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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warren (ranked 2906 p4p, 2614 weight class) and Tylonal Jones (ranked 375 p4p, 331 weight class). Warren comes to the cage accompanied by It's Now Or Never. Jones has chosen Rubber band man as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Warren toppling to the canvas! Warren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
 Warren is rocked!
 It looks like Jeff Warren has been cut.
Warren looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jones moves into the clinch.
Oh Warren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Warren clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Jones controls the position.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Warren seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I really don't envy Warren right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones biding his time, looking for the opening.
Warren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Warren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Warren doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tylonal Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Warren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
That kick from Jones tenderised Warren's leg. Warren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones dances in with a quick combination. Warren is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jones snaps Warren's head back. Warren stumbles backwards against the cage. Jones steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Warren's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Warren just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tylonal Jones!
Post fight, Tylonal Jones stared into the camera and said 'Everyone knows if I connect they will go to sleep'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Miles (ranked 2382 p4p, 3593 weight class) and Jack Jerome (ranked 319 p4p, 461 weight class). Ricardo Miles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Jerome's 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jerome.
A telegraphed right hand from Miles misses the target.
Jerome tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miles throws a nice looking combination but Jerome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miles defends it well.
Miles tries to bum rush Jerome with a series of wild strikes but Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles throws a looping overhand right but Jerome ducks down to avoid it.
Miles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jerome wants to control but Miles postures up.
Jerome regains half guard.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jerome defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome wants to control but Miles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miles is taking a breather. Jerome 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.
Jerome tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Jerome regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miles is working Jerome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Jerome.
Miles postures up in Jerome's guard and throws a big left but Jerome blocks it.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Jerome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
Miles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
My spies in The Graveyard inform me that Jerome has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jerome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome passes Miles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles trying to control here.
Miles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miles looking to control but Jerome passes into half guard.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
Miles is trying to maintain the position but Jerome is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to get back to full guard.
Miles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miles.
Jerome trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Jerome advances position into side control!
Miles is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles regains half guard.
Jerome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miles throws out a loose jab but Jerome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Miles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jerome!
Jerome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jerome tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Miles drops an elbow to the side of Jerome's head.
Ricardo Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Jerome is keeping the position.
Jerome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
Miles trying to control the position.
Miles managing to control the position.
Miles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jerome trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miles is refusing to be controlled, as Jerome sits in half guard.
Jerome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miles trying to hold on to Jerome's head to control him but Jerome postures up.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miles is staying active underneath Jerome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles trying to control but Jerome postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jerome wants to take a breather but Miles is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jerome feints the counter takedown.
Miles misses with a straight right.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Miles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome moves away.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Miles avoids it easily.
Miles shoots in and gets a takedown into Jerome's guard.
Jerome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Jerome is trying to keep Miles in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jerome checks a leg kick nicely.
Miles throws a leg kick
and Jerome counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miles!
Miles tries to improve position but can't.
Miles struggling a bit here.
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miles wants to control but Jerome postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miles, who protects the arm well.
Miles trying his best to control but Jerome has mounted him.
Miles is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.
Jerome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jerome is working for a guillotine from mount but Miles frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.
Ricardo Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles holds on to Jerome as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Miles wants to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.
Jerome throwing strikes here but Miles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jerome working for a submission but Miles is keeping him at bay.
Jerome trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miles turns into him and now he's in Jerome's guard.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
Jerome wants to sweep but no luck.
Jerome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jerome controls Miles momentarily but Miles frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jerome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miles 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Miles!
A very excited looking Ricardo Miles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Everett (ranked 2518 p4p, 1958 weight class) and Yadeep Singh (ranked 342 p4p, 276 weight class). Everett's entrance music is Grim Ranger. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yadeep Singh!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Everett misses with a body shot.
As Everett backs off Singh throws a huge counter combo but Everett manages to avoid it all.
Everett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Everett misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Everett lands a jab to the nose.
Singh has Everett up against the cage in a clinch.
Everett lands a shoulder strike.
Singh is pushing Everett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Everett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
Everett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Everett swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh blocks an elbow strike from Everett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh blocks a body shot from Everett.
Everett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Everett throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singh momentarily.
Everett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh looks for the body kick but Everett saw that one coming.
Everett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Everett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Everett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Everett throws a counter high kick but Singh was just alert enough to avoid it.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Singh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Lee Everett has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Everett is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh blocks a head kick by Everett.
Oh Everett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Everett seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
Everett moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Singh misses with a double jab
and Everett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Singh looks to land a combination but Everett avoids it well.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Everett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Everett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
A left and a right from Singh both land. Nice combination.
Everett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Singh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Everett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh throws a right hand that Everett ducks under and follows up with a left that Everett also avoids with ease.
Everett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Everett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Everett misses.
Everett's corner calls for a 1-2. Everett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh avoids the elbow strike from Everett, against the cage.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Everett's head.
Everett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
Singh avoiding damage as Everett throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Everett.
A lazy body kick from Singh
and Everett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Everett.
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Everett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh throws a series of punches but Everett avoids them all with ease.
Everett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Singh.
Singh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Everett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everett swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Everett.
Singh darts in and clinches Everett up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Everett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Everett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Everett looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Everett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Everett with the inside leg kick.
Everett slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Everett.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Everett moves into range and clinches up with Singh.
Singh lands a nice elbow.
Everett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Everett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Everett is looking to control Singh's arms but Singh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Everett has his back to the cage.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Everett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Singh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Everett's head.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Singh blocks a body shot from Everett.
Everett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
Everett misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Everett is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Everett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singh's brow.
Everett throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Singh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Singh throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Everett circles away quickly and effectively.
Everett blocks the body kick.
Everett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Singh is looking to clinch.
Singh throws a body kick that misses
and Everett counters with a left and a right that stings Singh.
Singh throws a right and a left that Everett avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Singh!
Everett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Everett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Everett misses with the combination.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Everett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Everett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yadeep Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Everett.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Everett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Everett throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Everett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Everett loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Everett is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Everett avoids a kick to the body.
Lee Everett is winning the standup battle so far.
Everett throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Everett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Everett wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh unleashes a big counter combination but Everett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Everett jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Everett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Singh.
As Singh backs away, Everett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh misses with a kick to the body.
Everett scores with a jab to the body.
Everett scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Everett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Everett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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 Lee Everett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Everett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Singh slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Singh.
Everett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Everett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Everett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh misses with a double jab
and Everett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a series of punches but Everett avoids them all with ease.
Singh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Everett digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Everett. Everett obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Everett is pushing Singh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Everett.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Everett - just one landing.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Everett tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Everett catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Everett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Everett.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Singh throws a jab when Everett was well out of range.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Everett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Everett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh instigates a clinch.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh gets a clinch.
Everett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singh.
Singh blocks the elbow strike.
Everett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh avoiding damage as Everett throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett digs a right hand into Singh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Singh's gas tank.
Yadeep Singh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
Singh lands a left hand.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everett jabs Singh right on the nose. Singh blinks but takes it well.
Everett darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Singh blocks the elbow strike.
Yadeep Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Everett trying to control the position but instead, Singh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Everett into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Everett.
Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Singh lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Everett connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Singh's head.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Everett lands a nice looking body kick.
Everett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singh counters with a two punch combo.
Lee Everett's cut is getting worse.
Everett lands a body shot.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Singh! Everett is backing up but he can't get away as Singh lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Everett and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yadeep Singh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexanderovski Volkan (ranked 1957 p4p, 5615 weight class) and Elo Veena (ranked 260 p4p, 604 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 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, Alexanderovski Volkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elo Veena!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkan lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Volkan misses.
Volkan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veena throws a hook to the side of Volkan's head but Volkan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkan.
Veena throws a jab when Volkan was well out of range.
Volkan swings for the body but Veena moves out of range.
Volkan throws a body punch but Veena moves out of range.
Veena tries to move into range but Volkan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkan tries to clinch there but Veena circles away.
Veena misses with a looping right.
Veena moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkan defending well as Veena loads up on a big left hand.
Veena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veena takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Volkan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 Veena is rocked!
Veena misses with a right hand
and Volkan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veena thinking.
Veena is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkan finish him?
Veena is holding his hands too far apart here. Volkan throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Veena is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexanderovski Volkan!
Alexanderovski Volkan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 3537 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 328 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.
Rogers gets caught flat footed, as Tacktheritrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tacktheritrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacktheritrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacktheritrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacktheritrix is keeping the position for now.
Tacktheritrix looking to control but Rogers passes into half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Tacktheritrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tacktheritrix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers won't allow Tacktheritrix to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tacktheritrix is working hard here to advance position.
Tacktheritrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position.
Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tacktheritrix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tacktheritrix is aware though and is defending well.
Tacktheritrix wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Tacktheritrix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tacktheritrix has Rogers in his guard.
Tacktheritrix keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Tacktheritrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacktheritrix tries to get out of the position.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers pushing down on Tacktheritrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tacktheritrix regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Rogers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tacktheritrix looking to control.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacktheritrix is keeping the position for now.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Tacktheritrix's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers works over Tacktheritrix with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tacktheritrix closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Tacktheritrix pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tacktheritrix fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacktheritrix fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackmarius Tacktheritrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers feints and then cracks Tacktheritrix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tacktheritrix down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacktheritrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Tacktheritrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Tacktheritrix persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a sweep.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers working away.
Tacktheritrix is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Tacktheritrix is rocked!
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Tacktheritrix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a strong strike to the head of Tacktheritrix. That's dazed him! Rogers looking to finish here. Tacktheritrix is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rogers lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Rogers!
A relieved looking Mason Rogers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 802 p4p, 2297 weight class) and Justin Purcell (ranked 99 p4p, 237 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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146
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell has Hendersons up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Purcell to keep the fight standing.
Purcell struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendersons controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Purcell.
Hendersons blocks an uppercut.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purcell misses with a punch on the inside.
Purcell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Purcell is pressed up against the cage. Hendersons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Purcell down to the mat. Purcell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendersons fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendersons with a poor takedown
and Purcell counters with a one-two to the body.
Purcell 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purcell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hendersons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons closes the distance and clinches up with Purcell, looking for a takedown. Hendersons pushes Purcell against the cage but Purcell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendersons shoots in and gets a takedown into Purcell's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Purcell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendersons is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hendersons is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nice elbow from Purcell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Purcell smiles and moves away.
Purcell misses with a hook. Hendersons ducked under it nicely.
Hendersons tries to counter with a takedown but Purcell is quick to defend against it.
Purcell throws a leg kick
and Hendersons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Purcell is trying to escape back to his feet but Hendersons uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom here.
Purcell tries to improve position but can't.
Hendersons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hendersons is trying to get an arm triangle but Purcell is defending well.
Hendersons prevents Purcell from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendersons tries for a kimura but Purcell is defending well.
Hendersons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Purcell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hendersons is looking to work some ground and pound but Purcell has wrist control.
Hendersons 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.
Purcell wants to stand but Hendersons is controlling the position.
Hendersons is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hendersons drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Hendersons off! Hendersons jumps back into Purcell's guard.
Purcell trying to control the position.
Hendersons is pushing down on Purcell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Purcell is fighting to maintain full guard but Hendersons has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell tries to roll over but Hendersons keeps him under control.
Hendersons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Purcell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendersons.
Hendersons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet.
Hendersons maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Purcell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hendersons has cracked it and Purcell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hendersons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Hendersons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Zynne (ranked 2283 p4p, 2171 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 310 p4p, 295 weight class). Zynne comes to the cage accompanied by Knockout. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Zynne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Zynne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shutes checks a leg kick.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes defending well as Zynne loads up on a big left hand.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Zynne misses.
Zynne throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a good low kick that Zynne was not able to check.
Zynne checks a leg kick.
Zynne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses.
Zynne scores with a jab to the head.
Zynne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shutes slips a straight right by Zynne.
Zynne checks a leg kick.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zynne.
Zynne misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes swings for the body but Zynne moves out of range.
Zynne is looking to counter punch.
Shutes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zynne throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zynne loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zynne at a distance.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zynne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zynne misses with an uppercut.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zynne.
Zynne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shutes to counter with a crisp jab.
Zynne scores with a decent looking hook.
Zynne sends Shutes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zynne is motioning to the referee to let Shutes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shutes is rocked!
Howard Zynne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zynne throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Shutes.
Zynne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shutes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shutes is still on wobbly legs! Can Zynne finish him?
Zynne misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut.
Shutes seems to have recovered his senses.
Zynne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shutes is looking to slow Zynne down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zynne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Zynne.
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zynne misses the target.
Zynne misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice body kick.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zynne is looking to score with low kicks.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Zynne avoids it.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Zynne is avoiding it.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Zynne off balance momentarily.
Zynne checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zynne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zynne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zynne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zynne throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Zynne misses with a straight left.
Zynne moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShutes.
Zynne misses with a hook.
Zynne misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zynne avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Zynne avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Zynne cracks Shutes with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Zynne misses.
Zynne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shutes sprawling to the canvas! Shutes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zynne finish him?!
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!
Shutes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zynne lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shutes. Zynne pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Zynne!
Howard Zynne took some time post fight to say the following; 'Sorry I had to do the former champ like that, but I'm just a whole ass problem at 170 and nobody's gonna stop me.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 1179 p4p, 2082 weight class) and Andre Mahesa (ranked 65 p4p, 105 weight class). Mahesa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Andre Mahesa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Li Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chai is defended easily by Mahesa.
Mahesa rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
Mahesa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chai jumps guard.
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahesa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahesa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai has his foot on Mahesa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahesa works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chai is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa stands up and waves to Chai to follow him.
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahesa is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai works his way into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mahesa is trying to buck Chai off.
Chai tries for a kimura but Mahesa is defending well.
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mahesa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Mahesa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa wants to stand but Chai is controlling his arm.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahesa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahesa wants to stand but Chai has his arm trapped.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mahesa decides to stand back up. Mahesa steps back and let's Chai get back to his feet.
Mahesa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Chai around his waist. Chai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahesa smiles and moves away.
Chai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mahesa's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Mahesa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahesa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahesa is looking to escape.
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mahesa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mahesa and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mahesa tries to escape but Chai is in control.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahesa's legs.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahesa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahesa is trying to buck Chai off.
Mahesa is looking to get back to his feet here but Chai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mahesa's back.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mahesa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Mahesa is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dragon Li Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahesa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mahesa is looking to clinch.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahesa sprawls and moves away.
Chai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahesa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahesa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahesa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahesa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mahesa.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahesa to keep the fight standing.
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Mahesa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mahesa.
Mahesa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahesa.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahesa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chai is proving hard to escape from.
Chai working for a triangle but Mahesa defends it easily.
Mahesa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chai, up you get!
Mahesa tries to clinch up.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Mahesa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Mahesa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai staying out of range there.
Mahesa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
Andre Mahesa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahesa!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahesa pushes Chai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mahesa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chai tries to move to mount but Mahesa blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Mahesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahesa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chai trying to control the action but Mahesa is working from the bottom.
Mahesa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chai controls the position.
Chai swings around for an armbar but Mahesa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chai's guard.
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chai is proving hard to escape from.
Mahesa is sitting in close to Chai's body. Chai has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mahesa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mahesa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 782 p4p, 1564 weight class) and Tyson Asakura (ranked 113 p4p, 227 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Asakura's choice of entrance music: JJBA - Giorno's Theme. Tyson Asakura is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180
4 - 1 - 0 |
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7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Asakura trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gordon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Asakura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is trying for a kimura here. Asakura looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gordon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Gordon!
Ryan Gordon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaylord Camara (ranked 183 p4p, 570 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 23 p4p, 78 weight class). Gaylord Camara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gaylord Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camara lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Camara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Camara jabs at Skystalker's body.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Skystalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Camara lands.
Camara throws a hook but Skystalker avoids it easily.
Skystalker wants to counter with a clinch but Camara pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara slips a straight right by Skystalker.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Camara throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Skystalker catches Camara right on the button with a cross.
Skystalker lands a lovely overhand right.
Gaylord Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Camara blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker scores with a hook.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker slips a jab from Camara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skystalker! But no joy.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Skystalker.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Skystalker does no damage.
Camara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camara connects with a right hand. Skystalker shakes it off.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camara finds it's way round the side to connect with Skystalker's head.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Skystalker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skystalker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skystalker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
Skystalker content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skystalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Skystalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Skystalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skystalker controlling the action here.
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
Skystalker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from Camara.
Skystalker pulls guard effortlessly.
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skystalker trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camara defends well.
Skystalker wants to stand and escape but Camara is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Skystalker.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
Skystalker working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Skystalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camara stays in close to Skystalker's body and controls the position.
Anni Skystalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skystalker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camara escapes and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Skystalker wants to control but Camara postures up.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy.
Skystalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skystalker wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skystalker is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Camara controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker bucks Camara off and manages to get back to his feet!
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Skystalker counters with a low kick, right behind Camara 's knee.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Skystalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skystalker can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skystalker scores with a nice head shot.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skystalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Camara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camara to keep the fight standing.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away.
Skystalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara is looking to wear down Skystalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camara punishes Skystalker's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara scores with a jab to the body.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Camara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Skystalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Skystalker tries for a takedown but Camara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara with the inside leg kick.
Skystalker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Skystalker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skystalker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skystalker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker throwing strikes but Camara manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face as Camara controls the position.
Skystalker sneaks back into half guard.
Skystalker is trying to stand up here but Camara is controlling him well.
Camara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skystalker actively working from the bottom here.
Skystalker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skystalker.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaylord Camara clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Skystalker decides to stand back up. Skystalker steps back and let's Camara get back to his feet.
Skystalker throws a leg kick which misses Camara's front leg but catches the back leg as Camara tries to avoid it.
Gaylord Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camara lands with a shot to the body.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camara momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skystalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skystalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Skystalker connects with a single shot there.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Skystalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skystalker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Camara's head.
Skystalker misses with a looping left.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skystalker lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker connects with a right hand. Camara shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Camara is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skystalker thumps Camara with a low kick.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker connects with a looping right hand.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Camara.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skystalker swings widly with a right hand
and Camara counters with a low kick, right behind Skystalker 's knee.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skystalker, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Camara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Camara moves out of range.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara blocks a leg kick.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Camara misses its target.
Skystalker tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
Camara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skystalker ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Camara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Camara is avoiding it.
Skystalker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Camara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skystalker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skystalker misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Camara jabs at Skystalker's body.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Skystalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Skystalker.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Skystalker's head but Skystalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Camara cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camara misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
Camara misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker lands a head kick. Camara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
No luck for Skystalker with that takedown attempt.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Camara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker lands a high kick!
Camara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skystalker. Skystalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
A little jabbing left from Skystalker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skystalker tries to clinch up
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaylord Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
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!
Camara stuns Skystalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skystalker. Skystalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skystalker is defended easily by Camara.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Skystalker.
Skystalker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Camara!
Skystalker tries for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara is trying to get back to half guard.
Skystalker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Skystalker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skystalker swings around for an armbar but Camara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Skystalker's guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara won't allow Skystalker to sweep him here.
Camara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skystalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skystalker trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Anni Skystalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skystalker escapes and gets back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Skystalker.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Gaylord Camara.
I think Skystalker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Gaylord Camara retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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