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WCF 52: Anderson vs Camara 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Taylor (ranked 6189 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Darwin Jones (ranked 603 p4p, 393 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Taylor clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones checks a low kick from Taylor.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones scores with a head kick. Taylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taylor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Jones pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taylor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is working for takedown but Taylor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
 It looks like Steve Taylor has been cut.
Jones prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones clinches.
Jones prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Darwin Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Taylor jumps guard but Jones stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taylor leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Jones ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Jones.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darwin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones jabs at Taylor's body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Darwin Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taylor tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Taylor shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darwin Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones lands a head kick!
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones with a jab.
Steve Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Jones!
Darwin Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cortez (ranked 3694 p4p, 3675 weight class) and Bear Claw (ranked 392 p4p, 389 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good gas tank |
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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, Don Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bear Claw!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claw moves away.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claw's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Claw wants to get back to his feet but Cortez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Claw is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cortez prevents Claw from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cortez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Claw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Claw looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claw's guard.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cortez throwing strikes from guard but Claw blocks nicely.
Cortez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claw is trying to stand.
Cortez throwing shots but Claw is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Claw wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.
Claw is trying to stand up here but Cortez is controlling him well.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Claw is defending well.
Cortez seems to be working for a kimura but Claw defends the submission attempt.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but Claw defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands strikes from half guard.
Cortez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cortez uses his free foot to push down on Claw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Claw.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the head.
Cortez looking to control but Claw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
Cortez landing strikes from the mount and Claw is in trouble!
Cortez working for a submission but Claw is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez unloading with bombs!
Claw is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cortez landing strikes from the mount.
Claw is bucking up trying to escape but Cortez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 Claw is rocked!
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!
Claw is squirming around, avoiding Cortez's attempts to control the action.
Cortez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cortez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cortez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Claw's half guard.
Cortez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Claw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cortez stops Claw from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez lands with a punch from half guard.
Claw wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cortez lands strikes from half guard.
Claw is trying to stand up here but Cortez is controlling him well.
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claw defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez wants to work for an arm triangle but Claw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cortez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Claw wants to get back to his feet.
Cortez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claw is trying to stand up here but Cortez is controlling him well.
Cortez content to control rather than advance.
Claw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Don Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Claw is keeping the position.
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Claw has wrist control.
Cortez distracts Claw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cortez prevents Claw from getting back to his feet.
Cortez postures up in Claw's guard and throws a big left but Claw blocks it.
Cortez throws a big right hand that misses.
Claw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cortez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Claw's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cortez.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
Claw wants to stand and escape but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Claw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cortez.
Cortez prevents Claw from getting back to his feet.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cortez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw can't keep his opponent in guard - Cortez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claw keeps working.
Claw is trying to stand up here but Cortez is controlling him well.
Cortez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cortez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claw wants to get back to his feet.
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claw defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Claw shows good takedown defense.
Claw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Claw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claw throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Claw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cortez is in Claw's guard.
Cortez prevents Claw from getting back to his feet.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cortez landing some decent shots from guard.
Claw has his hands on Cortez's head, controlling the position.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw wants to get back to his feet but Cortez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cortez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Claw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Claw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Claw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw tries to stand but Cortez is controlling his head.
Claw stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cortez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cortez is working Claw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cortez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Claw wants to stand and escape but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Claw is keeping the position.
Claw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cortez content to stall in guard here.
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Claw has wrist control.
Cortez controlling from the top position.
Cortez prevents Claw from getting back to his feet.
Cortez drops back looking for a leg! Claw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claw manages to kick Cortez off! Cortez jumps back into Claw's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cortez is working Claw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Claw wants to stand and escape but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez distracts Claw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cortez prevents Claw from getting back to his feet.
Cortez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cortez stops Claw from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cortez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Claw wants to stand up but Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Claw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cortez cracks Claw with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Bear Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cortez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cortez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
Don Cortez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eder Silva (ranked 2909 p4p, 23270 weight class) and Tom Davis (ranked 281 p4p, 485 weight class). Tom Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eder Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Davis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
Silva trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to buck Silva off.
Davis 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.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Davis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva 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.
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.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva staying calm.
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Silva just content to control the position.
Silva wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davis is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Silva 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.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to buck Silva off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Silva tightens his grip and picks Davis up, before dumping him to the ground. Davis manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva unloading with bombs!
Davis is rocked!
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Davis scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Silva land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Silva stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eder Silva!
Eder Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 2134 p4p, 3451 weight class) and Nathan Dylan (ranked 284 p4p, 417 weight class). Dylan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darci - On My Own kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Jerome 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan pushes Jerome away with a front kick.
Jerome takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dylan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dylan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome moves away.
Jerome feinted with a counter takedown.
Dylan scores with a body shot.
Nathan Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jerome moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jerome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dylan throws out the jab.
Jerome feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dylan cracks Jerome with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jerome looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dylan finish him?
 Jerome is rocked!
Jerome leaves his chin hanging out and Dylan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jerome crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Dylan!
Nathan Dylan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mogweister (ranked 1879 p4p, 3790 weight class) and Jinski Grang (ranked 242 p4p, 463 weight class). Mogweister comes to the cage accompanied by Show me how to live, Audioslave.. Grang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by JID - 151 Rum. This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang throws a hook to the side of Mogweister 's head but Mogweister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mogweister lands with a shot to the body.
Mogweister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gateway To Greatness in the buildup to the fight.
Mogweister has closed the distance and engaged Grang in a clinch.
Mogweister lands with a light punch inside.
Mogweister comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Jinski Grang has been cut.
Grang blocks an uppercut.
Mogweister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mogweister lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Mogweister .
Mogweister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mogweister tries to throw a body punch but Grang avoids it by throwing Mogweister back against the cage.
Mogweister is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grang looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mogweister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mogweister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mogweister .
Grang tries to break the clinch but Mogweister is controlling the position.
Mogweister landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mogweister comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mogweister is leaning against Grang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister with a knee to the head.
Mogweister tries a body shot but Grang blocks it.
Mogweister lands a nice knee to the body.
Mogweister presses Grang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mogweister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mogweister lands a knee to the body.
Mogweister lands a good knee to the midsection. Grang won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mogweister landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mogweister lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Mogweister .
Mogweister scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Mogweister .
Mogweister throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grangs head.
Mogweister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mogweister scores with a shot to the side of Grang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mogweister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mogweister lands a good knee to the midsection. Grang won't want to take too many of those.
Mogweister lands an elbow just above Grang 's eye.
Mogweister cracks Grang with a nice body shot.
Mogweister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mogweister is working Grang over against the cage.
Mogweister lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mogweister landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mogweister has Grang pushed against the cage.
Mogweister digs a right hand into Grang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grang's gas tank.
Mogweister tries to work over Grang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mogweister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grang backwards.
Mogweister lands a nice shot to the body.
Mogweister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mogweister lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grang or not.
A short right from Mogweister .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mogweister .
Mogweister lands an elbow inside that Grang shrugs off.
Mogweister lands a good knee to the midsection. Grang won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Mogweister as the two fighters clinch.
Mogweister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mogweister working Grang over with knees to the body.
Mogweister holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mogweister lands a damaging elbow.
Mogweister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mogweister lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mogweister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mogweister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mogweister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mogweister takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mogweister .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister lands a nice shot to the body.
Mogweister misses with a knee to the head.
Mogweister scores a nice knee to the body.
Mogweister lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mogweister lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Mogweister .
Mogweister lands a nice shot to the body.
Grang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mogweister crunches a lovely knee into Grang's ribcage.
Mogweister putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mogweister is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mogweister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grang backwards.
Mogweister unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mogweister lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mogweister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jinski Grang'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.
Mogweister lands a big head kick that sends Grang tumbling to the mat! Mogweister takes a step backwards and waves Grang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grang is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
A head kick by Mogweister - that's a beauty! Grang is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mogweister can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Mogweister !
After winning the bout, Rob Mogweister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Purcell (ranked 2348 p4p, 2093 weight class) and Artem Petrov (ranked 238 p4p, 217 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Purcell clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Purcell obliges.
Purcell misses with a knee to the head.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Purcell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Purcell tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Purcell to the ground. Purcell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Purcell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Purcell half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Crunch! Purcell slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Purcell is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Purcell misses.
Purcell moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Purcell lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purcell's waist but Purcell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Purcell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Petrov's head and hops out.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov gets a takedown into half 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Purcell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
Petrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Purcell's head.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Purcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Purcell gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Purcell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Purcell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Purcell looking to control.
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Purcell's guard.
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.
Purcell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purcell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Purcell's guard.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Purcell tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Purcell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Purcell with a jab.
Purcell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Purcell.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Purcell dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Purcell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Purcell.
Purcell scores with a nice head shot.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Purcell.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Purcell gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Purcell throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Purcell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Purcell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artem Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Purcell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Purcell's head but Purcell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Purcell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Purcell throws a body shot but no joy.
Purcell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Purcell catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Purcell looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Purcell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Purcell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Purcell misses with a hook.
Purcell tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Purcell throws out a powerful jab.
Purcell looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Purcell throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purcell stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Purcell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Purcell.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Purcell.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Purcell sprawls well.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Purcell circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov shoots in but Purcell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Purcell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Purcell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Purcell looking to control.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Purcell. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purcell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Purcell.
Purcell throws out a powerful jab.
Purcell lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
It looked like Purcell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Purcell gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Purcell sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Purcell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Purcell punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Purcell scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Purcell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Purcell throws a series of strikes that have Petrov backpedaling.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Purcell missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Purcell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov shoots and misses
and Purcell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Purcell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Purcell throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Purcell had a free shot at his head there.
Purcell scores with a nice right hand.
Purcell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Purcell lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Purcell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Purcell there.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Purcell circles away.
Purcell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Purcell, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Purcell misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Purcell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Purcell.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Purcell.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily.
Purcell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Purcell. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Purcell thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Purcell leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Purcell cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell misses the jab.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Purcell throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Purcell misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Purcell.
Purcell throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Purcell wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Artem Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Purcell delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Purcell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Justin Purcell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 2169 p4p, 2164 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 122 p4p, 120 weight class). Mahesa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're Going Down . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denisov.
A head punch on the inside from Mahesa fails to land.
Denisov fails to pull guard.
Mahesa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahesa tries to work over Denisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahesa.
Denisov fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denisov.
Mahesa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denisov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa misses with a punch to the body.
Denisov blocking some punches.
Mahesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denisov backwards.
Denisov is pushing Mahesa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Denisov tries to land a knee to the head but Mahesa blocks with his arms.
Denisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Denisov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahesa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahesa clinches up against the cage.
Denisov jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Denisov around his waist. Denisov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahesa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denisov clinches.
Denisov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahesa prevents it.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mahesa can't find room to land a body shot as Denisov controls the action.
Denisov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Mahesa keeps moving.
Denisov postures up and lands a big shot to Mahesa's brow.
Denisov is working Mahesa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denisov is standing up over Mahesa. Mahesa looks to escape but Denisov dives into side control.
Mahesa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa tries to buck Denisov off but Denisov is having none of it.
Mahesa pushes Denisov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Denisov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahesa is not content to let Denisov control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Denisov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Denisov scoring with punches from side control.
Denisov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Denisov wants to control but Mahesa is keeping him busy.
Denisov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mahesa some visible discomfort.
Mahesa is rocked!
Denisov scores with punches from side control.
Oh Mahesa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denisov cracks Mahesa with a big right hand but Mahesa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Denisov lands a strong strike to the head of Mahesa. That's dazed him! Denisov looking to finish here. Mahesa is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Denisov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Denisov!
During a confident post fight interview, Denis Denisov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 672 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Zach Collins (ranked 82 p4p, 139 weight class). Zach Collins 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Collins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendersons closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Hendersons pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendersons manages to get to full guard.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to control from the top but Hendersons keeps moving.
Hendersons looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Collins stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hendersons has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Collins manages to get his head free but now Hendersons has transitioned to an armbar! Collins grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hendersons! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Hendersons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mankar Camoran (ranked 2245 p4p, 1528 weight class) and John Thunder (ranked 247 p4p, 178 weight class). Camoran's entrance music is Imposter. A fine choice. Thunder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck - AcDc. John Thunder has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mankar Camoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thunder !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camoran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Camoran's head but Camoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camoran feinted with a counter takedown.
Camoran slips under a jab.
Camoran feinted with a counter takedown.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Camoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camoran attempts a counter takedown but Thunder avoids it well and moves away.
Camoran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Camoran attempts a counter takedown but Thunder avoids it well and moves away.
Camoran moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder .
Camoran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Camoran dodges the punch combination from Thunder .
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Camoran moves out of range easily.
Camoran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Thunder jabs Camoran right on the nose. Camoran blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran slips a jab and a cross from Thunder .
Camoran tries to counter with a takedown but Thunder is quick to defend against it.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Camoran pushes him off.
Camoran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunder sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder digs a good hook to Camoran's body.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Camoran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camoran tries to counter with a takedown but Thunder is quick to defend against it.
Thunder throws a head kick but Camoran moves out of range.
Thunder scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder .
Thunder throws a head kick but Camoran moves out of range.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Camoran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camoran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Thunder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Thunder .
Camoran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camoran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran slips a straight right by Thunder .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder throws a jab when Camoran was well out of range.
Camoran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunder sprawls and moves away.
Thunder throws a lazy head kick
and Camoran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thunder 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran throwing strikes but missing.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran stands and throws Thunder 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Camoran.
Camoran tries to move to mount but Thunder blocks the move with his legs.
Camoran tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Camoran tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Camoran 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.
Thunder prevents Camoran from improving position.
Camoran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoran is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder is defending well.
Camoran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Camoran moves into full mount!
Camoran sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thunder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Camoran.
Thunder tries to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoran has control of Thunder 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thunder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mankar Camoran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thunder is trying to stand up.
Thunder is trying to escape the mount.
Camoran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thunder has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Camoran is persistently looking for the submission but Thunder is defending it well.
Thunder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camoran's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camoran working for a choke but Thunder is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mankar Camoran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Thunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Camoran.
Camoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder .
Camoran feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tests Camoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder cracks Camoran with an open hand slap.
Camoran gets tackled into the cage by Thunder . Thunder maintains the clinch.
Camoran tries to pull guard but Thunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camoran smiles and moves away.
Camoran avoids the head kick by Thunder .
Camoran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thunder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Thunder tries to clinch up
and Camoran counters with a single leg into guard. Thunder didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Camoran is proving a slippery customer.
Camoran has gone for a leg lock! Thunder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camoran's guard.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camoran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camoran has his foot on Thunder 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Camoran has his foot on Thunder 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camoran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camoran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to stand but Camoran has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Camoran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camoran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Camoran's legs - danger averted.
Camoran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thunder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Camoran.
Camoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Thunder .
I think Thunder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thunder !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Anderson (ranked 375 p4p, 524 weight class) and Gaylord Camara (ranked 43 p4p, 65 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pop out . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gaylord Camara enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gaylord Camara!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara slips under a jab.
Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Jab by Camara.
Anderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Camara.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson sizes up Camara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Camara.
Camara moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara is working Anderson over against the cage.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson digs a right hand into Camara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camara's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camara tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Camara blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Camara is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Anderson.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Camara misses with some punches.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Camara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camara clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara blocking some punches.
Anderson works on Camara's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Camara lands a left hand.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson trying to stall but Camara improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaylord Camara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camara cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson with a nice calf kick.
Anderson cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camara moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Camara slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Camara throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camara tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson slips a jab from Camara.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range.
Camara jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson lands a jab to Camara's midsection.
Camara pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaylord Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camara blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Camara tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara takes a shot to the head.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Camara swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Camara is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Camara's leg. Camara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gaylord Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Camara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Camara moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Camara closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson wants to break free but Camara has control.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camara takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Camara tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara slips a jab from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Anderson throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara connects with a body shot.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Camara.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Camara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
Camara throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Camara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara moves away from the strike by Anderson.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara with a jab.
Anderson cracks Camara with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Camara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara clinches with his opponent.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Camara tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gaylord Camara just about did enough to take it.
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.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Camara blocks the body kick.
Camara slips under a jab.
Camara staying out of range there.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Camara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Camara wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson feints and then cracks Camara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camara down.
Nice jab there from Camara.
Anderson throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Camara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Camara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Camara - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camara moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Camara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Camara blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Camara drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Camara cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Anderson lands a right hand.
A short right from Camara.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Camara.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Camara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Camara.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gaylord Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camara.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara slips a straight right by Anderson.
Camara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Camara throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Camara.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Gaylord Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Camara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Camara.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Camara scores with a nice strike.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Camara.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Camara checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
A jab from Camara does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Camara moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Camara avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Camara.
Camara jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camara tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Anderson.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Gaylord Camara has been cut.
Anderson misses the jab.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara has managed to clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gaylord Camara!
Gaylord Camara is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Gaylord Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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