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AFC 5- Pyke vs Silva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Moxley (ranked 24473 p4p, 24730 weight class) and Mason Clinton (ranked 527 p4p, 513 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145
3 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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155
0 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton closes the distance and clinches up with Moxley , looking for a takedown. Clinton pushes Moxley against the cage but Moxley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Clinton shoots in.
Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Clinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Clinton ducks down to avoid it.
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Clinton.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Moxley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
Clinton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range.
Moxley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clinton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moxley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton shoots in looking for a takedown but Moxley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clinton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Clinton is out of range.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clinton! But no joy.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moxley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moxley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Moxley scores with a jab to the head.
Clinton defending well as Moxley loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Moxley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clinton counters with a left and a right that stings Moxley .
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clinton.
 It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moxley leaves Clinton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Clinton misses with a takedown
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clinton shoots for a takedown but Moxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Clinton feints the counter takedown.
Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but Clinton manages to avoid it.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Moxley misses with a lunging right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moxley takes a swing at Clinton's ribcage but misses.
Clinton scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clinton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Moxley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Moxley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clinton throws a fast counter high kick but Moxley manages to duck under it in time.
Mason Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moxley 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.
Moxley throws a sloppy body shot
and Clinton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Clinton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clinton fails with the takedown
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley cracks Clinton with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Moxley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clinton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clinton.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Clinton.
Clinton tries to clinch but Moxley is having none of it.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Clinton.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moxley .
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clinton closes the distance but Moxley moves to the side
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Clinton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clinton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moxley tries to avoid it but Clinton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moxley to the ground. Moxley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
Clinton looks for a takedown but Moxley sprawls well.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley misses with a left hand
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moxley throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?
Clinton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clinton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clinton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clinton somewhat.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moxley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clinton shoots in but Moxley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clinton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clinton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moxley defends well and Clinton ends up having to push Moxley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Moxley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Moxley .
Moxley cracks Clinton with an open hand slap.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clinton tries to clinch up
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clinton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moxley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley .
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
Moxley throws a poor cross that misses
and Clinton counters with a nice leg kick.
Clinton tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
Clinton misses with a takedown
and Moxley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Clinton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton drops his hands momentarily and Moxley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clinton dives in for a single leg takedown but Moxley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Clinton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Moxley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clinton tries a low kick but Moxley avoids it.
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxley tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Clinton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clinton moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Clinton.
Moxley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clinton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clinton under the eye.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley sets himself, and Clinton steps forward looking for the clinch! Moxley avoids it this time.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clinton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage.
A big left from Moxley misses.
And Clinton tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clinton blocks a jab.
Clinton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clinton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moxley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Clinton.
Moxley misses with a wild body shot.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moxley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clinton in his tracks.
Clinton is looking to clinch.
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Clinton tries to clinch up
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Moxley .
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Clinton's shoulder, as Clinton tries to avoid the shot.
Clinton slips under a jab from Moxley .
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Clinton shoots in.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moxley avoids it really well and circles away.
Moxley throws a hook but Clinton blocks it.
Mason Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Clinton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moxley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !
After the big win, Luke Moxley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ALPHAwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Davies (ranked 6409 p4p, 4710 weight class) and Chris Davis (ranked 640 p4p, 527 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Davis!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
Davies is fighting off a takedown attempt but Davis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davies to the mat. Davies regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis feints the counter takedown.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davies tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davies jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davies jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Davies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davies defends it well.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davies trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Davies is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Davis stops Davies from getting back to his feet.
Davies is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis looks to land a strike but Davies avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Davis stands and steps away. Davies gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davis slips a jab from Davies.
Davies looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Chris Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
Davies slips under a jab from Davis.
Davies throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davies has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies misses with a two punch combination.
Davis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davies blocks an elbow strike.
Davis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davies is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis throws a right hand that Davies ducks under and follows up with a left that Davies also avoids with ease.
Davis blocks a head kick by Davies.
Davies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davis is out of range and Davies settles back down.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davies darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Davies into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davies decides to pull guard.
Davis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davies, up you get!
Davies shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis clinches up with Davies and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis has Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davies avoids a kick to the body.
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davies misses with a series of wild punches.
Davies tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davies off to one side.
Davies wants to clinch.
Davies moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Chris Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Davies.
Davis gets a clinch.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davies moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
Davies can't get the takedown.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Davies.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis has Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Davis moves away from the strike by Davies.
Davies goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Davies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davies is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davies working hard to break the clinch.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis clinches up with Davies and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Chris Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davies is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davies dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davies shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Davies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis darts in and clinches Davies up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Davies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davies doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davies tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis throws a counter combo.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis drives through and clinches with Davies against the cage.
Davies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis drives through and clinches with Davies against the cage.
Davis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davies.
Davis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davies is defending well for now.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Davies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davies tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Davies tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Davies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davies is looking to clinch.
Davies throws a lazy head kick
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Davies is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davies tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davies shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis jumps guard and drags Davies to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis is looking for a triangle but Davies pushes his legs off easily.
Davis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davies off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Davis drives through and clinches with Davies against the cage.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Alphonso Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Davies.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Davis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wilson (ranked 5513 p4p, 6274 weight class) and Andreas Klemens (ranked 430 p4p, 469 weight class). Mike Wilson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreas Klemens!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Klemens is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klemens wants to get back to full guard but Wilson has passed into side control.
Klemens is looking to get back to his feet here but Wilson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Klemens's back.
Wilson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Klemens is covering up but some of the strikes from Wilson are getting through and doing damage.
Klemens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klemens is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Wilson has locked on a rear naked choke here! Klemens is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Wilson !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mace Willington Iii (ranked 2619 p4p, 3333 weight class) and Thiago Ferreira (ranked 344 p4p, 423 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Willington Iii.
Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira but Ferreira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willington Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Willington Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira rushes Willington Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Willington Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira throws a lazy head kick
and Willington Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferreira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Willington Iii trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ferreira is trying to control Willington Iii's posture but Willington Iii avoids it.
Willington Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferreira is not content to let Willington Iii control the position.
Ferreira wants to control but Willington Iii postures up.
Willington Iii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Willington Iii tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Willington Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Willington Iii laying and praying for a moment but Ferreira takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ferreira has his hands clasped together around Willington Iii's back. He's all about the action.
Ferreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferreira.
Ferreira is pulling down on Willington Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Willington Iii, at least for the moment.
Willington Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferreira is trying to keep Willington Iii in close.
Ferreira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Willington Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira is wriggling around but Willington Iii manages to pass to half guard.
Willington Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ferreira wants to control but Willington Iii is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii is thwarting Ferreira's attempts to control the position.
Willington Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferreira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Willington Iii prevents Ferreira from standing back up.
Willington Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Willington Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willington Iii working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mace Willington Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Willington Iii tries for a takedown but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Willington Iii on that attempt.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willington Iii.
Willington Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Ferreira is quick to defend against it.
Willington Iii tries for a takedown but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Willington Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willington Iii gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Willington Iii is looking to sweep but instead, Ferreira has passed into half guard.
Willington Iii is trying to maintain the position but Ferreira is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira wants to stand up but Willington Iii is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ferreira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Willington Iii wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willington Iii tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferreira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willington Iii won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount.
Willington Iii wants to improve his position but Ferreira is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Willington Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willington Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferreira jumps guard and drags Willington Iii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willington Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Ferreira 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.
Willington Iii forces his way into half guard.
Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is defending well.
Willington Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Willington Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Willington Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
Ferreira trying to get back to full guard but Willington Iii takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Willington Iii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii wants to control the pace but Ferreira is squirming around nicely.
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Willington Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Willington Iii looking to control but Ferreira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Willington Iii avoids the attempt from Ferreira to control.
Willington Iii looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Willington Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferreira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Willington Iii wants a takedown.
Willington Iii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferreira prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Willington Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willington Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferreira stalling against the cage.
Ferreira decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira seems keen to control Willington Iii's posture.
Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Willington Iii defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira pulls Willington Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Willington Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Willington Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willington Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willington Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willington Iii is fighting to break Ferreira's control of his arms but Ferreira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferreira as he avoids it easily.
Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferreira as he avoids it easily.
Ferreira misses with a lunging right hand
and Willington Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
Willington Iii is thwarting Ferreira's attempts to control the position.
Willington Iii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ferreira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira manages to get to full guard.
Ferreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willington Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willington Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Willington Iii from controlling successfully.
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Willington Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willington Iii stands and throws Ferreira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Willington Iii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willington Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mace Willington Iii.
I think Willington Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mace Willington Iii!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 1419 p4p, 2336 weight class) and Joao Silvera (ranked 183 p4p, 307 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
A clash of legs there as Mamchenko blocks the low kick.
Silvera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera swinging wildly here.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left and a right from Mamchenko both land. Nice combination.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Silvera with a series of wild strikes but Silvera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silvera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silvera looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamchenko counters with a three punch combo that has Silvera backing up. Silvera nods at Mamchenko to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silvera misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Silvera.
Mamchenko walks into a stiff left hand from Silvera.
Silvera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silvera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera thuds a left hand into Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silvera has time to react.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko is looking for a counter combo.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Silvera moved out of range.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silvera lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Silvera avoids the punch easily.
Silvera throws a leg kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Silvera throws a head kick that Mamchenko semi-blocks.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Silvera connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvera lands a big head kick that sends Mamchenko tumbling to the mat! Silvera takes a step backwards and waves Mamchenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mamchenko is rocked!
Silvera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silvera fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mamchenko out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manuel La Bor (ranked 4501 p4p, 3488 weight class) and Christopher Bridges (ranked 369 p4p, 326 weight class). La Bor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Centuries. Bridges has chosen Radioactive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 30 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel La Bor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Bor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bridges, pushing him back against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Bridges drops to a knee looking for a takedown but La Bor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from La Bor.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from La Bor.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bridges drops to a knee looking for a takedown but La Bor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bridges looks winded!
Bridges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Bor has him pressed against the cage.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as La Bor walks away with a smile on his face. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges.
La Bor clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor prevents Bridges from breaking the clinch.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bridges fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Bor has managed to clinch.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor lands a right hand.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
La Bor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bridges gets tackled into the cage by La Bor. La Bor maintains the clinch.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Bridges has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La Bor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by La Bor as Bridges tries to tie him up.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
A shot in the inside from La Bor.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor lands with a left to the head.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bridges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Bor drives through and clinches with Bridges against the cage.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor prevents the takedown attempt.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor lands a left hand.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridges blocking some punches.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
Bridges tries to circle away but La Bor has him pinned against the cage.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
Bridges takes a shot to the head.
Bridges decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Bor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Bor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Bor throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Bor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Bor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
La Bor throwing strikes but missing.
La Bor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Bor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
La Bor passes Bridges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Bor.
La Bor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Bor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
La Bor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Bor.
La Bor thows a huge punch but Bridges dodges it nicely.
La Bor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges has hold of La Bor's hands but La Bor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Bor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridges defending well though.
Bridges blocking the ground and pound attempt from La Bor.
La Bor throwing shots but Bridges is blocking nicely.
Bridges is looking to control La Bor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bridges avoid being mounted?
La Bor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bridges tries to keep at a distance but La Bor has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
La Bor lands with a left to the head.
La Bor misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Bridges blocking some punches.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but La Bor has him pressed against the cage.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridges pulls La Bor into guard.
La Bor postures up in Bridges's guard and throws a big left but Bridges blocks it.
La Bor throwing strikes but missing.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridges can do to turn this around?
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
La Bor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Bor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Bor throws a big right hand that misses.
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christopher Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel La Bor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
La Bor closes the distance and pushes Bridges back into the cage.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor has Bridges pressed against the cage, preventing Bridges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges wants a takedown but no success here.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Bor working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor keeps control of Bridges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manuel La Bor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Bor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!
An out of breath Manuel La Bor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bach (ranked 1453 p4p, 4761 weight class) and Winky Medina (ranked 171 p4p, 381 weight class). Winky Medina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Bach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winky Medina!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medina throws a nice looking combination but Bach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Medina gets caught napping as Bach dives in and scores a takedown. Medina manages to retain guard.
Medina wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bach manages to pass to side control.
Bach working the head and body with strikes.
Medina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medina tries to kick Bach off but Bach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bach in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Medina tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bach!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastian Bach!
Sebastian Bach retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Bach 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Pyke (ranked 441 p4p, 762 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 58 p4p, 102 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Pyke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Pyke. Pyke maintains the clinch.
Pyke blocks the elbow strike.
Pyke dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke blocks the elbow strike.
Pyke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Pyke misses with the head strike.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pyke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pyke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pyke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Pyke controls the action.
Pyke swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyke misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke misses with some punches.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyke blocking some punches.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pyke backwards.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pyke prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Pyke lands with a right to the head.
Pyke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pyke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyke takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a left hand.
Pyke has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pyke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyke swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyke's elbow.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyke lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Pyke.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyke.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke taking a breather.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Pyke can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Pyke is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Pyke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Pyke controls the action.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva pushes Pyke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Pyke is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Silva.
Pyke misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
A short right from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Pyke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pyke is rocked!
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Pyke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva misses with some punches.
Pyke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke blocks the elbow strike.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Pyke blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Magnus Pyke's cut is getting worse.
Clinched against the cage, Silva lands a big elbow that drops Pyke! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pyke is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva is the new middleweight champion!
Starling Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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