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WCF 68: Solo vs Byczkiewicz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Wright (ranked 3020 p4p, 5599 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 332 p4p, 540 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jaktic with that takedown attempt.
Jaktic closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. Jaktic pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaktic to the ground. Wright is now in Jaktic's guard.
Jaktic is looking to stand back up but Wright counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jaktic.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Jaktic is defending well.
Wright slips a nice elbow through Jaktic's hands, connecting with Jaktic's forehead.
Ground and pound from Wright.
Wright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jaktic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Wright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Purcell (ranked 2713 p4p, 3095 weight class) and Christopher Irwin (ranked 271 p4p, 300 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Purcell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin fails with the takedown.
Purcell tried to counter with a leg kick but Irwin avoided it.
Purcell feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
Purcell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Purcell as he jumps to the side.
Purcell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Purcell gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Purcell manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irwin won't allow Purcell to sweep him here.
Purcell wants to stand but Irwin is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Irwin controls the position.
Purcell tries to buck Irwin off but Irwin is having none of it.
Purcell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Irwin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Irwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Purcell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Purcell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Irwin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Purcell's face as Irwin controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Irwin just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Purcell is trying to improve his position.
Irwin taking a breather here.
Irwin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Purcell to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Purcell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irwin shoots in but Purcell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Purcell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irwin slips a straight right by Purcell.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell throws a leg kick but Irwin checks it.
Purcell thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purcell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Purcell's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.
Purcell slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Purcell swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Purcell throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Purcell loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense.
Purcell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Purcell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irwin just manages to avoid it.
Irwin looks winded!
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Purcell tried to score with a low kick but Irwin checks it.
Irwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Purcell cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Irwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Purcell's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Purcell throws a push kick but Irwin slaps the foot to one side.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
Purcell misses the shot to the body.
Purcell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irwin fails with the takedown.
Purcell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irwin somewhat.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Purcell.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Purcell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irwin at a distance.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Irwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irwin somewhat.
Purcell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Purcell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Purcell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Purcell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Purcell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purcell wants it to stay on the feet.
Irwin walks into a jab.
Purcell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Irwin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Purcell to the ground. Irwin is now in Purcell's guard.
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Purcell is keeping the position for now.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Purcell pushes Irwin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Purcell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Purcell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Purcell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Purcell counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irwin checks it well.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Purcell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Purcell is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Purcell keeps moving.
Irwin won't allow Purcell to get back to his feet.
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Irwin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Purcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Purcell trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin stalling.
Purcell is trying to maintain the position but Irwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Irwin moves into full mount! Purcell won't be happy about that!
Purcell is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irwin is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Irwin.
Purcell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Purcell is trying to reverse the position but instead Irwin has taken his back - oops!
Irwin controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Purcell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Purcell misses with a series of wild punches.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Purcell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin passes into half guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Purcell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Purcell connects with a looping right hand.
Irwin moves forwards but Purcell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Purcell throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Purcell.
The fighters circling - Purcell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Purcell is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin is thwarting Purcell's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin uses his free foot to push down on Purcell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Purcell.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Irwin prevents Purcell from getting the reversal.
Purcell tries to hold on but Irwin postures up.
Irwin controlling from mount.
Purcell is trying to escape the mount.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Purcell can't escape the position.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Purcell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Irwin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Purcell is defending well. Irwin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Purcell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Irwin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Irwin!
After the fight, Christopher Irwin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Rogers (ranked 1794 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Garry Almeida (ranked 187 p4p, 290 weight class). Mason Rogers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Garry Almeida's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Almeida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Almeida backing up. Almeida nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Almeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Almeida.
Almeida fails with the takedown.
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
Almeida has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almeida taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Almeida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers lands a nice shot to the head.
 Almeida is rocked!
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Almeida is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Almeida seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers lands a big shot to the head and Almeida winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Fafa (ranked 1286 p4p, 1775 weight class) and Kofi Jamay (ranked 142 p4p, 182 weight class). Jamay has chosen HUMBLE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jamay is keen to just control but Fafa is a slippery customer.
Fafa is looking to escape.
Jamay is controlling the pace.
Jamay wants to take a breather but Fafa is having none of it.
Fafa trying to control from the bottom.
Fafa tries to get to full guard but Jamay has control of the leg.
Jamay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa tries to kick Jamay off but Jamay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jamay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jamay is trying to control. Fafa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fafa's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jamay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jamay wants to take a breather but Fafa is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fafa defends it well.
Fafa won't allow Jamay to pass to mount.
Fafa is looking to improve his position.
Jamay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fafa keeps working.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fafa is not content to let Jamay control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamay moves out of range of the leg kick from Fafa.
Jamay throws out a counter right but Fafa avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamay misses the target.
Jamay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fafa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jamay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeff Fafa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Jamay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fafa misses with a series of wild punches.
Fafa misses the shot to the body.
Jamay unleashes a big counter combination but Fafa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jamay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fafa.
Jamay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fafas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fafa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jamay under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Jamay.
Fafa throws a right and a left that Jamay avoids nicely.
Jamay throws a right and a left that Fafa avoids nicely.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fafa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamay manages to avoid it.
Jamay takes the fight into the clinch.
Fafa lands a shoulder strike.
Jamay tries a body shot but Fafa blocks it.
Fafa blocks an elbow strike from Jamay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay pulls guard.
Fafa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fafa has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.
Fafa throwing strikes from guard but Jamay blocks nicely.
Jamay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fafa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fafa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jamay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fafa won't allow Jamay to sweep him here.
Fafa postures up in Jamay's guard and throws a big left but Jamay blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fafa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fafa stands and steps away. Jamay gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jamay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fafa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jamay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fafa to the mat! Fafa manages to get full guard.
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!
Fafa working a defensive guard here.
Jamay prevents Fafa from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fafa scores with a jab to the body.
Fafa digs a good hook to Jamay's body.
Jamay misses with a straight right.
Fafa dips to his left and cracks Jamay with an uppercut!
Jamay has Fafa up against the cage in a clinch.
Fafa gets control of Jamay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fafa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jamay forces his way into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jamay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fafa has his hands clasped together around Jamay's back. He's all about the action.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fafa is trying to stand.
Fafa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fafa tries to kick Jamay off but Jamay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fafa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fafa trying to hold on to Jamay's head to control him but Jamay postures up.
Jamay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jamay is looking to advance position but Fafa won't allow it.
Jamay wants to work for an arm triangle but Fafa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fafa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamay is working away from the top position though.
Fafa is in trouble now - Jamay has advanced to mount!
Jamay punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jamay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jamay looking to control but Fafa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fafa stops Jamay from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jamay looking to secure an arm triangle but Fafa defends it well.
Jamay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fafa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fafa and Jamay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafa pushes Jamay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jamay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fafa is not content to let Jamay control the position.
Jamay working the ground and pound but Fafa is defending the strikes.
Jamay prevents Fafa from escaping the position.
Jamay is looking to take a break and control but Fafa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fafa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jamay is controlling him well.
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.
Jamay tries for a kimura but Fafa is defending well.
Jamay is looking to take a break and control but Fafa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet but Jamay drags him back down.
Jamay tries to advance to mount but Fafa denies him.
Jamay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fafa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jamay.
Jamay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fafa keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Fafa.
Fafa ducks under a wild hook from Jamay.
Jamay moves into the clinch.
Jamay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fafa pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Fafa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamay blocks a head kick by Fafa.
Jamay throws the left hand but Fafa avoids the punch easily.
Jamay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fafa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fafa lands a glancing blow to the side of Jamay's head.
Jeff Fafa is winning the standup battle so far.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
Jamay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jamay slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Jamay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fafa misses with the combination.
Jamay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fafa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay throws a head kick that misses.
Jamay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fafa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fafas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fafa sizes up Jamay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jamay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fafa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jamay throws a leg kick but Fafa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jamay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fafa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jamay throws a nice looking combination but Fafa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jamay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fafa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fafa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jamay misses with the combination.
Fafa connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fafa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fafa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamay slips a jab and a cross from Fafa.
Jamay throws a nice looking combination but Fafa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fafa tries a head kick but it misses.
Fafa throws a right hand that Jamay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamay also avoids with ease.
Jamay misses with a wild combination.
Jamay misses with a wild body shot.
Jamay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fafa defends well and Jamay ends up having to push Fafa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jeff Fafa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Jamay.
A nice combination there by Fafa.
Fafa digs a good body shot into Jamay's ribs.
Fafa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamay moves away.
As Fafa backs off Jamay throws a huge counter combo but Fafa manages to avoid it all.
Jamay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fafa scores with a jab. Jamay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jamay throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jamay.
Fafa throws a big counter combination but Jamay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fafa misses the shot to the body.
Jamay throws a nice looking combination but Fafa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kofi Jamay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamay misses the target.
Jamay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Fafa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jamay lands a lovely overhand right.
Jamay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jamay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jamay trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kofi Jamay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jamay stands up over Fafa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fafa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jamay throwing strikes from guard but Fafa blocks nicely.
Fafa wants to stand but Jamay is controlling the position.
Jamay trying to control but Fafa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fafa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fafa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamay is looking to work some ground and pound but Fafa has wrist control.
Jamay pushes down on Fafa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fafa is staying active underneath Jamay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jamay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jamay seems to be looking for submissions.
Jeff Fafa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fafa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Jeff Fafa.
I think Jamay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Jamay!
Kofi Jamay took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hey Nick! You got a new problem at 145 maaan. Makin' the debut in style. A lot of interesting matchups in the top 10. I wann'em all! Corbin Leopold you maul people on the ground. I'd like to see you try that with me!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 1019 p4p, 852 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 112 p4p, 97 weight class). Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pop out . Ryan Anderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150
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32
152
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaxon Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bremner's hands.
Bremner needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson cracks Bremner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bremner connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson misses with a hook. Bremner ducked under it nicely.
Bremner throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bremner saw that one coming.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bremner connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner with a nice cross.
Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Bremner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bremner.
Bremner takes one to the side of the head.
Bremner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bremner 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bremner under the eye.
Anderson digs a good hook to Bremner's body.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Bremner slips a jab from Anderson.
Bremner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bremner.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Bremner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson throws the left hand but Bremner avoids the punch easily.
Bremner throws out a powerful jab.
Bremner works the jab nicely.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Bremner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Bremner looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Bremner drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson has Bremner pulled in close to control his posture.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Bremner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson misses with a hook. Bremner ducked under it nicely.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson works Bremner's body with a nice hook.
Bremner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bremner connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner avoids the body shot from Anderson.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Jab by Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Bremner slips under a jab.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bremner shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bremner sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bremner manages to avoid it.
Bremner slips under a jab.
Bremner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Bremner.
Bremner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bremner with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Bremner finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Bremner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Bremner avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Bremner misses.
Bremner lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Bremner is out of range.
Bremner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bremner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bremner throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bremner misses the target.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bremner dives into side control.
Bremner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bremner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bremner trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
A big left from Bremner misses.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bremner manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a hook but Bremner blocks it.
Anderson jabs at Bremner's body.
Bremner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bremner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bremner works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Bremner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Bremner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bremner throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Bremner thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bremner throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bremner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bremner.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bremner throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Bremner ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bremner's shoulder, as Bremner tries to avoid the shot.
Bremner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bremner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Bremner scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bremner's head.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bremner.
The fighters circling - Bremner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Bremner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bremner.
Bremner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bremner.
Ryan Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bremner.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Bremner knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Anderson.
 Bremner is rocked!
Ryan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bremner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Bremner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Bremner ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bremner misses its intended target.
Bremner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bremner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Bremner seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Bremner throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bremner at a distance.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bremner.
Bremner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bremner is just out of range.
Bremner lands a jab to the head.
Anderson defending well as Bremner loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bremner scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Bremner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bremner cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Bremner shoots in.
Bremner defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Bremner tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bremner is just out of range.
Bremner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Bremner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bremner lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Bremner.
Bremner lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Bremner slips a straight right by Anderson.
Bremner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Bremner.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Bremner on that attempt.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bremner misses with a looping right.
Anderson takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Anderson cracks Bremner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bremner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab when Bremner was well out of range.
Bremner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bremner scores with a body shot.
Bremner drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Bremner missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner throws a big shot that misses.
Bremner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bremner throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Bremner.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Bremner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Bremner slips the punch.
Anderson sizes up Bremner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bremner connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bremner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Bremner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bremner connects with a crisp jab.
Bremner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson defending well as Bremner loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Bremner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bremner get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bremner stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Anderson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
Post fight, Ryan Anderson took to the microphone: 'Wait wait, don't leave yet everybody there's still more fights. I'll hang around backstage incase anyone wants the BMFs autograph after the show'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tjeeerd De Vries (ranked 1312 p4p, 3712 weight class) and Augustus Hippobody (ranked 56 p4p, 128 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270
8 - 5 - 0 |
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9 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tjeeerd De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augustus Hippobody!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippobody with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Vries to score with a decent uppercut.
De Vries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Vries swinging wildly here.
Hippobody swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Vries lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Augustus Hippobody has been cut.
Tjeeerd De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries tries to clinch up.
Hippobody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hippobody misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from De Vries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Vries misses with a wild combination.
Hippobody throws out a counter right but De Vries avoids it with no problem.
De Vries misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries throws out a powerful jab.
Hippobody with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Vries to score with a decent uppercut.
De Vries loads up on a big right hand but Hippobody slips the punch.
Hippobody looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries throws a nice looking combination but Hippobody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Vries with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hippobody's head.
Sloppy strikes from De Vries. Those never looked like landing.
Hippobody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Vries.
Hippobody takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from De Vries.
It looks like De Vries has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Vries tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hippobody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hippobody drops De Vries with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but De Vries looks back up at him and smiles so Hippobody waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 It looks like Tjeeerd De Vries has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by De Vries.
De Vries is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Vries lands with a cross.
Donk. De Vries catches Hippobody right on the button with a cross.
De Vries scores with a jab.
De Vries jabs Hippobody right on the nose. Hippobody blinks but takes it well.
De Vries fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hippobody checks it well.
A head kick lands from De Vries that sends Hippobody to the canvas. Hippobody tries to scramble back to his feet but De Vries brings him back down into side control.
Hippobody is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hippobody, who protects the arm well.
De Vries decides to stand back up.
Augustus Hippobody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Vries lands with a hook. Hippobody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Vries throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hippobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Vries misses with a straight left.
De Vries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hippobody throws out the jab.
De Vries moves into the clinch successfully.
De Vries gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hippobody tries to break free but De Vries pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from De Vries.
Hippobody prevents a body shot from De Vries.
Hippobody wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries can't find room to land a body shot as Hippobody controls the action.
Hippobody wants to get back to striking at distance but De Vries won't allow it.
Hippobody blocking some punches.
Hippobody working hard to break the clinch.
De Vries struggles to land a body shot inside as Hippobody controls his hands.
Hippobody has had enough of the clinch but De Vries keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from De Vries.
De Vries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Vries working aggressively here.
Hippobody avoids a wild elbow strike from De Vries.
Hippobody tries to break free but De Vries pushes him back against the cage.
Hippobody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hippobody is trying to break free.
De Vries has a couple of punches blocked by Hippobody.
De Vries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Vries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hippobody's elbow.
Hippobody is trying to force a seperation but De Vries has the dominant position.
Hippobody looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from De Vries fails to land.
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hippobody.
A short left from De Vries.
De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Vries prevents Hippobody from breaking the clinch.
De Vries lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hippobody leaning against his opponent.
Hippobody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hippobody can't break the clinch.
Hippobody wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Vries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hippobody has had enough of the clinch but De Vries keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hippobody wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from De Vries.
Hippobody looks winded!
De Vries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hippobody backwards.
De Vries scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries pushes Hippobody back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tjeeerd De Vries dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Vries pushes Hippobody up against the cage in a clinch.
Tjeeerd De Vries has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hippobody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hippobody tries to break free but De Vries pushes him back against the cage.
De Vries goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hippobody looking to slow down the pace here.
De Vries tries to throw a body punch but Hippobody avoids it by throwing De Vries back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Vries.
De Vries misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Vries.
De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Vries lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries lands a nice knee to the body.
De Vries throws a punch but it's blocked by Hippobody.
De Vries lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Vries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Vries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hippobody is breathing heavily.
De Vries misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippobody is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Vries tries a body shot but Hippobody blocks it.
De Vries lands with a left to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Vries here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hippobody is trying to break the clinch but De Vries has him pressed against the cage.
Hippobody is trying to stall.
De Vries working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Vries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hippobody backwards.
De Vries lands a shot to the body.
De Vries goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hippobody prevents it.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hippobody's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hippobody backwards.
De Vries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hippobody's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Vries.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries has Hippobody pressed against the cage, preventing Hippobody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Vries can't find room to land a body shot as Hippobody controls the action.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hippobody's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Vries obliges.
De Vries is working Hippobody over against the cage.
A short left from De Vries.
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!
De Vries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Vries lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hippobody's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vries lands a shot to the body.
De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Hippobody's head.
A shot in the inside from De Vries.
Hippobody is still on wobbly legs! Can De Vries finish him?
De Vries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hippobody can do to turn this around?
Hippobody takes a shot to the head.
De Vries is working Hippobody over against the cage.
Hippobody seems to have recovered his senses.
De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hippobody backwards.
De Vries dips a shoulder and cracks Hippobody with a mighty uppercut! Hippobody falls back against the cage and De Vries unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hippobody is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - De Vries screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tjeeerd De Vries!
Tjeeerd De Vries seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harold Kerzner (ranked 2114 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Anthony Rodgers (ranked 309 p4p, 249 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers gets caught flat footed, as Kerzner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerzner trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Kerzner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Kerzner is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers pulls Kerzner in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Kerzner trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodgers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Rodgers.
Rodgers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerzner sprawling to the canvas! Kerzner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rodgers finish him?!
Kerzner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerzner walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kerzner limp body while Rodgers jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Saprykin (ranked 2006 p4p, 1577 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 287 p4p, 240 weight class). Nate Masvidal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Saprykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Saprykin avoids them all with ease.
Saprykin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saprykin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Masvidal.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Saprykin throws out a leg kick but Masvidal moves out of range and Saprykin only half commits.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Saprykin avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal defending well as Saprykin loads up on a big left hand.
Saprykin throws a lazy body kick
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Saprykin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saprykin eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saprykin with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Saprykin does no damage.
Saprykin connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saprykin throws a front kick aimed at Masvidal's knee but Masvidal avoids it well.
Saprykin throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saprykin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masvidal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saprykin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saprykin misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Saprykin connects with a solid leg kick.
Saprykin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saprykin misses with a low kick.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Stanislav Saprykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saprykin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Saprykin looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saprykin moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanislav Saprykin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saprykin takes one to the chin there.
Saprykin throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Saprykin misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.
Saprykin is rocked!
Saprykin moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Saprykin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masvidal. That did some damage!
Saprykin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Masvidal's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Saprykin is out of range.
Saprykin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saprykin throws a leg kick but Masvidal moved away.
Saprykin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
A telegraphed right hand from Saprykin misses the target.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saprykin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saprykin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Saprykin tried to counter with a leg kick but Masvidal avoided it.
Saprykin misses with a body shot
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saprykin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal won't allow Saprykin to sweep him here.
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saprykin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saprykin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saprykin keeping full guard, as Masvidal tries to pass.
Masvidal slips nicely into half guard.
Masvidal is looking for a kimura but Saprykin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masvidal to get the leverage.
Masvidal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Masvidal tries to pass to full mount but Saprykin defends it.
Masvidal is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Saprykin as he works his way to full guard.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Saprykin is retaining full guard.
Saprykin keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Saprykin is keeping the position.
Saprykin trying to control the position.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Saprykin is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Saprykin.
Saprykin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal cracks Saprykin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saprykin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saprykin clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Saprykin misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saprykin throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saprykin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masvidal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masvidal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masvidal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Saprykin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saprykin misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saprykin in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Saprykin - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Masvidal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Oh Saprykin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Saprykin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saprykin seems to have got his legs back now.
Saprykin throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saprykin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saprykin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal lands a slapping body shot.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saprykin jabs Masvidal right on the nose. Masvidal blinks but takes it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saprykin.
Saprykin punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Saprykin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Masvidal.
A big left from Saprykin misses.
Masvidal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saprykin to counter with a crisp jab.
Saprykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saprykin throws a low kick but Masvidal avoids it.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saprykin misses with a low kick.
Saprykin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saprykin is looking to land body kicks.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Saprykin lands a jab to the head.
Saprykin throws a body shot but no joy.
Saprykin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Saprykin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Saprykin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saprykin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saprykin lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Saprykin needs to keep his hands up - Masvidal had a free shot at his head there.
Saprykin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saprykin scores with a hook to the body. Masvidal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saprykin.
Saprykin misses with a head kick.
Saprykin looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Saprykin walks into a left hand.
Saprykin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a combination
and Saprykin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saprykin slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Saprykin throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Saprykin.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Saprykin.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Saprykin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saprykin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masvidal is out of range and Saprykin settles back down.
A nice combination there by Masvidal.
Saprykin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saprykin misses with a low kick.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saprykin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Saprykin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saprykin was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Saprykin looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Saprykin defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saprykin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Saprykin is looking to counter punch.
Saprykin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Saprykin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Saprykin slips the punch.
Saprykin misses with a straight left.
Masvidal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saprykin cracks Masvidal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saprykin slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Saprykin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saprykin can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saprykin, as that shot connected.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saprykin!
Saprykin throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saprykin tries to land a leg kick but Masvidal saw it coming and moves away.
Masvidal throws a combination. Saprykin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saprykin throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal scores with the left hand. Saprykin knows he should have avoided that one.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saprykin just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saprykin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masvidal.
Saprykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal blocks a low kick nicely.
Saprykin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saprykin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saprykin.
Saprykin lands a slapping body shot.
Saprykin throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Saprykin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Saprykin looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Saprykin.
Nice uppercut there from Saprykin.
Saprykin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saprykin counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Saprykin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saprykin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saprykin throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saprykin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal checks a low kick from Saprykin.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Saprykin moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Saprykin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saprykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Saprykin slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Saprykin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saprykin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saprykin walks into a jab.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Saprykin's shoulder, as Saprykin tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Saprykin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saprykin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Saprykin!
Stanislav Saprykin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 1774 p4p, 1071 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 219 p4p, 137 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akechi on his heels. He'll look to pass Akechi's guard now, I'm sure.
Our spies down at at Rings Russia inform us that Akechi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Akechi pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akechi holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes Akechi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akechi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on Akechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akechi is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to control but Akechi is keeping him busy.
Akechi is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akechi avoid being mounted?
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akechi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Akechi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akechi trying to control here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Akechi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi is holding on to half guard well.
Akechi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Akechi is defending the position.
Akechi wants to get back to full 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.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie moves into full mount! Akechi won't be happy about that!
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Akechi wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Akechi is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akechi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akechi lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Akechi cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Akechi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akechi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Akechi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akechi continues to drive forward.
Akechi scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Akechi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akechi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akechi.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akechi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akechi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Akechi stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Akechi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akechi lands a shoulder strike.
Akechi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Akechi tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Akechi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akechi.
Akechi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Akechi.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akechi walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akechi connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Akechi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Akechi.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Akechi had a free shot at his head there.
Akechi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akechi lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Akechi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BAM! Akechi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gracie like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jubei Akechi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jubei Akechi made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycen Solo (ranked 444 p4p, 953 weight class) and Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 75 p4p, 144 weight class). Byczkiewicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Analogs - Szczecin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solo, pushing him back against the cage.
Byczkiewicz manages to break the clinch.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byczkiewicz tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byczkiewicz to the ground. Byczkiewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt
and Byczkiewicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solo thinking.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Solo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Solo blocks it.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Solo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Solo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Byczkiewicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byczkiewicz throws a strike but Solo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczkiewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczkiewicz, not yet.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Byczkiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byczkiewicz is on top in guard.
Byczkiewicz pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byczkiewicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Solo is positioning himself well to prevent Byczkiewicz advancing to mount.
Byczkiewicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Byczkiewicz slips a nice elbow through Solo's hands, connecting with Solo's forehead.
Solo is positioning himself well to prevent Byczkiewicz advancing to mount.
Byczkiewicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solo's head.
Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byczkiewicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byczkiewicz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byczkiewicz trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo is controlling Byczkiewicz's posture.
Byczkiewicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byczkiewicz wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Byczkiewicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Byczkiewicz connects with a couple of short punches.
Solo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz landing some decent shots from guard.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byczkiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo wants to sweep here but Byczkiewicz controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Byczkiewicz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Byczkiewicz is looking to work some ground and pound but Solo has wrist control.
Byczkiewicz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Solo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo controls Byczkiewicz momentarily but Byczkiewicz frees himself.
Solo pulls Byczkiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch up but Solo circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Byczkiewicz, which made it look bad.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Byczkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Byczkiewicz circles away.
Solo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Byczkiewicz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solo is in Byczkiewicz's guard.
Byczkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Solo lands a couple of digs.
Solo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Byczkiewicz is keeping the position.
Byczkiewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Byczkiewicz lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Byczkiewicz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Byczkiewicz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Byczkiewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Byczkiewicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byczkiewicz working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo controlling the position well.
Byczkiewicz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solo defending well though.
Byczkiewicz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solo wants to control but Byczkiewicz is keeping busy.
Byczkiewicz prevents Solo from improving his position.
Byczkiewicz is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byczkiewicz throws a big elbow that misses.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byczkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Byczkiewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Byczkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz misses with a straight left.
Byczkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Byczkiewicz misses.
Byczkiewicz with a hook.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solo showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczkiewicz manages to get to full guard.
Byczkiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Solo controlling the position.
Byczkiewicz throws a strike but Solo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byczkiewicz trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Solo moves out of range as Byczkiewicz strikes.
Solo moves out of range as Byczkiewicz strikes.
Solo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byczkiewicz but Byczkiewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
Solo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Byczkiewicz!
Byczkiewicz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Byczkiewicz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Byczkiewicz works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Byczkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byczkiewicz is on top in guard.
Byczkiewicz throwing strikes but missing.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz cracks Solo with a solid left hand.
Byczkiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solo wants to sweep here but Byczkiewicz controlling him for the moment.
Byczkiewicz wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Blazej Byczkiewicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solo is pulling down on Byczkiewicz's head to control his posture.
Byczkiewicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.
Solo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Byczkiewicz misses.
Solo tries to counter with a takedown but Byczkiewicz is quick to defend against it.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Byczkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solo doesn't seem phased though.
Byczkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byczkiewicz.
Nice uppercut there from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch.
Solo goes for a double leg but Byczkiewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Byczkiewicz continues to drive forward.
Byczkiewicz jumps guard.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Byczkiewicz lands a nice short elbow.
Byczkiewicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byczkiewicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byczkiewicz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byczkiewicz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Byczkiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Solo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byczkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byczkiewicz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Solo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Byczkiewicz has a good base and remains in mount.
Byczkiewicz lands a big shot to the head and Solo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Blazej Byczkiewicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jaycen Solo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.
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