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Byzantium 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fitch Johnson (ranked 24724 p4p, 24847 weight class) and Geryon Macropus (ranked 550 p4p, 566 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fitch Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geryon Macropus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macropus rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Macropus is struggling to control the position.
Macropus lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macropus throws an elbow but misses.
Macropus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Macropus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has Macropus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macropus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macropus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macropus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Macropus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Macropus.
Macropus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macropus.
 It looks like Fitch Johnson has been cut.
Macropus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Macropus has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Macropus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macropus lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Macropus breaks the clinch.
Johnson slips a jab from Macropus.
Macropus moves into the clinch.
Macropus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macropus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Macropus can turn it around.
Macropus lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macropus breaks from the clinch.
Johnson checks a low kick from Macropus.
Macropus clinches.
Macropus breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a straight right by Macropus.
A big right from Macropus misses.
Macropus throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Macropus misses its intended target.
Macropus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Macropus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Macropus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macropus closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Macropus breaks from the clinch.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macropus.
Macropus throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macropus clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macropus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macropus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Macropus breaks the clinch.
A jab from Macropus misses.
Macropus throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Macropus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macropus throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Macropus only half commits.
Macropus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geryon Macropus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fitch Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Macropus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macropus blocks a jab.
Macropus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Macropus misses with a looping left.
Johnson slips a jab from Macropus.
Macropus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Macropus pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macropus effectively controlling the action here.
Macropus lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Macropus keeps him there for the moment.
Macropus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macropus loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Macropus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Macropus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macropus lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macropus lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson letting Macropus take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macropus lands an elbow inside.
Macropus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macropus tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Macropus throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Macropus only half commits.
Macropus drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Macropus stalling the fight.
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macropus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macropus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Macropus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macropus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Macropus settles back down.
Macropus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Macropus strikes.
Macropus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macropus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Macropus throws a big shot that misses.
Macropus has managed to clinch.
Macropus lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Macropus lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Macropus lands an elbow inside.
Macropus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macropus lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macropus.
Nice elbow from Macropus.
Macropus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Macropus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Geryon Macropus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macropus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geryon Macropus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fitch Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Macropus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macropus throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Macropus thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Macropus throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Macropus sprawls and moves away.
Macropus loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson checks a low kick from Macropus.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Macropus misses with a leg kick.
Macropus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macropus tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macropus lands an elbow inside.
Macropus tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Macropus back against the cage.
Macropus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macropus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Macropus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Macropus settles back down.
Macropus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Macropus scores with a leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macropus throws out the jab.
Geryon Macropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macropus instigates a clinch.
Macropus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macropus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Macropus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macropus slows down the pace here.
Macropus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Macropus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macropus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macropus has him pressed against the cage.
Macropus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson letting Macropus take a breather here.
Macropus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macropus taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Geryon Macropus.
Macropus moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Macropus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macropus throws an elbow but misses.
Macropus manages to break the clinch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Macropus is out of range.
Macropus pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macropus.
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macropus manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macropus throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Fitch Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macropus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geryon Macropus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macropus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Geryon Macropus!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Geryon Macropus!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Geryon Macropus!
Geryon Macropus wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Fitch Johnson had this to say: 'hats off to my opponent'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pietie Koxen (ranked 6426 p4p, 24244 weight class) and Keith Seng (ranked 546 p4p, 581 weight class). Keith Seng is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietie Koxen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Seng!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koxen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koxen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seng finds it's way round the side to connect with Koxen's head.
Koxen tries for a takedown but Seng circles away easily
and Seng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seng's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koxen's sensitive parts.
Keith Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng cracks Koxen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Seng has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Koxen to stand back up!
 Koxen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seng weaves into range and cracks Koxen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Koxen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Seng is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Seng!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdulhassan Nurmanov (ranked 3234 p4p, 24093 weight class) and Wanderlei Shogun (ranked 425 p4p, 673 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdulhassan Nurmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun has closed the distance and engaged Nurmanov in a clinch.
Nurmanov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shogun is trying to pull guard but Nurmanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmanov working aggressively here.
Nurmanov stops a takedown attempt from Shogun.
Nurmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shogun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmanov pinned against the cage. Nurmanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abdulhassan Nurmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.
Nurmanov tries to clinch but Shogun moves out of range.
Shogun clinches up with Nurmanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmanov misses with a knee to the head.
Nurmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shogun controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmanov as Shogun tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shogun.
Shogun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurmanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shogun closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shogun shoots in for a takedown but Nurmanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shogun tries to clinch but Nurmanov moves out of range.
Nurmanov is looking to clinch.
Shogun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmanov.
Shogun shoots in looking for a takedown. Nurmanov tries to sprawl out of it but Shogun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nurmanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Shogun with that takedown attempt.
Nurmanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shogun doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmanov circles away.
Shogun is looking to clinch but Nurmanov is avoiding it.
Nurmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmanov closes the distance but Shogun moves to the side
and Shogun counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmanov pushes Shogun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shogun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shogun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nurmanov down.
Nurmanov is trying to escape the position but Shogun is controlling the position.
Shogun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shogun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shogun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun prevents Nurmanov from escaping the position.
Shogun controlling the position from side mount.
Shogun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Shogun might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shogun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmanov being controlled for a moment.
Shogun throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shogun landing strikes.
Shogun is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurmanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Shogun dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shogun closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmanov working aggressively here.
Shogun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shogun dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmanov's guard.
Shogun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shogun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shogun.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nurmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shogun.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shogun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shogun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shogun pushes Nurmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shogun looking to stall.
Shogun tries to pull guard but Nurmanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Shogun drops back down to his feet.
Nurmanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Shogun gets an underhook and turns Nurmanov into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov gets underhooks to prevent Shogun's takedown attempt.
Abdulhassan Nurmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.
Shogun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shogun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nurmanov is trying to defend but Shogun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Shogun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shogun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmanov defends it well.
Shogun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nurmanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shogun.
Nurmanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmanov tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov pushes Shogun off looking to stand but Shogun dives back in and keeps control.
Shogun working Nurmanov over with strikes.
Shogun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmanov is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shogun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nurmanov!
Oh Nurmanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shogun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shogun connects with a bit shot that sees Nurmanov covering up! More strikes from Shogun and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shogun is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Shogun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Ferland (ranked 3247 p4p, 24842 weight class) and Martins Podkalns (ranked 372 p4p, 599 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Ferland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martins Podkalns!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferland looks to land a left hand but Podkalns moved out of range nicely.
Ferland throws a big shot that misses.
Podkalns has managed to clinch.
Podkalns missing with knees to the body.
Ferland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Podkalns tries to pull guard but Ferland won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Podkalns.
Podkalns looking to stall.
Ferland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Podkalns backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podkalns misses with a punch on the inside.
Podkalns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Podkalns shoots in for a takedown but Ferland shows good takedown defense.
Ferland throws a looping overhand right but Podkalns ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferland throws the left hand but Podkalns avoids the punch easily.
Podkalns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferland is fending him off so far but Podkalns persists. Nope, Ferland circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirk Ferland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Podkalns.
Ferland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Podkalnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Podkalns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Podkalns scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Ferland coming out on top.
A slow jab from Ferland misses its intended target.
Ferland ducks under a wild hook from Podkalns.
A slow jab from Ferland misses its intended target.
Kirk Ferland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podkalns scores with a jab. Ferland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Podkalns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferland connects with a body shot that sends Podkalns's belly button to the back.
Podkalns has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ferland lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferland misses with a straight right.
Ferland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferland lands a jab.
Ferland throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferland misses with an uppercut
and Podkalns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferland lands a nice uppercut.
Ferland has a couple of punches blocked by Podkalns.
A short right from Ferland.
Podkalns fails to pull guard.
Ferland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Podkalns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferland lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferland breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Ferland catches Podkalns right on the button with a cross.
 Podkalns is rocked!
Podkalns rushes Ferland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Podkalns is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferland finish him?
Podkalns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferland to keep the fight standing.
Podkalns seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferland lands a left hand.
Podkalns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Podkalns.
Podkalns tries to pull guard but Ferland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferland breaks the clinch.
Ferland jabs at Podkalns's body.
Kirk Ferland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podkalns throws a head kick that misses
letting Ferland counter with a right hand.
Podkalns closes the distance and clinches up with Ferland, looking for a takedown. Podkalns pushes Ferland against the cage but Ferland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Podkalns looks winded!
Ferland lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferland cracks Podkalns with a hook to the temple - Podkalns is on wobbly legs here! Ferland swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Podkalns falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ferland wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kirk Ferland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Armstrong (ranked 5601 p4p, 3093 weight class) and Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 524 p4p, 361 weight class). Damian Dilbrandt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacob Armstrong's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Jacob Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dilbrandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Good shot there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a big uppercut and Armstrong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Armstrong looks OK. Dilbrandt waves Armstrong back to his feet!
Armstrong is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt drops Armstrong with a huge uppercut! Armstrong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dilbrandt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dilbrandt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Dent (ranked 6357 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Johnny McCain (ranked 637 p4p, 582 weight class). Dent's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dr. Feelgood. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny McCain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCain.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dent is looking for a triangle but McCain pushes his legs off easily.
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dent manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Dent in his guard.
Dent being controlled here momentarily.
Dent is in close to McCain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that McCain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dent got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dent has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dent.
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Dent is proving a slippery customer.
Dent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent content to stall in guard here.
Dent tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Dent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dent passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dent connects with a nice short shot to McCain's temple.
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
Dent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dent controlling the action here.
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dent working over McCain with some ground and pound. McCain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Dent lands strikes from half guard.
Dent working the head and body with strikes.
Dent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain looking for subs from the bottom but Dent mounts him!
McCain looks winded!
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent landing strikes from the mount.
Dent lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCain is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dent! McCain is hurt baaadly! Dent is firing away with more strikes - McCain is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Dent!
Post fight, Bobby Dent took to the microphone: 'Proper naughty my performance was. Going round the boozer too get pissed again, all drinks on me besides any bent rozzers. Oh! and by the way, FUCK YOU BOBBY CHUNKS! '.
The defeated Johnny McCain had this to say: 'I lost. My dick was too heavy. It weighed me down and slowed me down. Either way buy clothing from Gangster Clothing. I have a big dick and if you want one buy Gangster Clothing.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olijunde Achebe (ranked 3019 p4p, 3938 weight class) and Lion Tiger (ranked 331 p4p, 421 weight class). Tiger has chosen Alok - Hear Me Tonight as his entrance music. Olijunde Achebe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lion Tiger's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olijunde Achebe!
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, Lion Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Achebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Achebe avoids it with no problem.
Achebe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tiger to the mat! Tiger manages to get full guard.
Achebe 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.
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Achebe slips an elbow through the middle.
Achebe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Achebe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Achebe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Achebe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Achebe looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achebe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Achebe.
Achebe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Achebe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Achebe lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Achebe is working Tiger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Achebe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Achebe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Achebe controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Achebe connects with a couple of short punches.
Achebe content to stall in guard here.
Tiger looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achebe throws a big elbow that misses.
Achebe controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Achebe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Achebe working some strikes from top position.
Tiger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Achebe 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.
Achebe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Achebe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tiger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Achebe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Achebe goes for a double leg but Tiger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiger continues to drive forward.
Tiger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Achebe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Achebe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiger drops Achebe with a beautiful combination! Achebe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tiger is looking for the KO!
It looks like Olijunde Achebe has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Tiger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Achebe doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Achebe wants to clinch but Tiger slips to the side
and Tiger counters with a crisp right that sends Achebe to the canvas! Tiger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lion Tiger!
Our winner, Lion Tiger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 2122 p4p, 2668 weight class) and JC Turner (ranked 243 p4p, 298 weight class). Svyatogor comes into the arena with Carl Espen - Silent Storm blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Svyatogor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Turner!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner is trying to push Svyatogor away but Svyatogor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Svyatogor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Svyatogor lands a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svyatogor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Svyatogor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Svyatogor keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svyatogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner misses with a hook
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor lands a slapping body shot.
Svyatogor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner looks winded!
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner tries to bum rush Svyatogor with a series of wild strikes but Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svyatogor throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a big uppercut and Turner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turner looks OK. Svyatogor waves Turner back to his feet!
Turner is rocked!
Svyatogor measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Turner! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Our winner, Dimitri Svyatogor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 1278 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 158 p4p, 258 weight class). Tyler Alvarez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157
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165
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Niaz controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Niaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Niaz is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez stalling.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Niaz looking to control.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez has Niaz pressed against the cage.
Niaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz wants to control the position but Alvarez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Niaz is having none of it.
Niaz 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.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Niaz wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Niaz wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Niaz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Niaz. Niaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Niaz has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Niaz has an active guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Niaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez stalling.
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.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez passes into side control, despite Niaz's attempt to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Niaz is working away.
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Niaz is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Alvarez wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez 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.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
Niaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alvarez pushes Niaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niaz manages to pull guard.
Alvarez stays in close to Niaz's body and controls the position.
Niaz trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Niaz.
Niaz has an active guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Niaz tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.
Niaz is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount!
Niaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez wants to take Niaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Niaz is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Niaz regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Niaz defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Niaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Niaz defends it.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Niaz is controlling Alvarez's trapped leg to prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Niaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Alvarez dominates the positioning.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Niaz blocks the move with his legs.
Niaz gets back to half guard.
Niaz is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Niaz avoid being mounted?
Alvarez controlling the pace.
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.
Alvarez'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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Niaz avoids it well.
Niaz darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Niaz into the cage.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez cracks Niaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Niaz. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Niaz shoots and misses
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Niaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Niaz manages to land in guard.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now.
Niaz working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez had his way with Dick Niaz in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Niaz gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez is fighting to break Niaz's control of his arms but Niaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Niaz looking to control.
Niaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alvarez has picked Niaz up and slammed him! Niaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Alvarez manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Niaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Niaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alvarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Niaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez mounts Niaz! Really nice guard pass there!
Alvarez working for a guillotine from mount but Niaz is in no mood to give up.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Niaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Niaz frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez tries to control but Niaz wriggling away.
Niaz srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Alvarez is hanging on to Niaz's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Niaz.
Niaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alvarez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Niaz is really stuck here.
Alvarez working for a choke but Niaz reverses nicely into Alvarez 's guard.
Niaz throws a sloppy strike and Alvarez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Niaz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Tyler Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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