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CMMA 64 Adams vs Zhao PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason King (ranked 3784 p4p, 2913 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 461 p4p, 367 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Hail To The King. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries to keep at a distance but OConnor has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OConnor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OConnor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OConnor tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King keeping full guard, as OConnor tries to pass.
King trying to keep a closed guard but OConnor is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King working a defensive guard here.
OConnor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is breathing heavily.
King is trying to control the position but OConnor postures up.
OConnor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that OConnor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OConnor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OConnor clinches.
King has clasped his hands together around OConnor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
OConnor wants to control but King postures up.
OConnor is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on OConnor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OConnor controls the position for a moment.
OConnor 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.
OConnor is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the action but OConnor is working from the bottom.
OConnor can't do much from the bottom here.
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
OConnor tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OConnor struggling a bit here.
OConnor gets back to half guard.
King is looking to take a break and control but OConnor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OConnor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OConnor lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
King prevents a body shot from OConnor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
OConnor darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
OConnor jumps guard and drags King to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
King stays in close to OConnor's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! OConnor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OConnor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OConnor!
OConnor staying calm.
OConnor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks OConnor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OConnor prefers to stall for the moment though.
OConnor is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OConnor slows the pace down.
King is not content to let OConnor control the position.
OConnor happy to just control the position for now.
OConnor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OConnor taking a break here but King is having none of it and regains half guard.
OConnor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. OConnor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OConnor stalling.
OConnor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OConnor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OConnor is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for a sweep. OConnor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OConnor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OConnor closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King prevents a body shot from OConnor.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OConnor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
OConnor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
William OConnor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnor circles away.
Jason King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
OConnor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnor forces King back against the cage and clinches.
OConnor lands a knee to the head.
OConnor can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
OConnor struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries to pull guard but OConnor won't allow it.
OConnor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King blocks a body shot from OConnor.
King goes for a takedown attempt but OConnor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OConnor has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
OConnor rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
OConnor closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
OConnor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
OConnor tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing OConnor back against the cage.
OConnor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OConnor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King content to stall in guard here.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but OConnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has gone for a leg lock! OConnor slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OConnor postures up.
OConnor content to stall in guard here.
OConnor preventing the sweep.
OConnor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OConnor trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
OConnor sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OConnor closes the distance and clinches.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OConnor is defending well.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OConnor is defending well.
OConnor tries a body shot but King blocks it.
OConnor tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
OConnor lands an elbow inside.
OConnor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OConnor misses with a punch to the body.
OConnor lands a nice knee to the body.
OConnor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
OConnor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnor tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
William OConnor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor breaks from the clinch.
OConnor pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
OConnor misses with a body punch.
King tries to circle away but OConnor has him pinned against the cage.
William OConnor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
King has had enough of the clinch but OConnor keeps him there for the moment.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnor misses with a body punch.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OConnor walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OConnor tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor stuffs the takedown.
OConnor darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
OConnor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OConnor just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King tries to pull guard but OConnor holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
OConnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
William OConnor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OConnor 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William OConnor!
The defeated Jason King had this to say: 'Major respect to my opponent, we both came ti battle and he was the better man tonight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vargas Thompson (ranked 3852 p4p, 2857 weight class) and Nikita Zutis (ranked 394 p4p, 306 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Freddie King - Side Tracked. Nikita Zutis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vargas Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikita Zutis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zutis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Zutis misses with a wild combination.
Zutis tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zutis kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson rushes Zutis and presses him up against the cage.
Zutis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zutis landing some decent shots from guard.
Zutis controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zutis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zutis trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zutis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thompson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zutis decides to stand back up.
Zutis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Zutis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zutis looking to control.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zutis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zutis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Zutis keeps moving.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Zutis looking to control.
Zutis looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Thompson postures up in Zutis's guard and throws a big left but Zutis blocks it.
Thompson pushes down on Zutis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zutis lands a couple of sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zutis is looking to improve his position.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zutis's head.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zutis wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson is thwarting Zutis's attempts to control the position.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson working over Zutis with some ground and pound. Zutis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zutis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikita Zutis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
Zutis forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
Zutis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has Zutis pushed against the cage.
Thompson lands a big right hand that drops Zutis! The killer instinct kicks in and Thompson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vargas Thompson!
Vargas Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Everette (ranked 23901 p4p, 2038 weight class) and Bob Barnes (ranked 648 p4p, 270 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Everette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everette lands with a cross.
Barnes tries to bum rush Everette with a series of wild strikes but Everette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Everette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes slips a jab from Everette.
Everette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
 Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Everette doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Barnes crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Barnes's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Everette!
After winning the bout, Kyle Everette 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diaz Ortiz (ranked 3274 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Jan Klauss (ranked 342 p4p, 349 weight class). Diaz Ortiz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Klauss's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diaz Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klauss misses with a few strikes there.
Ortiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Klauss's head.
 It looks like Jan Klauss has been cut.
Ortiz throws a shot from downtown. Klauss moves away and avoids it.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Klauss lands an overhand right.
Ortiz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Klauss throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily.
Klauss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Klauss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Diaz Ortiz has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klauss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortiz misses with a combination
enabling Klauss to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz misses with a hook
and Klauss counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ortiz out cold! What a finish! Klauss is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Klauss!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Usman (ranked 2098 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Riaan Pierce (ranked 285 p4p, 464 weight class). Kamaru Usman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamaru Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riaan Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce drops his hands momentarily and Usman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Riaan Pierce has been cut.
Pierce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usman lands a body punch.
Pierce throws a head punch that misses.
Pierce stops a takedown attempt from Usman.
Usman wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Pierce.
Usman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Usman.
A right handed body shot lands from Usman.
Pierce is fighting off a takedown attempt but Usman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pierce to the mat. Pierce regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce can't keep his opponent in guard - Usman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Usman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pierce has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Usman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierce's head.
Pierce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman wants to take a breather but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pierce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Usman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Usman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usman is trying to control. Pierce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Usman thows a huge punch but Pierce dodges it nicely.
Usman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pierce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Usman thows a huge punch but Pierce dodges it nicely.
Usman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce trying to control here.
Usman 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.
Usman looks to land a strike but Pierce avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pierce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usman is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierce's head.
Pierce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Usman trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Pierce is trying to keep Usman in close.
Usman pushing down on Pierce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
Usman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierce's head.
Usman is trying to control. Pierce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pierce looks like he's trying to stand up.
Usman wants to take a breather but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce taking some punishment here, with Usman in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman passes to full mount!
Usman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pierce because Usman loaded up on that one.
Usman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pierce hang on?
Pierce is rocked!
The cut above Riaan Pierce's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Usman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pierce is still in real trouble! Can Usman finish him?
Riaan Pierce's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riaan Pierce's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kamaru Usman!
In his post fight interview, Kamaru Usman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 2194 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Yero Bassole (ranked 222 p4p, 159 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yero Bassole!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Somchai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bassole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bassole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Bassole misses.
Bassole scores with a hook.
Bassole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somchai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Somchai misses with an uppercut. Bassole saw that one coming.
Bassole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bassole has closed the distance and engaged Somchai in a clinch.
Somchai tries a body shot but Bassole blocks it.
Somchai tries a body shot but Bassole blocks it.
Somchai breaks the clinch.
Yero Bassole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai throws a leg kick but Bassole checks it.
Somchai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Somchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bassole manages to avoid it.
Somchai has managed to clinch.
Somchai tries to work over Bassole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Somchai misses with an elbow strike.
Bassole tries to pull guard but Somchai holds him up against the cage and eventually Bassole drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Bassole as the two fighters clinch.
Bassole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somchais head.
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!
Somchai is trying to break the clinch but Bassole has him pressed against the cage.
Somchai has had enough of the clinch but Bassole keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somchai tries to stall but Bassole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bassole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bassole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somchai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bassole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somchais head.
A short body shot lands from Bassole as the two fighters clinch.
Bassole blocks a body shot from Somchai.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Bassole shrugs off.
Somchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Bassole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bassole lands with a left to the head.
Somchai blocking some punches.
Bassole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Somchai working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Bassole on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bassole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Somchai scores with a hook to the body.
Somchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somchai wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bassole.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bassole! But no joy.
Bassole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bassole.
Somchai is looking for a counter combo.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Somchai on the side of the head.
Bassole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Somchai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Somchai working hard to break the clinch.
Somchai blocking some punches.
Bassole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bassole misses with the head strike.
Bassole can't find room to land a body shot as Somchai controls the action.
Somchai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Somchai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Somchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bassole dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bassole.
Somchai tries to land a knee to the head but Bassole blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai digs a right hand into Bassole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bassole's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Bassole.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bassole avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
Somchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bassole lands a shoulder strike.
Bassole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bassole.
Bassole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bassole takes an elbow to the temple.
Bassole lands an uppercut.
Bassole scores with a shot to the side of Somchai's head.
Somchai misses with a punch to the body.
Bassole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Bassole.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bassole.
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bassole with a nice calf kick.
Bassole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Somchai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somchai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bassole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Somchai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Somchai tries to clinch there but Bassole circles away.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Somchai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bassole lands a right hook to the body.
Bassole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Bassole as he checks the leg kick.
Bassole moves away from the strike by Somchai.
Bassole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somchai walks into a stiff left hand from Bassole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somchai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Somchai avoids a kick to the body.
Bassole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bassole swings for the body but Somchai moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yero Bassole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Somchai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
Bassole tries a quick counter leg kick but Somchai is wise to it.
Yero Bassole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bassole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Bassole.
Bassole punishes Somchai's body with a nice straight punch.
Bassole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somchai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bassole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bassole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bassole misses the jab.
Bassole takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassole lands with a nice body punch.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bassole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bassole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bassole slips a straight right by Somchai.
Bassole lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassole cracks Somchai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Somchai.
Bassole punishes Somchai's body with a nice straight punch.
Bassole throws a looping overhand right but Somchai ducks down to avoid it.
Somchai misses with a hook
and Bassole counters with a nice uppercut.
Bassole lands with a nice body punch.
Bassole lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Bassole does it's job there.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Bassole moves out of range easily.
Somchai wants to slow Bassole down by chopping away at his legs.
Somchai tries to clinch but Bassole moves out of range.
Somchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bassole.
Bassole throws a right and a left that Somchai avoids nicely.
Bassole lands a leg kick that knocks Somchai off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bassole has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Somchai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bassole lands a slapping body shot.
Bassole cracks Somchai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Somchai throws a looping overhand right but Bassole ducks down to avoid it.
Bassole checks a leg kick.
Somchai backing away here, and Bassole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bassole 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.
Bassole misses with the combination.
Bassole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bassole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somchai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bassole on the side of the head.
Somchai gets a clinch.
Bassole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bassole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Somchai is keeping busy.
Bassole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassole digs a right hand underneath Somchai's ribcage. Somchai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Somchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bassole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bassole.
Bassole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Somchai prevents a body shot from Bassole.
Bassole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
Somchai keeps the fight on the outside.
Bassole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Somchai.
Bassole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bassole connects with a body shot that sends Somchai's belly button to the back.
Somchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bassole manages to avoid it.
Bassole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somchai.
Bassole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bassole throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Bassole.
Bassole lands with a shot to the body.
Bassole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Somchai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somchai connects with a leg kick.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Bassole moves out of range easily.
Somchai throws a head kick but Bassole moves out of range.
Bassole throws out a counter right but Somchai avoids it with no problem.
Somchai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bassole misses with a low kick.
Somchai throws a lazy right hand but Bassole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bassole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bassole tries to get set, Somchai tries to push him back and clinch up but Bassole manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yero Bassole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bassole has managed to clinch.
Bassole dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Bassole prevents a body shot from Somchai.
Bassole scores with a shot to the side of Somchai's head.
Bassole scores with a shot to the side of Somchai's head.
A body shot lands from Bassole.
Somchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Somchai tries to work over Bassole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bassole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bassole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bassole misses with the head strike.
Somchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bassole tries to throw a body punch but Somchai avoids it by throwing Bassole back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somchai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bassole or not.
Somchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bassole controls his hands.
Somchai prevents a body shot from Bassole.
Bassole scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Somchai.
Bassole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai prevents a body shot from Bassole.
With the fighters up against the cage, Somchai throws an elbow but misses.
Somchai misses with an elbow over the top.
Bassole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somchai is looking to clinch.
Bassole has managed to clinch.
Bassole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Somchai or not.
Bassole manages to break the clinch.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bassole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Bassole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bassole throws a head kick but Somchai moves out of range.
Somchai checks a low kick from Bassole.
Bassole throws a body kick that misses.
Somchai throws a body punch but Bassole moves out of range.
Somchai moves out of range of the leg kick from Bassole.
Somchai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassole.
Somchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bassole motions for Somchai to come forward. Bassole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Somchai throws a quick counter head kick but Bassole was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bassole dips to his left and cracks Somchai with an uppercut!
Somchai misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bassole. Somchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somchai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bassole.
Somchai is looking for a counter combo.
Bassole misses with an uppercut. Somchai saw that one coming.
Bassole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somchai's head backwards.
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!
Somchai tries to land a front kick but Bassole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bassole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Somchai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Bassole circles away.
A head kick misses from Somchai.
Bassole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Somchai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bassole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bassole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Somchai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Somchai misses the target.
Bassole is looking to slow Somchai down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Bassole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai swats away the attempt to clinch by Bassole.
A left lands for Bassole.
Bassole clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bassole's brow.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chakree Somchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bassole blocks an elbow strike.
Bassole scores with a shot to the side of Somchai's head.
Bassole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Bassole lands with a right to the head.
Bassole misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bassole.
Bassole lands a shoulder strike.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Somchai throws an elbow but misses.
Bassole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Somchai.
Bassole moves out of range as Somchai strikes.
Somchai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bassole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bassole instigates a clinch.
Bassole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bassole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bassole misses with a body punch.
Bassole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Yero Bassole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bassole scores with a shot to the side of Somchai's head.
A short right from Somchai.
Bassole struggles to land a body shot inside as Somchai controls his hands.
Bassole takes an elbow to the temple.
Bassole is rocked!
Somchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bassole is still on wobbly legs! Can Somchai finish him?
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Somchai seems to be stalking Bassole here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Bassole drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chakree Somchai!
Chakree Somchai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Bullion (ranked 3097 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 396 p4p, 217 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Silver Bullion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Bullion ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Bullion moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Bullion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullion moves away.
Bullion throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Bullion has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Bullion's head.
Bullion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bullion fails to land.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bullion throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Bullion.
Bullion scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bullion avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith gets through Bullion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Bullion misses with the head strike.
Bullion misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullion blocks the elbow strike.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Bullion blocks a body shot from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bullion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bullion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bullion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Bullion being controlled against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Silver Bullion has been cut.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bullion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bullion.
Bullion blocking some punches.
Bullion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bullion.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bullion.
Smith stalling.
A short right from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullion blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullion.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullion.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Bullion swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullion avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Bullion blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullion.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bullion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bullion blocks the elbow strike.
Smith stalling.
Bullion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullion.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bullion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silver Bullion's cut.
That's time! Bullion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bullion moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bullion avoids it with no problem.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bullion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullion tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bullion connects with a nice looking jab.
Bullion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bullion rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Bullion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bullion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bullion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullion tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith gets through Bullion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Bullion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Bullion.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullion.
Bullion blocking some punches.
Bullion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bullion.
Smith blocks a body shot from Bullion.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullion.
Smith blocks a body shot from Bullion.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullion can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Bullion throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Bullion misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bullion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Bullion blocks it.
Bullion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bullion backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Jake Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullion misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bullion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullion has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Bullion can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Bullion throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith trying to stall but Bullion improves his position.
Bullion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullion lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Bullion throws a head punch that misses.
Bullion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bullion working aggressively here.
Bullion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bullion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bullion.
Bullion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Bullion scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Bullion misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullion.
Bullion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullion blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bullion.
Bullion can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Silver Bullion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bullion takes one on the button.
Bullion is looking to clinch.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bullion on the side of the head.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullion misses with a straight left.
Bullion throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullion is looking to clinch.
Bullion misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullion misses with a straight left.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith cracks Bullion with a good jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullion manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullion tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bullion tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullion manages to avoid it.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bullion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bullion sprawling to the canvas! Bullion rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
 Bullion is rocked!
Bullion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Bullion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook but Bullion blocks it.
Bullion seems to have got his legs back now.
Bullion instigates a clinch.
Bullion tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Silver Bullion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Bullion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Bullion avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Bullion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullion swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bullion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullion.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bullion misses with the head strike.
Bullion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullion has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullion tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Bullion.
Bullion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith pushes Bullion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullion takes a shot to the head.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bullion tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Bullion misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bullion lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullion misses with a body punch.
Bullion throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Bullion misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bullion backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullion tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bullion back against the cage.
Bullion blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Bullion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullion scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Smith!
A victorious Jake Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Adams (ranked 1534 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 177 p4p, 169 weight class). Zhao has chosen GZA - Shadowboxin' as his entrance music. Jian Zhao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zhao to the ground. Adams is now in Zhao's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zhao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zhao has escaped and now he's on top!
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Zhao defends easily.
Zhao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adams has an active guard here but Zhao has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zhao is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Zhao wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Zhao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhao not doing much here.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Zhao sits in half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Zhao is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zhao manages to pass to mount!
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zhao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adams won't allow Zhao to pass to mount.
Zhao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zhao prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zhao is working away from the top position though.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Zhao sits in half guard.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Adams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zhao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhao wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Zhao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adams misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
Adams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zhao's guard.
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zhao dives on top into guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Zhao from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams has his foot on Zhao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhao works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhao controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working for submissions but it's allowed Zhao to get to half guard.
Adams moves into full guard.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zhao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zhao escapes and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.
Adams has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zhao doesn't defend quickly enough and Adams has managed to lock this one up! Can Zhao escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Adams on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamal Adams!
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