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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Barnes (ranked 2560 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 333 p4p, 228 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes). Abraham Barnes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Jackson's chin.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson staying out of range there.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Barnes 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson not doing much here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Barnes in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes 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 Jackson.
Barnes working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abraham Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes is working for an americana but Jackson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Barnes was thinking about the submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
As Barnes backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson slips a straight right by Barnes.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan Jackson.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jordan Jackson!
After the big win, Jordan Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Condemned and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 2002 p4p, 2108 weight class) and Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 278 p4p, 293 weight class). Tarlac has chosen Nobody Knows- The Tony RIch Project as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarlac throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarlac duly obliges.
 It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
As Tarlac looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarlac.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarlac won't be happy with that.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Tarlac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McDonald working for a submission but Tarlac is keeping him at bay.
McDonald is looking to work his way around to Tarlac's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tarlac defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDonald.
Tarlac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tarlac has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tarlac!
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Tarlac pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlac postures up.
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlac is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Tarlac keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
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 David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Tarlac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarlac wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Tarlac down! McDonald is looking to finish but Tarlac is intelligently defending himself.
 Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Tarlac is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Tarlac is keeping the position.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Tarlac defends it.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Tarlac is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tarlac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarlac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Tarlac is controlling well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Tarlac is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tarlac is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tarlac tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tarlac has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
David McDonald 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.
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Del Brophy (ranked 801 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 99 p4p, 170 weight class). Zuillnic Canto 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Del Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
Del Brophy slips a jab and a cross from Canto.
Canto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canto.
Some wild striking there from Del Brophy.
Canto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canto slips under a jab from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Brophy throws a head kick but Canto moves out of range.
Del Brophy with a nice calf kick.
Del Brophy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Zuillnic Canto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Brophy defending well as Canto loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Brophy misses with a body kick.
Canto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Del Brophy defends it well.
Del Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canto connects with a single shot there.
Ricardo Del Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Brophy avoids the body shot from Canto.
Del Brophy tries to move into range but Canto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Del Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Del Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canto is defended easily by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Del Brophy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canto throws a lazy right hand but Del Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Brophy jabs Canto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canto throws an overhand right that lands on Del Brophy's shoulder, as Del Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Del Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canto throws a solid leg kick but Del Brophy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canto.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Del Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuillnic Canto.
Del Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Canto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Brophy.
Canto misses the jab.
Del Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Canto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Brophy slips a jab and a cross from Canto.
Del Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canto moves away.
Canto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Canto ducks down to avoid it.
Canto throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Brophy counters with a two punch combo.
Canto misses with a right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Canto to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Del Brophy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Del Brophy!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Del Brophy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Zuillnic Canto stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*ck you all.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walcott (ranked 1615 p4p, 1730 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 217 p4p, 229 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walcott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Way Of The Fist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walcott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kravac counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walcott won't be happy with that.
Walcott gets back to half guard.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Walcott won't allow it.
Kravac throws a strike but Walcott avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kravac preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac is pushing down on Walcott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walcott is fighting to maintain full guard but Kravac has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Walcott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walcott is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Kravac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walcott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walcott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Walcott is looking to take a break and control but Kravac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walcott stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kravac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac jabs at Walcott's body.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott works over Kravac's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Kravac slips the punch.
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac is working for takedown but Walcott is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Kravac avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walcott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac pulls Walcott into guard.
Walcott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walcott postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac working for a triangle but Walcott defends it easily.
Kravac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walcott is aware though and is defending well.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walcott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kravac wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment.
Walcott throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kravac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walcott.
Kravac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walcott gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Walcott.
Kravac throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walcott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
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.
Kravac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walcott throws a head kick but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kravac takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Kravac scores with a punch to the head.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walcott rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walcott in his tracks.
Kravac rushes Walcott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Walcott.
Kravac has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walcott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott trying to control the position but Kravac manages to sink in the hooks.
Kravac scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Walcott is looking for a way out.
Kravac is persistently looking for the submission but Walcott is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Walcott is looking for a way out.
Kravac working for the choke.
Kravac is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walcott is defending well though. Kravac let's go of the attempt for now.
Kravac looking for the choke from the back.
Walcott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walcott defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kravac's arms.
Walcott avoids the strikes from Kravac.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Kravac has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Walcott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kravac working for a choke but Walcott is defending well.
Walcott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kravac working for a choke but Walcott reverses nicely into Kravac 's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kravac looking to control.
Walcott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walcott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walcott trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
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.
Kravac working for a triangle but Walcott defends it easily.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walcott is one step ahead there.
Walcott wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Walcott pushes his legs off easily.
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Walcott from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kravac if he has to take too many more of those.
Joe Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott scores with a leg kick.
Kravac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravac shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walcott is trying to defend but Kravac finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walcott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walcott.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walcott is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac being controlled here, momentarily.
Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walcott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Kravac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walcott defends well.
Walcott wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravac.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac blocks the body kick.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kravac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kravac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kravac tries to keep at a distance but Walcott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kravac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Walcott looking to slow down the pace here.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Walcott tries to land knees in the clinch but Kravac avoids the damage to the body.
Walcott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Kravac jumps guard but Walcott stands there with Kravac around his waist. Kravac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walcott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Taker (ranked 1001 p4p, 1554 weight class) and Ari Silver (ranked 143 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Soul Taker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Silver!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Taker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Taker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taker misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Taker as the two fighters clinch.
Taker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soul Taker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker scores with a nice right hand.
Taker is looking to land body kicks.
Taker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Taker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taker tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taker dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Taker struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Taker.
Taker can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taker.
Taker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taker.
Taker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver lands with a left to the head.
Taker has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
A body shot lands from Taker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver tries to stall but Taker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Taker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Silver is looking to clinch but Taker is avoiding it.
Taker lands with a right hand.
Taker lands a nice looking body shot.
Taker lands with a shot to the body.
Taker circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Taker to counter with a crisp jab.
Taker closes the distance and pushes Silver back into the cage.
Taker struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taker works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
Taker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taker lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Taker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver tries to clinch up but Taker circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Taker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Silver finds it's way through Taker's defenses.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Taker circles away.
Taker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silver in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taker lands a head shot.
Taker has Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Taker misses with a punch to the body.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Taker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taker misses with a body punch.
Silver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taker struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver pushes Taker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taker tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Taker.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silver just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaker.
Taker pushes Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Soul Taker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Taker throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Taker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taker tries to clinch up.
Silver blocks a head kick by Taker.
Taker scores with a jab.
Silver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taker cracks Silver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silver tries to bum rush Taker with a series of wild strikes but Taker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker lands the left hand.
Taker connects with a body shot that sends Silver's belly button to the back.
Silver swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Taker throwing a counter right hand but Silver manages to avoid it.
Taker wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a series of punches but Taker avoids them all with ease.
Taker lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Taker.
Taker throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Taker.
Taker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silver tries to clinch but Taker moves out of range.
Taker lands a lovely overhand right.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silver tries to clinch but Taker moves away
and Taker counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver checks the leg kick.
Taker looks to land a body kick but Silver moved away.
Silver forces Taker back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taker misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver gets through Taker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taker.
Taker tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Taker back against the cage.
Taker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver blocks a body shot from Taker.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Silver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taker lands a body shot.
Taker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taker misses with a body punch.
Taker blocks a body shot from Silver.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver lands an elbow inside.
Taker misses with a punch to the body.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Taker tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Taker back against the cage.
Taker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Taker tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
A short uppercut from Taker.
Taker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver is looking to clinch but Taker is avoiding it.
Taker is looking to counter punch.
Silver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silver scrambles back to his feet.
Silver tries to clinch but Taker moves away
and Taker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taker missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taker.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Soul Taker is winning the standup battle so far.
Taker misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Taker coming out on top.
Taker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silver is out of range and Taker settles back down.
Taker moves into range and clinches up with Silver.
Nice body punch from Taker.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Taker.
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!
Taker avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Taker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taker wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Taker lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the cage and back into range.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Taker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taker.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taker throws out the jab.
Taker sets himself, and Silver steps forward looking for the clinch! Taker avoids it this time.
Silver clinches.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taker tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Taker works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silver tries to clinch there but Taker circles away.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taker at a distance.
Taker slips a jab from Silver.
Taker slips a jab from Silver.
It appears Taker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Taker pushes Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Taker struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Taker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taker scores with a jab to the body.
Taker tries to clinch but Silver is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Silver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Taker throws a low kick, looking for Silver's leg but Silver calmly moves out of range.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker connects with an inside leg kick.
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Taker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silver doesn't seem bothered though.
Taker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Taker.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taker.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Silver moves out of range as Taker strikes.
Silver moves to clinch but Taker breaks away
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver takes the fight into the clinch.
Taker working aggressively here.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taker connects with a high kick.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ari Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver connects with a right hand. Taker shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Taker.
Taker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taker slips under a jab from Silver.
Taker looks to land a body kick but Silver moved away.
Taker connects with a looping right hand.
Silver swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Silver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taker. That one must have hurt.
Taker misses the jab.
Taker throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
Taker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Silver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taker.
Silver instigates a clinch.
Taker gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taker tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Taker lands a shoulder strike.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker breaks the clinch.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taker with a nice calf kick.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver closes the distance and clinches.
Silver misses with some punches.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver blocks a body shot from Taker.
A short left from Taker.
Taker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver has Taker pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taker's efforts to push away.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Taker blocks an uppercut.
Taker misses with a punch to the body.
Silver prevents a body shot from Taker.
Taker tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Taker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver breaks from the clinch.
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taker.
Silver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver throws a jab when Taker was well out of range.
Silver throws a series of punches but Taker moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Taker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Taker!
Soul Taker 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1056 p4p, 1835 weight class) and Mikey Day (ranked 57 p4p, 95 weight class). Mikey Day is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Day!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Day.
Day throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Branko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Branko.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Day holds on and takes a little breather.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Branko has gone for a leg lock! Day slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Branko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Day engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Branko has an active guard here but Day has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Day.
Day seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Branko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Day jumps into side control!
Branko being controlled for a moment.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day advances to full mount.
Branko is trying to escape the mount.
Day controlling the pace for now.
Branko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Branko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko is looking to get to half guard.
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Branko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Day pinned against the cage. Day gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Day.
Day misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Day defends well and Branko ends up having to push Day into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Day feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Branko is trying to drag Day to the mat but Day just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branko is working for takedown but Day is calmly controlling the position for now.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Day is defending well.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Day is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Branko goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Branko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branko doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Day cracks a nice hook into Branko's ribs.
Branko scores with a takedown into Day's guard.
Day controlling Branko's posture.
Day is continuing to stall.
Branko won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Branko is looking to advance position but Day has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day cracks Branko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Day punishing his opponent with strikes.
Day controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Day 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.
Day prevents Branko from getting the reversal.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branko is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Day tries to control but Branko wriggling away.
Branko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day tests Branko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Day as Branko shoots in.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Branko prevents a body shot from Day.
Day lands a body punch.
Mikey Day seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Day.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Day lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Branko or not.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branko wants to take the fight to the mat but Day manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day cracks Branko with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Branko's head.
Branko jumps guard and drags Day to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day 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.
Branko can't keep his opponent in guard - Day advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day lands an elbow.
Branko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Branko trying to get back to full guard but Day takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Branko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Day content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko can't escape the position.
Day trying to control but Branko is having none of it.
Day prevents Branko from getting the reversal.
Day controlling his opponent.
Day unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Branko looks a forlorn figure.
Day controlling from mount.
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Branko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Branko and Day has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day gets to mount! Branko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Davdio Branko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!
Mikey Day very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 626 p4p, 1704 weight class) and Josh Morgan (ranked 76 p4p, 190 weight class). Cayden Cadman 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cadman .
Cadman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cadman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan shoots and misses
and Cadman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a jab to Cadman 's midsection.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Morgan throws the left hand but Cadman avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cadman misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadman takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan scores with a hook.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadman misses with a hook.
Cadman slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Cadman avoids it with no problem.
Cadman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cadman is able to avoid easily.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Cadman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cadman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Cadman throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cadman digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been hearing reports that Cadman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Cadman 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Cadman is rocked!
Morgan finds Cadman 's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cadman flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Morgan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cadman will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Morgan!
An out of breath Josh Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 1188 p4p, 1377 weight class) and Blue Cup (ranked 167 p4p, 196 weight class). Dylan Peterson 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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cup manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cup pushes Peterson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Cup misses the target.
Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Cup manages to avoid it.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Cup.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson throws a big counter combination but Cup scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cup is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
Peterson misses with a head shot. Cup uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Cup!
Peterson wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cup postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.
Cup is looking for a kimura here.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Cup is controlling well.
Peterson is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cup's guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Cup told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Cup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cup is trying to control. Peterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peterson tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
Cup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Peterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cup prevents Peterson from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blue Cup will probably get the nod.
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.
Cup works over Peterson's head and body with a nice combination.
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cup. Cup gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cup to see if he's OK.
Peterson throws an elbow but Cup slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cup is looking for a sweep.
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!
Peterson lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Peterson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Peterson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Cup controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cup pushes Peterson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peterson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cup managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peterson.
Peterson with the ground and pound but Cup regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cup with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cup is staying active underneath Peterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cup is rocked!
Cup is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Cup is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson lands a big elbow - Cup is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Peterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dylan Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Blue Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 158 p4p, 465 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 24 p4p, 61 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Drake ft Kanye - Glow. Winston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Lost Boy. Michel Colucci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.
Winston scores with a takedown into Colucci's guard.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston works over Colucci with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci has Winston pulled in close to control his posture.
Winston won't allow Colucci to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Colucci trying to control the position here.
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colucci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Colucci's legs - danger averted.
Winston postures up.
Winston wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston postures up.
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winston defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Colucci is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston stands up over Colucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colucci is keeping the position for now.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Winston distracts Colucci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Colucci has wrist control.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colucci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colucci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Colucci.
Colucci misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Colucci.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Colucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston with the counter takedown but Colucci avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colucci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winston connects with a looping right hand.
Colucci throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Colucci.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colucci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colucci can pounce on him.
Winston lands a nice hook to Colucci's body. Colucci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston is looking to chop away at Colucci's legs.
Colucci throws a leg kick but Winston moved away.
Colucci throws an off balance right hand
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colucci's guard.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colucci has his foot on Winston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winston works his way back into a safe position though.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colucci is on top in guard.
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colucci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colucci's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Colucci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colucci is one step ahead there.
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston has momentary wrist control but Colucci slips an elbow through the middle.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself.
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colucci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colucci won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston trying to keep a closed guard but Colucci is proving a slippery customer.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winston tries for a takedown but Colucci circles away easily
and Colucci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colucci ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Colucci throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colucci shoots in looking for a takedown but Winston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Colucci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colucci tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Winston checks a low kick from Colucci.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colucci defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Colucci tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Colucci back against the cage.
Winston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colucci up against the cage.
Winston lands a left hand.
Winston lands an uppercut.
Winston scores with a shot to the side of Colucci's head.
Winston can't find room to land a body shot as Colucci controls the action.
Winston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colucci is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winston is working for takedown but Colucci is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michel Colucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colucci cracks Winston with a nice body shot.
Winston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colucci tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Colucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
A short uppercut from Colucci.
Winston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Winston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston tries a body shot but Colucci blocks it.
Colucci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winstons head.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colucci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colucci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colucci backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colucci.
Good body shot from Winston.
A short right from Colucci.
Colucci can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Colucci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winston's efforts to push away.
Winston lands a takedown into guard.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winston wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
Colucci is looking for a triangle here but Winston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Colucci some visible discomfort.
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Colucci down.
Colucci gets back to half guard.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colucci's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colucci defends it well.
Colucci has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Colucci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Winston is taking damage to the body and head.
Colucci lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Colucci. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Colucci lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Winston.
Colucci lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michel Colucci did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winston misses with an uppercut. Colucci saw that one coming.
Colucci fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Colucci has Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Colucci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Colucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Colucci is working Winston over against the cage.
Good body shot from Colucci.
Colucci tries to work over Winston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Colucci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colucci is keeping busy.
Colucci struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
Colucci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colucci pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Colucci scores with a shoulder strike.
Michel Colucci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colucci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colucci lands a shoulder strike.
Winston is rocked!
Colucci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Colucci finish him?
Colucci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Colucci.
Colucci lands an uppercut.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colucci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colucci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Colucci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Colucci controls his hands.
Colucci tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Colucci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colucci prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Colucci fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston is looking for a takedown.
Colucci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colucci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winston.
Michel Colucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston trying to stall but Colucci improves his position.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Colucci is controlling him.
Colucci has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
Colucci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Colucci lands a shoulder strike.
Colucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
Colucci misses with the head strike.
Colucci scores with a shot to the side of Winston's head.
Colucci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Colucci fails to land.
Colucci pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colucci lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Winston.
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colucci throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Winston.
That kick from Colucci tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colucci lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
Colucci throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Colucci throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Colucci as the two fighters clinch.
Winston prevents a body shot from Colucci.
Winston misses with some punches.
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Colucci controls his hands.
Colucci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Colucci.
Winston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
Colucci gets through Winston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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!
A hook to the body from Winston.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winston.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colucci is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci had his way with Harry Winston in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Colucci throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colucci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colucci has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
A short left from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Colucci.
Winston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colucci manages to get to full guard.
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colucci has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Colucci blocks nicely.
Colucci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
Colucci postures up and lands a big shot to Winston's brow.
Colucci with a nice head shot there.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well.
Colucci landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
Winston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colucci wants to get back to full guard.
Colucci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colucci is on top in guard.
Winston controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colucci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winston looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Colucci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Winston 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new middleweight champion!
Harry Winston very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 152 p4p, 468 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 17 p4p, 66 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Lacplesis moves to clinch but Trump breaks away
and Trump counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lacplesis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Trump keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Trump tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the cage and eventually Trump drops back down to his feet.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Lacplesis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Trump drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Trump jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've been informed that Trump 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.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lacplesis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trump has Lacplesis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lacplesis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Lacplesis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Trump jumps guard.
Lacplesis won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Lacplesis is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Lacplesis wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump throwing strikes from guard but Lacplesis blocks nicely.
Trump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to control from the top but Lacplesis keeps moving.
Lacplesis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lacplesis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lacplesis is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture.
Trump lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacplesis is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacplesis has wrist control.
Lacplesis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lacplesis, not yet.
Lacplesis is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lacplesis pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trump connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lacplesis's hands.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trump.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lacplesis jabs at Trump's body.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacplesis moves into range and clinches up with Trump.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Trump pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
Lacplesis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lacplesis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lacplesis tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lacplesis to the ground. Lacplesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trump wants to counter the offense by Lacplesis and move into the clinch position.
Lacplesis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trump slips a jab from Lacplesis.
Trump is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trump wants to counter the offense by Lacplesis and move into the clinch position.
Trump shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trump missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Donald Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump wants to control but Lacplesis is keeping him busy.
Lacplesis wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Lacplesis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
Trump moves into full mount! Lacplesis won't be happy about that!
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.
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump punching from mount but Lacplesis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Trump controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trump.
Trump looking to ground and pound but Lacplesis is blocking nicely.
Lacplesis working to try and regain half guard.
Trump throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lacplesis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trump missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Lacplesis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacplesis is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lacplesis throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
Trump drives through and clinches with Lacplesis against the cage.
Trump decides to pull guard.
Lacplesis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lacplesis passes into half guard.
Well, if Lacplesis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries to roll over but Lacplesis keeps him under control.
Trump is pressing down on Lacplesis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump wants to hit a sweep here but Lacplesis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trump there!
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lacplesis trying to control but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis controlling from mount.
Trump can't escape the position.
Trump bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Trump wants to control from the top but Lacplesis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trump wants to control from the top but Lacplesis keeps moving.
Lacplesis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trump.
I think Trump 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Humors Lacplesis stepped up to the mic, saying '#FREEHUMORS'.
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