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GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doesnt Matter (ranked 6981 p4p, 24017 weight class) and Kris Shumway (ranked 509 p4p, 547 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doesnt Matter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Shumway!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumway lands a nice looking body shot.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shumway as he avoids it easily.
Matter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Shumway.
Kris Shumway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matter walks into a left hand.
Shumway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 Matter is rocked!
Shumway lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Matter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matter moves in looking to clinch but Shumway pushes him off.
Matter has managed to clinch.
Shumway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matter seems to have got his legs back now.
Matter wants to clinch up but Shumway keeps it at a distance.
Matter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shumway works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Shumway.
Matter throws a series of punches but Shumway moves out of range.
Shumway throws a shot to the body.
Shumway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shumway lands a big right hand that sends Matter crashing to the mat! Shumway stays standing though and waves Matter back to his feet!
We've been informed that Shumway 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.
Shumway swats away the attempt to clinch by Matter.
and Shumway counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Matter! He's just covering up as Shumway starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Shumway!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Mohammed Ali (ranked 3293 p4p, 6307 weight class) and Francisco Alvarez (ranked 120 p4p, 175 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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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francisco Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Ali with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Francisco Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvarez slips a jab from Ali.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez Throws a clean left jab. Alvarez Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ali's chin! Ali crumbles to the ground and Alvarez follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francisco Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Williams (ranked 6341 p4p, 7231 weight class) and Stewart Folayang (ranked 678 p4p, 734 weight class). Folayang has chosen Francis Magalona - Man from Manila as his entrance music. Robert Williams had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stewart Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Folayang misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Folayang rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams avoiding damage as Folayang throws knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Folayang feints the counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Folayang counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams looking to control.
Folayang drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Folayang off! Folayang jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Folayang on the ground.
Folayang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Folayang tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Folayang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Folayang was not able to check.
Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang.
Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams lands a head kick!
 It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Folayang tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Folayang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Folayang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Folayang's sensitive parts.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Folayang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Folayang somewhat.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Folayang circles away quickly and effectively.
Stewart Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Folayang moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Folayang backpedaling.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Folayang moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Folayang is defended easily by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Folayang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Folayang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Folayang looks winded!
Folayang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Folayang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Folayang is in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to control but Folayang passes easily into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is trying to control but Folayang passes into side control!
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Folayang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Folayang gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Folayang is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Folayang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robert Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
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!
Folayang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
Folayang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams pulls Folayang in close to his closed guard and prevents Folayang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folayang won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Folayang looking to pass the guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Folayang forces his way into half guard.
Folayang prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Folayang manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to hold on but Folayang postures up.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Folayang controlling from mount.
Stewart Folayang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams tries to hold on but Folayang postures up.
Folayang is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a head kick that Folayang semi-blocks.
Folayang gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Folayang dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Folayang gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Folayang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Williams catches Folayang right on the button with a cross.
Folayang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Folayang with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang.
Williams lands a head kick!
Folayang misses with a takedown
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Folayang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Folayang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams thumps Folayang with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Folayang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Folayang has eaten all the pies!
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Folayang.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams trying to remain calm as Folayang controls from the top position.
Folayang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape but Folayang has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Williams taps out and Folayang picks up the big win! Great work there by Folayang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stewart Folayang!
After winning the bout, Stewart Folayang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lovre Rakic (ranked 6062 p4p, 5446 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 617 p4p, 580 weight class). Lovre Rakic 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lovre Rakic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rakic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fochi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rakic's guard.
Fochi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fochi drops back looking for a leg! Rakic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakic manages to kick Fochi off! Fochi jumps back into Rakic's guard.
Fochi pushing down on Rakic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic is in trouble now - Fochi has advanced to mount!
Fochi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rakic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Fochi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Audie Graham (ranked 4896 p4p, 6155 weight class) and Jaap Dolman (ranked 156 p4p, 171 weight class). Audie Graham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaap Dolman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Audie Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaap Dolman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham forces Dolman back against the cage and clinches.
Graham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Graham tries to advance to mount but Dolman denies him.
Dolman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Graham working the ground and pound but Dolman is defending the strikes.
Dolman is pushing Graham 's head away, looking to escape. Graham manages to hold on to the position though.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Dolman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dolman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graham has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Graham tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dolman pushes Graham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham tries to clinch but Dolman is having none of it.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
Graham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dolman pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dolman sprawls well initially but Graham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dolman kicks off Graham and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dolman throws a one two combo.
Graham gets a takedown into half guard.
Graham stops Dolman from getting back to his feet.
Graham trying to control from half guard but Dolman is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graham connects with a nice short shot to Dolman's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolman wants to get back to his feet.
Dolman kicks Graham off and gets back to his feet.
Dolman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dolman gets caught napping as Graham dives in and scores a takedown. Dolman manages to retain guard.
Dolman pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet.
Dolman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graham 's waist but Graham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dolman off to one side.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaap Dolman.
Graham gets a takedown into half guard.
Dolman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Graham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Graham is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dolman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dolman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Dolman shoots in.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham digs a good hook to Dolman's body.
Graham tries to clinch but Dolman is having none of it.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaap Dolman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dolman gets caught flat footed, as Graham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dolman has his feet on Graham 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Graham gets the takedown into side control.
Dolman is pushing Graham 's head away, looking to escape. Graham manages to hold on to the position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaap Dolman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dolman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dolman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Dolman.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dolman, pushing him back against the cage.
Graham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dolman gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
Jaap Dolman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dolman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dolman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dolman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dolman shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dolman has one foot on Graham 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Graham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dolman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Graham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dolman throws Graham to one side and escapes!
Dolman gets the takedown into side control.
Dolman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dolman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dolman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dolman working away.
Dolman cracks Graham with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dolman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolman working away.
Dolman working the ground and pound.
Dolman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaap Dolman.
Dolman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dolman is chipping away with strikes.
Graham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graham wants to control but Dolman postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dolman connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaap Dolman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dolman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graham has Dolman up against the cage in a clinch.
Dolman tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.
Graham has picked Dolman up - he's going for a ride! Graham dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dolman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Graham is on him like a limpet, forcing Dolman back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Graham manages to end up in side control.
Dolman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolman connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dolman takes a step back to recover.
Dolman throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham dives in and scores a takedown into Dolman's guard.
Dolman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dolman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham has Dolman pressed against the cage, preventing Dolman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Dolman passes into half guard.
Dolman seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
Dolman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dolman stands up out of the half guard.
Graham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dolman!
Dolman sneaks out the side door and pushes Graham away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jaap Dolman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dolman lands in his opponent's guard.
Graham controls Dolman momentarily but Dolman frees himself.
Dolman chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaap Dolman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolman stands up from Graham 's guard - Dolman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dolman gets a takedown into half guard.
Dolman is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dolman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graham is trying to defend but Dolman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Dolman is very close to passing his half guard.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dolman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dolman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaap Dolman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dolman 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaap Dolman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zig Zig (ranked 6688 p4p, 5319 weight class) and Deacon Dilbrandt (ranked 601 p4p, 503 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zig Zig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deacon Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Dilbrandt sizes up Zig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Zig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Zig shakes it off.
Zig moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilbrandt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Zig takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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!
Zig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape the position but Zig is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zig trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig advances to mount.
Zig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dilbrandt because Zig loaded up on that one.
Zig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zig wants to finish this one by submission but Dilbrandt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zig content just to control the position here.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zig fails to move to back control.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dilbrandt tries to reverse the position but Zig maintains control.
Dilbrandt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dilbrandt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Zig controlling the pace for now.
Zig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zig controlling his opponent.
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.
Dilbrandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dilbrandt stops Zig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zig controlling his opponent.
Zig wants to control the pace but Dilbrandt is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt is controlling an arm, preventing Zig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Zig manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zig lands in his opponent's guard.
Zig passes Dilbrandt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zig wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Zig wants to take a breather but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is looking to control Zig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Zig tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Zig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Zig is controlling well.
Dilbrandt won't allow Zig to pass to mount.
Dilbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Zig.
Zig passes to side control.
Zig staying calm.
Zig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dilbrandt for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig advances to mount.
Dilbrandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to reverse the position but instead Zig has taken his back - oops!
Zig is looking for the choke from the back position but Dilbrandt is controlling his hands well.
Zig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zig controlling well, preventing Dilbrandt from escaping the position.
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
Zig tries to keep control of the position but Dilbrandt is staying busy.
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Zig tries to get the hooks in deep but Dilbrandt pushed the leg off.
Zig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Zig Zig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Zig is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zig on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt cracks Zig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Zig's head.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Zig shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Zig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dilbrandt is trying to defend but Zig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zig trying to pass the guard but Dilbrandt defending well.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Zig postures up.
Zig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dilbrandt controlling the position for now.
Zig seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but Zig has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Zig control the position.
Dilbrandt is trying to control Zig's posture but Zig avoids it.
Zig works to advance to full mount. Dilbrandt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dilbrandt tries to hold on but Zig pushes him away.
Dilbrandt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Zig has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dilbrandt is in real trouble here. Zig gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dilbrandt is tapping out! Zig wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zig Zig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Saint Maximin (ranked 3262 p4p, 4323 weight class) and Filip Valcak (ranked 410 p4p, 510 weight class). Valcak has chosen Biggie Smalls - Hypnotize as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olivier Saint Maximin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filip Valcak!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valcak tries to clinch but Saint Maximin is having none of it.
Valcak moves into range and clinches up with Saint Maximin.
Saint Maximin is working for takedown but Valcak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saint Maximin breaks the clinch.
Valcak darts in and clinches Saint Maximin up against the cage.
Saint Maximin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valcak uses from the top position.
Valcak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saint Maximin can't keep his opponent in guard - Valcak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valcak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Maximin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valcak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Maximin keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcak slips a nice elbow through Saint Maximin's hands, connecting with Saint Maximin's forehead.
Valcak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Maximin keeps working.
Saint Maximin is trying to maintain the position but Valcak is very close to passing his half guard.
Valcak is looking for a kimura here.
Saint Maximin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valcak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valcak is taking a breather. Saint Maximin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saint Maximin tries to get to full guard but Valcak has control of the leg.
Saint Maximin is trying to stand back up but Valcak is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valcak wants to take a breather but Saint Maximin is having none of it.
Saint Maximin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valcak on the ground.
Saint Maximin tries to roll over but Valcak keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Maximin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valcak manages to avoid it.
Valcak closes the distance and clinches up with Saint Maximin, looking for a takedown. Valcak pushes Saint Maximin against the cage but Saint Maximin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saint Maximin moves into range and clinches up with Valcak.
Saint Maximin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Maximin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valcak moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint Maximin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valcak.
Olivier Saint Maximin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Valcak.
Valcak gets underhooks to prevent Saint Maximin's takedown attempt.
Valcak tries to score a body lock takedown but Saint Maximin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valcak decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valcak keeping full guard, as Saint Maximin tries to pass.
Valcak working a defensive guard here.
Valcak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saint Maximin has passed into side control.
Valcak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valcak 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.
Valcak wants to control but Saint Maximin is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Valcak 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.
Valcak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saint Maximin.
Saint Maximin moves into the clinch.
Valcak can't get the takedown.
Saint Maximin stalling.
Valcak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saint Maximin.
Saint Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valcak shoots in for a takedown but Saint Maximin shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Maximin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valcak but Valcak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valcak darts in looking for a takedown but Saint Maximin gets double underhooks and turns Valcak into the cage.
Olivier Saint Maximin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Valcak.
Saint Maximin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Maximin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valcak shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Maximin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valcak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Valcak with that takedown attempt.
Saint Maximin has managed to clinch.
Saint Maximin pulls guard effortlessly.
Valcak wants to control from the top but Saint Maximin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valcak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valcak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Maximin keeps working.
Valcak has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcak can't control as he wanted to and Saint Maximin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Valcak is looking to advance position but Saint Maximin won't allow it.
Valcak controlling the action here.
Valcak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valcak controlling the action here.
Valcak wants to control but Saint Maximin is keeping him busy.
Valcak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saint Maximin sees it coming and defends easily.
Valcak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saint Maximin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Olivier Saint Maximin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saint Maximin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valcak.
Valcak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saint Maximin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valcak is fending him off so far but Saint Maximin persists. Nope, Valcak circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saint Maximin just leaning against Valcak, taking a breather.
Saint Maximin is trying to force a seperation but Valcak has the dominant position.
Saint Maximin wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valcak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Maximin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valcak lands a takedown into guard.
Saint Maximin controls Valcak momentarily but Valcak frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint Maximin keeping moving, preventing Valcak from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcak stays in close to Saint Maximin's body and controls the position.
Saint Maximin is trying to control the position but Valcak postures up.
Valcak advances position into side control!
Valcak trying to control the action but Saint Maximin is working from the bottom.
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.
Valcak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valcak trying to control the position but Saint Maximin is working away.
Valcak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valcak trying to control the action but Saint Maximin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Maximin being controlled for a moment.
Valcak wants to control but Saint Maximin is keeping him busy.
Valcak working away.
Valcak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valcak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Saint Maximin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Valcak.
Valcak passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saint Maximin!
Valcak working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Saint Maximin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Valcak off and cradles Saint Maximin's limp body as Valcak celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Filip Valcak!
During a confident post fight interview, Filip Valcak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Jr Carsara (ranked 3150 p4p, 4374 weight class) and Venom Killer Jr (ranked 391 p4p, 523 weight class). Venom Killer Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fausto Jr Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Venom Killer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carsara, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer Jr wants a takedown.
Killer Jr keeps control of Carsara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killer Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carsara is trying to keep an underhook but Killer Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Killer Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carsara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Killer Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Carsara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Killer Jr has cracked it and Carsara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Killer Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Venom Killer Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 2308 p4p, 2168 weight class) and Bejamin Gold (ranked 280 p4p, 263 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent MT
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Excellent 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bejamin Gold!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gold lands the left hand.
Brooks has Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Gold blocks with his arms.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
Brooks keeps control of Gold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Gold throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Gold misses with the combination.
Gold scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
Brooks slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Brooks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gold breaks the clinch.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Brooks tries to land a front kick but Gold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks scores with a nice body kick.
Brooks throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Gold throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gold momentarily.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Gold throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Gold lands.
Gold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gold lands a nice hook to Brooks's body. Brooks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Gold throws a shot to the body.
Brooks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brooks rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gold misses.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold blocks a low kick nicely.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks with the inside leg kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks with the inside leg kick.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.
Gold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Brooks.
Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gold lands a head shot.
Brooks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
Gold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brooks. Brooks obviously looking to wear him down.
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Gold is blocking nicely.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bejamin Gold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Brooks thumps Gold with a low kick.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brooks 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.
Gold takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Gold is blocking nicely.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gold breaks from the clinch.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brooks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Brooks slips under a jab.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Gold misses.
Brooks connects with a looping right hand.
Brooks drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Gold can't break the clinch.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gold avoids it.
Brooks has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gold is trying to break free.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Gold is blocking nicely.
Brooks stalls.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks slips a jab from Gold.
Brooks forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gold breaks from the clinch.
Brooks feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Brooks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Bejamin Gold's cut even more.
Gold misses with a hook.
It looks like Brooks has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brooks.
Gold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gold staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bejamin Gold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brooks scores with a nice head shot.
Gold connects with a body shot.
Eric Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Brooks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Brooks scores with a three punch combo!
That kick from Brooks tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Gold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks gets a clinch.
Gold tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brooks scores with a hook.
Brooks feints a jab and as Gold dips his head, Brooks unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gold right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gold falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Brooks smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 902 p4p, 528 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 104 p4p, 69 weight class). Wright comes into the arena with Come out to play blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kock's choice of entrance music: Miami Vice. Batang Kock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Wright . That snapped Kock's head back.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at - Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Kock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kock misses.
Kock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kock takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock slips under a jab.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Wright .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock throws a counter combo.
Kock slips under a jab from Wright .
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kock doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Kock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Wright misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Wright blocks a body shot from Kock.
Kock is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kock staying out of range there.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Kock. Kock maintains the clinch.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock wants to stall.
Kock throws an elbow but it misses.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wright is keeping busy.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
Kock is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Batang Kock.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock staying out of range there.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright lands an uppercut.
Kock tries to work over Wright 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright .
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright .
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kock wants to break free but Wright has control.
Kock looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock throws a fast counter high kick but Wright manages to duck under it in time.
Kock instigates a clinch.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock lands a shoulder strike.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Kock.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Kock is struggling to control the position.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.
Wright blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kock - that landed with a thud.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Wright misses.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright misses the body punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kock closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock tries to clinch up.
Kock slips a straight right by Wright .
Wright looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kock avoids the body shot from Wright .
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Kock is looking for the big counter here.
Kock moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
A head kick by Wright misses
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Kock closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Kock taking a breather.
Wright pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Kock takes a shot to the head.
Cleon Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock effectively controlling the action here.
Wright 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Kock is looking to clinch.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kock wants to clinch.
Kock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Kock looking to slow down the pace here.
Kock keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kock.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Kock wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wright tries to bum rush Kock with a series of wild strikes but Kock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Wright .
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
A little jabbing left from Kock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock slips a jab from Wright .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock clinches.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Kock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Wright lands an uppercut.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright 's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock misses with an elbow over the top.
Kock is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kock tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kock wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
As Kock looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
Wright leaves Kock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Kock darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Kock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Wright tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kock stalling in the clinch but Wright improves position.
Kock is looking to control Wright 's arms but Wright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kock has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Kock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kock is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock looking to slow down the pace here.
Kock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Batang Kock.
Kock wants to clinch
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Wright throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright is the new featherweight champion!
Cleon Wright took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game This can crusher is a bum im retiring in abit '.
Batang Kock spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost? Give me a beer and a spliff asap.'.
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