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AFC FN 2- Moxley vs Bridges PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Jonson (ranked 3357 p4p, 24705 weight class) and Usada Usada (ranked 348 p4p, 639 weight class). Usada Usada will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Usada Usada!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Usada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jonson is keeping busy.
Jonson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usada's efforts to push away.
Jonson blocks a body shot from Usada.
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Usada Usada has been cut.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonson is defending well.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonson as Usada tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Usada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonson is defending well for now.
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usada tries to break free but Jonson pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boris Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
Jonson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Jonson has Usada pressed against the cage, preventing Usada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Usada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jonson to keep the fight standing.
Usada missing with knees to the body.
Jonson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usada.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Usada blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada is trying to break free.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jonson walks away with a smile on his face. Usada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usada fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonson is looking to counter punch.
Jonson rushes Usada and presses him up against the cage.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usada tries to circle away but Jonson has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonson.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada is trying to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usada's brow.
Usada is trying to pull guard but Jonson has him pressed against the cage.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Usada Usada's cut even more.
Usada tries to break free but Jonson pushes him back against the cage.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usada avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Usada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jonson smiles and moves away.
Jonson rushes Usada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Usada tries to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling the position.
Usada is trying to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling him.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada blocks an elbow strike.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Usada 's eye.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usada avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Jonson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usada Usada'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.
Jonson darts in and clinches Usada up against the cage.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Jonson prevents Usada from breaking the clinch.
Usada wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonson won't allow it.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Usada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jonson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usada blocks an elbow strike.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada is trying to break the clinch but Jonson has him pressed against the cage.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usada can do to turn this around?
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Usada avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Usada wants to break free but Jonson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
Usada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jonson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usada's defenses.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
Usada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jonson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boris Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usada can't break the clinch.
Usada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson lands an elbow inside that Usada shrugs off.
The cut above Usada Usada's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usada's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Usada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jonson keeps control of Usada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Usada taking a breather.
Usada is trying to force a seperation but Jonson has the dominant position.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson holds him up against the cage and eventually Usada drops back down to his feet.
Jonson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usada's brow.
Usada avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Boris Jonson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Usada 's eye.
Usada is looking to control Jonson's arms but Jonson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Usada has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Usada Usada's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usada takes an elbow to the temple.
Usada blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usada tries to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling the position.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Usada blocks an elbow strike.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Usada Usada's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boris Jonson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Davies (ranked 5779 p4p, 3236 weight class) and Mace Willington Iii (ranked 592 p4p, 410 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonso Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willington Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davies in the domination position with Willington Iii hanging on.
Willington Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Davies keeps moving and retains side control.
Davies working away.
Davies laying and praying for a moment but Willington Iii takes advantage and regains half guard.
Willington Iii wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willington Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davies pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii wants to improve his position but Davies is controlling well.
Davies wants to free his trapped foot but Willington Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Willington Iii is pressing down on Davies's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Willington Iii has control of Davies's left arm, preventing Davies from doing any damage.
Davies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willington Iii is keeping the position for now.
Willington Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willington Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Willington Iii, not yet.
Willington Iii keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
Davies wants to stand but Willington Iii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Willington Iii keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii has his hands on Davies's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davies trying to control but Willington Iii is working from the bottom.
Willington Iii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Davies looking for a guillotine here but Willington Iii defends easily.
Willington Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Willington Iii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Willington Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davies can't keep his opponent in guard - Willington Iii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willington Iii drops an elbow to the side of Davies's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mace Willington Iii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Willington Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davies was covering up waiting for the punch and Willington Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davies has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Willington Iii has passed into side control.
Davies struggling a bit here.
Willington Iii is working Davies over with some ground and pound from side control.
Willington Iii is working to tighten his grip on Davies's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Davies has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Willington Iii is really squeezing tight and eventually Davies passes out! Willington Iii breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mace Willington Iii!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lewandowski (ranked 4242 p4p, 4540 weight class) and Dustin Sultan (ranked 509 p4p, 522 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Sultan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sultan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sultan manages to break the clinch.
Sultan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sultan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sultan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewandowski closes the distance and clinches up with Sultan, looking for a takedown. Lewandowski pushes Sultan against the cage but Sultan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sultan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sultan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewandowski looking for submissions off his back.
Lewandowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sultan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lewandowski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sultan frees his head nicely. Oh but Lewandowski has switched to an armbar! Sultan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Robert Lewandowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davis (ranked 4027 p4p, 2925 weight class) and Joao Silvera (ranked 488 p4p, 377 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silvera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daviss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silvera drops Davis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Davis looks back up at him and smiles so Silvera waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Davis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvera lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wilson (ranked 4213 p4p, 4188 weight class) and Nicholas Chandler (ranked 366 p4p, 364 weight class). Wilson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Chandler. Chandler maintains the clinch.
Chandler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler lands with a right to the head.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling him.
Wilson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chandler uses from the top position.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler wants to get up but he can't break Wilson 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Mike Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Wilson 's guard.
Wilson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chandler dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chandler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chandler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
Chandler is putting a hurting on Wilson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chandler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Wilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler wants to take a breather but Wilson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chandler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilson .
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chandler darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson has picked Chandler up - he's going for a ride! Wilson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chandler is looking to get back to is feet but Wilson passes into side control.
Chandler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
Nicholas Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson stays in close to Chandler's body and controls the position.
Chandler is trying to hold Wilson in close to prevent damage but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilson has picked Chandler up and slammed him! Chandler can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilson manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here as Wilson stalls from top position.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Chandler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wilson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler regains half guard.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Wilson working Chandler over with strikes.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chandler trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Chandler defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chandler is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses
and Chandler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilson 's guard.
Wilson wants to control the position but Chandler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Chandler is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicholas Chandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chandler darts in trying to clinch
so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chandler's guard.
Chandler is concentrating on defense, preventing Wilson from advancing position.
Chandler pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson passes into side control, despite Chandler's attempt to control the position.
Wilson wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson stands up and beckons Chandler to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily
and Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson 's head.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson is looking to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch.
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicholas Chandler.
I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Chandler!
A less than humble Nicholas Chandler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 1014 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 133 p4p, 176 weight class). Evgenii Mamchenko 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Mamchenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva pushes down on Mamchenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Silva content just to control the position here.
Mamchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamchenko tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Mamchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Mamchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Mamchenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamchenko punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mamchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Silva counters with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamchenko.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva drives through and clinches with Mamchenko against the cage.
Mamchenko working hard to break the clinch.
Mamchenko tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva keeps control of Mamchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamchenko blocks an elbow strike.
Mamchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamchenko lands a right hand.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamchenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamchenko's efforts to push away.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko blocks the elbow strike.
Mamchenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva tries to break free.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Mamchenko keeps control of the position.
Mamchenko trying to control.
Mamchenko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to stand up with Mamchenko still on his back. Eventually Mamchenko drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamchenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Mamchenko was not able to check.
Mamchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mamchenko clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamchenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Mamchenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamchenko advances position into side control!
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has one of Mamchenko's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Mamchenko has passed into mount! Damn!
Mamchenko controlling his opponent.
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mamchenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva regains half guard.
Mamchenko stalling.
Mamchenko stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Mamchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko pulls Silva into guard.
Mamchenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Mamchenko trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starling Silva!
Our winner, Starling Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Moxley (ranked 24557 p4p, 11251 weight class) and Christopher Bridges (ranked 529 p4p, 533 weight class). Bridges has chosen Radioactive as his entrance music. Christopher Bridges told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges has managed to clinch.
Moxley misses with a punch to the body.
Bridges holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bridges slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Bridges's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bridges breaks the clinch.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Bridges clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.
Moxley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moxley misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bridges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moxley , pushing him back against the cage.
Bridges lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Bridges might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bridges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges is continuing to stall.
That's two 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.
More stalling from Bridges.
Moxley working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bridges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moxley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bridges manages to mount him!
Bridges controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bridges controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Bridges the control monster continue. Boring.
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.
Bridges wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Moxley tries to buck Bridges off but he can't manage it.
Bridges controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges dominated that round.
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.
Bridges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moxley on the side of the head.
Moxley swings for the body but Bridges moves out of range.
Moxley throws an off balance right hand
and Bridges counters with a one-two to the body.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Bridges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moxley misses the jab.
Bridges only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridges manages to avoid it.
Moxley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Bridges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley being controlled here, momentarily.
Christopher Bridges has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Bridges 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bridges blocks a jab.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moxley as he avoids it easily.
Bridges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley throws the left hand but Bridges avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Bridges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridges.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moxley enables Bridges to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moxley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moxley trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bridges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bridges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bridges forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bridges works over Moxley 's head and body with a nice combination.
Bridges throws a head kick that half lands.
Christopher Bridges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bridges has managed to clinch.
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bridges ducks right into an uppercut from Moxley .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bridges closes the distance and pushes Moxley back into the cage.
Bridges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moxley or not.
Moxley misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Moxley .
Bridges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moxley tries to avoid it but Bridges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moxley to the ground. Moxley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bridges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moxley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bridges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moxley wants to sweep but no luck.
Moxley being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley trying to control the position.
Bridges sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Bridges counters with a two punch combo.
 It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Bridges bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bridges in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Moxley is trying to control Bridges's posture but Bridges avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Bridges slips the punch.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moxley stops Bridges from passing to mount.
Moxley wants to control but Bridges postures up.
Bridges controls the position from side control.
Bridges works to advance to full mount. Moxley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moxley has given up his back here. Will Bridges look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moxley 's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bridges is not going to allow Moxley to sit and survive in this position.
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.
I would not like to be Moxley right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bridges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bridges.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bridges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bridges counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridges forces Moxley back against the cage and clinches.
Bridges gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bridges will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moxley defends well.
Moxley tries to stand but Bridges is controlling from the bottom.
Moxley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges is pulling down on Moxley 's head to control his posture.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bridges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moxley defends it easily.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bridges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moxley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bridges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Bridges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bridges 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Bridges!
Christopher Bridges decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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