kick by Ferguson misses
and Farquharson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farquharson to keep the fight standing.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
William Farquharson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Farquharson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Farquharson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Farquharson.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farquharson to keep the fight standing.
William Farquharson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson is stalling here.
Ferguson lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Farquharson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Farquharson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Farquharson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Farquharson punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Farquharson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferguson.
William Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
William Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Farquharson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farquharson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for William Farquharson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for William Farquharson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for William Farquharson!
William Farquharson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking William Farquharson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dilbrandt (ranked 3241 p4p, 4167 weight class) and Micky Gars (ranked 376 p4p, 466 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Extended Club Journey)" . The key to victory for Dudley Dilbrandt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Gars!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gars manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gars gets a clinch.
Gars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gars blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow.
Gars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gars takes one to the side of the head.
Gars pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gars avoids a wild elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Gars using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt pushes Gars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gars gets a clinch.
Gars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Gars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilbrandt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Gars.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gars breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gars is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gars sprawling to the canvas. Dilbrandt follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gars hang on?
 Gars is rocked!
It looks like Micky Gars has been cut.
Dilbrandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gars is still in real trouble! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dilbrandt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dilbrandt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gars sees it coming and defends easily.
Dilbrandt wants to work for an arm triangle but Gars is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gars seems to have recovered his senses.
Dilbrandt passes to full mount!
Gars gets back to half guard.
Dilbrandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gars keeping control of the position.
Gars keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gars is not content to let Dilbrandt control the position.
Dilbrandt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gars's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gars can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gars avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gars wants to get back to his feet.
Gars is positioning himself well to prevent Dilbrandt advancing to mount.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gars's head.
Dilbrandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dilbrandt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Gars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt is looking for a kimura but Gars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dilbrandt to get the leverage.
Dilbrandt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gars keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gars defends it well.
Gars keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gars avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilbrandt.
Gars is pressing down on Dilbrandt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dilbrandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilbrandt throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbrandt has gone for a leg lock! Gars slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dilbrandt's guard.
Gars stands up from Dilbrandt's guard - Gars perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it.
Gars darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Gars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Gars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gars lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars lands an elbow inside that Dilbrandt shrugs off.
Dilbrandt pulls guard.
Gars decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Gars's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gars circles away.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Gars rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Gars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Gars scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Gars fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gars lands an elbow just above Dilbrandt 's eye.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
Gars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gars misses with a knee strike.
Gars is defending well against a takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dilbrandt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gars misses with an elbow strike.
Micky Gars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gars throws an elbow but misses.
Gars lands a nice elbow.
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!
Gars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Gars goes for a double leg but Dilbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilbrandt continues to drive forward.
Dilbrandt lunges at Gars with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gars's hand.
Gars keeps the fight on the outside.
Gars changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Gars manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Gars.
Gars misses with a low kick.
Gars is breathing heavily.
Gars keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gars clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but Gars improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Nice elbow from Gars.
Gars breaks from the clinch.
Gars swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gars pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Gars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gars misses with an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Gars with a knee to the head.
Gars lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Gars closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. Gars pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gars has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gars breaks from the clinch.
Gars keeps the fight on the outside.
Gars rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt wants to stall.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
Gars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
A knee to the head by Gars.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the head but Gars blocks with his arms.
Dilbrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gars stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dilbrandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gars managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gars regains half guard, as Dilbrandt was trying to land strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gars to regain full guard.
Gars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dilbrandt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gars looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gars looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gars!
Gars trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Gars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micky Gars'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. This is the final round!
Dilbrandt moves in looking to clinch but Gars pushes him off.
Gars misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gars circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars moves out of range.
Gars instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Gars keeps him there for the moment.
Gars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt avoids a wild elbow strike from Gars.
Gars breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Gars's knee but Gars avoids it well.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Gars swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gars rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gars lands a damaging elbow.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gars trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gars throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Gars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Gars throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Gars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gars backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt dodges an elbow strike from Gars.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Gars throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Gars gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Gars swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gars as he jumps to the side.
Gars goes for a double leg but Dilbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilbrandt continues to drive forward.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Gars.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Gars is avoiding it.
Gars moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Gars takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Gars looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars misses with a knee strike.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gars blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Micky Gars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gars blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gars.
Dilbrandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gars.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gars tries to land a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gars.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Dudley Dilbrandt wins by unanimous decision!
Dudley Dilbrandt took some time post fight to say the following; 'wanna thanks ma fans, ma sponsors "Altitude Clothing" & "Pitt Bull Development" and ma fantastic management..... THANKS YA ALL'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joana Guerra (ranked 6029 p4p, 6217 weight class) and Shane Vaughan (ranked 616 p4p, 631 weight class). Shane Vaughan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joana Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Vaughan !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaughan looks to land a combination. Guerra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guerra tries to clinch up.
Donk. Vaughan catches Guerra right on the button with a cross.
Guerra misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Vaughan catches Guerra right on the button with a cross.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaughan circles away.
Vaughan tries a low kick but Guerra avoids it.
Guerra shoots in for a double leg but Vaughan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaughan lands a jab to the nose.
Vaughan blocks a head kick by Guerra.
Vaughan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerra checks a leg kick nicely.
Guerra fails with the takedown
and Guerra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Vaughan lands.
Vaughan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vaughan lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Guerra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vaughan connects with a right hand. Guerra shakes it off.
Vaughan works the jab nicely.
Vaughan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan sizes up Guerra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Guerra blocks the low kick.
Vaughan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joana Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaughan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guerra can't find room to land a body shot as Vaughan controls the action.
Vaughan tries to break the clinch but Guerra is controlling the position.
Vaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guerra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaughan .
Good standup being displayed there by Vaughan as he connects with a hook.
Shane Vaughan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughan scores with a nice right hand.
Vaughan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guerra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaughan finds it's way round the side to connect with Guerra's head.
Guerra is rocked!
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaughan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Guerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vaughan ! Guerra is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Vaughan !
Shane Vaughan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Jackson (ranked 1146 p4p, 1972 weight class) and Owen Alvarez (ranked 174 p4p, 285 weight class). Warren Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Owen Alvarez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Alvarez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Alvarez.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Alvarez has control of an arm but Jackson manages to advance to Alvarez's back!
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jackson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Alvarez turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Jackson has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Warren Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Warren Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Warren Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Owen Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alvarez has passed into half guard!
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
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.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson clinches.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Warren Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Alvarez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warren Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Alvarez jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Warren Jackson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warren Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Alvarez.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Owen Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alvarez to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Jackson!
Warren Jackson retains his welterweight title!
Warren Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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