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WCF 69: Camara vs Skystalker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 4258 p4p, 5769 weight class) and Kendrick Chromium (ranked 150 p4p, 173 weight class). Seagal's entrance music is Dust My Broom (Live 2014). A fine choice. Steven Seagal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Chromium!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chromium counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chromium.
Chromium is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chromium postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seagal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chromium, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chromium has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Seagal doesn't defend quickly enough and Chromium has managed to lock this one up! Can Seagal escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chromium on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kendrick Chromium!
The defeated Steven Seagal had this to say: 'Losing isn't in the Steven Seagal dictionary, so therefore I didn't lose. Jennson Jameison where you at mofo!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Harris (ranked 3732 p4p, 23519 weight class) and Jank Stank (ranked 414 p4p, 658 weight class). Stank is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: lil darkie x eddison - drink my piss you nasty slut yeah yeah. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jank Stank!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Stank scores with a four punch combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Stank shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stank fails to land the takedown.
Stank walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Stank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stank throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stank checks it well.
Stank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris scores with a nice right hand.
Stank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stank off to one side.
Max Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jank Stank.
Stank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stank just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris jabs Stank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stank.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Stank with an uppercut!
Max Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Stank tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Stank from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
Stank wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Stank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stank looking for a sweep. Not yet Stank, not yet.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
Harris passes Stank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris wants to free his trapped foot but Stank is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harris trying to control the pace.
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.
Harris gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Stank moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris works over Stank's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Stank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stank throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Stank checks a low kick from Harris.
Harris swings for the body but Stank moves out of range.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stank.
Harris connects with a right that clearly hurt Stank. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Harris proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Stank collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Harris!
The defeated Jank Stank had this to say: 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hayden (ranked 3934 p4p, 4636 weight class) and Drapton Heed (ranked 434 p4p, 508 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Drapton Heed!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heed won't be happy with that.
Heed is looking for a sweep.
Heed can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heed keeps working.
Hayden tries for a kimura but Heed is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Heed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed tries to bench press Hayden off him but Hayden keeps the position.
Hayden sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heed is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hayden in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Heed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Heed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hayden controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Heed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heed dodges the ground and pound from Hayden.
Hayden lands a few punches from side control.
Heed parries the strikes from Hayden easily there. Hayden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Heed to escape.
Hayden taking a breather here.
Hayden trying to control the action but Heed is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden is putting a hurting on Heed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hayden trying to control the position but Heed is working away.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayden.
Heed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heed is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed being controlled for a moment.
Hayden throws a strike aimed at the side of Heed's head but Heed avoids it well.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Heed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden working the ground and pound but Heed is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heed has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heed connects with a nice looking jab.
Hayden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heed.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Heed misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice body shot.
Heed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hayden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heed really felt that one!
A big left from Heed misses.
Heed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayden at a distance.
Drapton Heed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden doesn't manage to clinch there - Heed circles away.
Heed throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Heed lands.
Hayden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed misses with a hook
and Hayden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heed misses the shot to the body.
Hayden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heed sizes up Hayden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heed throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Heed. Those never looked like landing.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Heed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heed continues to drive forward.
Heed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heed throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Heed scores with a decent looking hook.
Heed throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drapton Heed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayden shoots for a double leg takedown but Heed sprawls well. He's pushed Hayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hayden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heed misses with a looping left.
Heed swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heed at a distance.
Heed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Heed.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heed.
Heed connects with a jab.
Heed misses with a straight left.
As Heed backs away, Hayden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Heed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Heed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayden.
Hayden pushes down on Heed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hayden is working for a submission of some sort.
Hayden trying to control from Heed's half guard. Heed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heed keeping full guard, as Hayden tries to pass.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Heed keeps moving.
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.
Hayden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heed's guard.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hayden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hayden trying to control the pace.
Hayden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heed has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clay Hayden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Heed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heed won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Hayden crashes against the mat.
Hayden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hayden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hayden scores with punches from side control.
Hayden cracks Heed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heed is looking for a sweep.
Heed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hayden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hayden is trying to get an arm triangle but Heed is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden trying to control the position but Heed is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heed to see if he's OK.
Heed dodges the ground and pound from Hayden.
Hayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Heed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hayden landing strikes.
Hayden trying to control the action but Heed is working from the bottom.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heed can do to turn this around?
Hayden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Heed defending against the ground and pound.
Drapton Heed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Heed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hayden landing strikes.
Hayden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hayden trying to control the position but Heed is working away.
Hayden in side control, throwing shots but Heed defends.
Heed is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayden wants to control but Heed is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Heed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Heed is trying to escape the position but Hayden is controlling the position.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heed keeps working.
Hayden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed is being controlled here.
Hayden tries to score with some ground and pound. Heed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hayden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hayden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hayden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
During a confident post fight interview, Clay Hayden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Smalls (ranked 2135 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Kali Turner (ranked 291 p4p, 422 weight class). Jupiter Smalls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kali Turner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kali Turner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Turner misses
and Smalls counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Smalls lands with a nice combination. Turner backs away looking to recover.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smalls eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Smalls bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smalls doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner gets tackled into the cage by Smalls. Smalls maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Smalls appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turner gets a clinch.
Smalls stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smalls prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Smalls gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smalls is out of range.
It looked like Smalls was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Turner misses with a combination
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Smalls rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Smalls moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smalls seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Smalls's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Smalls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Turner is rocked!
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Smalls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kali Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Smalls dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jupiter Smalls!
After the big win, Jupiter Smalls made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Kali Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck that nigga'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kraisee Watakeekul (ranked 4105 p4p, 3127 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 204 p4p, 156 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watakeekul might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Buakaw Por Pramuk. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chase Buchanan enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kraisee Watakeekul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watakeekul missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watakeekul throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Watakeekul is looking to clinch but Buchanan is avoiding it.
Watakeekul misses with a head kick.
Watakeekul ducks right into an uppercut from Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a glancing blow to the side of Watakeekul's head.
Buchanan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buchanan gets a double leg takedown into Watakeekul's guard.
Buchanan won't allow Watakeekul to get back to his feet.
Buchanan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watakeekul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Buchanan stops Watakeekul from standing up.
Buchanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watakeekul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buchanan is controlling him.
Watakeekul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buchanan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buchanan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watakeekul is keeping the position for now.
Buchanan drops back looking for a leg! Watakeekul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watakeekul manages to kick Buchanan off! Buchanan jumps back into Watakeekul's guard.
Buchanan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Buchanan tries to free his leg and advance position but Watakeekul is retaining full guard.
Buchanan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watakeekul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buchanan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buchanan prevents Watakeekul from getting back to his feet.
Buchanan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watakeekul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watakeekul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watakeekul misses the jab.
Buchanan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buchanan gets a takedown into half guard.
Watakeekul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buchanan.
Buchanan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Buchanan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watakeekul is trying to stand up here but Buchanan is controlling him well.
Buchanan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Watakeekul is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chase Buchanan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Reznov (ranked 2252 p4p, 3913 weight class) and Taka Cruise (ranked 318 p4p, 505 weight class). Viktor Reznov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise lands a jab to Reznov's midsection.
Reznov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruise sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reznov has Cruise pressed against the cage, preventing Cruise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reznov tightens his grip and picks Cruise up, before dumping him to the ground. Cruise manages to land in guard.
Cruise wants to stand but Reznov is controlling the position.
Reznov wants to pass the guard but Cruise is keeping the position.
Reznov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet but Reznov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reznov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reznov 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.
Reznov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Cruise is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov drops back looking for a leg! Cruise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruise manages to kick Reznov off! Reznov jumps back into Cruise's guard.
Reznov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruise wants to stand but Reznov is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reznov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reznov lands in his opponent's guard.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruise is keeping the position for now.
Reznov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruise keeping moving, preventing Reznov from controlling successfully.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reznov shoots for a takedown but Cruise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reznov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruise is in trouble now - Reznov has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruise frees his head quite easily.
Reznov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cruise is now in Reznov's guard. A big mistake from Reznov there, giving up the dominant position!
Reznov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruise manages to get himself to full guard.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruise is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov stops Cruise from standing up.
Reznov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Cruise keeping full guard, as Reznov tries to pass.
Reznov stands and throws Cruise's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reznov trying to control the position but Cruise is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reznov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reznov tries for a kimura but Cruise is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Reznov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruise throws a chopping leg kick but Reznov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruise as he jumps to the side.
Cruise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruise wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Cruise.
Reznov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viktor Reznov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but Reznov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruise misses with a head kick.
Reznov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruise swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Reznov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznov.
Reznov moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznov darts in looking for a takedown but Cruise gets double underhooks and turns Reznov into the cage.
Reznov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reznov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruise manages to break the clinch.
Cruise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznov.
Reznov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruise on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Cruise as Reznov shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise throws a right hand that Reznov ducks under and follows up with a left that Reznov also avoids with ease.
Reznov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruise avoids the body shot from Reznov.
Reznov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruise tries to sprawl out of it but Reznov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reznov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruise avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reznov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznov trying to control the position but Cruise is working away.
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reznov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reznov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruise keeps working.
Reznov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruise has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reznov but great work by Cruise.
Reznov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov is working hard here to advance position.
Reznov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reznov keeping hold of Cruise's head, controlling as best he can.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reznov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reznov pulls Cruise in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reznov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viktor Reznov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reznov has control of Cruise's left arm, preventing Cruise from doing any damage.
Reznov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznov is controlling Cruise's posture.
Reznov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up.
Reznov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruise is just riding it out for now. Reznov eventually gives up the hold.
Reznov seems to be working for a kimura but Cruise defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Cruise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Cruise slips under a jab from Reznov.
Cruise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruise walks into a stiff left hand from Reznov.
Cruise lands a nice shot that snaps Reznov's head back.
Reznov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruise at a distance.
Cruise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reznov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruise's guard.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov passes Cruise's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reznov wants to free his trapped foot but Cruise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reznov is trying to control. Cruise wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reznov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznov seems to be working for a kimura but Cruise defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov is working for a kimura but Cruise is defending it quite comfortably.
Reznov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reznov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reznov trying to mount his opponent but Cruise defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruise can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up.
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.
Reznov controlling the pace.
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet.
Reznov is working for a submission of some sort.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up.
Reznov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reznov wants to control but Cruise is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov.
Reznov is trying for a kimura here. Cruise looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reznov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Reznov!
Viktor Reznov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that same day laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernie Sanders (ranked 3130 p4p, 2711 weight class) and Andre Mahesa (ranked 157 p4p, 140 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Shooter Gang. Mahesa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders with a poor takedown
and Mahesa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa misses with a double jab.
Mahesa stuns Sanders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahesa misses with a double jab.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahesa avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahesa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahesa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahesa tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mahesa gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahesa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mahesa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Mahesa manages to get underhooks.
Mahesa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahesa lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahesa lands a body punch.
Mahesa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Sanders's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahesa looking to throw knees to the head but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Mahesa scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Mahesa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahesa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahesa is defending well.
Mahesa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahesa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanders is defending well for now.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanders is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahesa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahesa pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Mahesa.
Sanders wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahesa.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahesa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mahesa clinches up against the cage.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahesa scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Mahesa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahesa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahesa defends well and Sanders ends up having to push Mahesa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Mahesa.
Mahesa scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahesa lands a left hand.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahesa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mahesa lands a head shot.
A combination from Mahesa does no damage.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahesa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Mahesa stuffs the takedown.
Mahesa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mahesa clinches with his opponent.
Mahesa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahesa stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahesa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Mahesa lands with a light punch inside.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Mahesa lands an uppercut.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahesa prevents it.
Mahesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Andre Mahesa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Mahesa.
Sanders has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahesa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sanders somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sanders throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanders misses with a punch to the head.
Mahesa is trying to stand back up.
Mahesa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sanders punches Mahesa on the ear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahesa is really stuck here.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sanders.
Sanders is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mahesa up.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but Sanders has full control of the position and if anything, Mahesa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sanders is working the ground and pound. Can Mahesa escape?
Mahesa is rocked!
Sanders throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mahesa!
Mahesa is still in real trouble! Can Sanders finish him?
Mahesa trying to get back to his feet but Sanders is in full control for now.
Sanders is landing with strikes from the back.
Sanders is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sanders gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sanders gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sanders apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahesa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Mahesa has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Dylan (ranked 1840 p4p, 2964 weight class) and Jeffery Berwick (ranked 270 p4p, 403 weight class). Dylan comes into the arena with Darci - On My Own blaring out of the sound system. Nathan Dylan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan swings widly with a right hand
and Berwick counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Dylan off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Berwick follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Dylan was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeffery Berwick!
A relieved looking Jeffery Berwick 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balthazar Baker (ranked 717 p4p, 3195 weight class) and Jared Roughneck (ranked 101 p4p, 451 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balthazar Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looks to throw the jab but Roughneck is out of range.
Baker scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
Roughneck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roughneck manages to avoid it.
Roughneck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baker misses with a hook. Roughneck ducked under it nicely.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker defending well as Roughneck loads up on a big left hand.
Roughneck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baker gets caught flat footed, as Roughneck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker controlling the position.
Roughneck preventing the sweep.
Roughneck slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roughneck is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughneck wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Baker trying to control but Roughneck postures up.
Baker is concentrating on defense, preventing Roughneck from advancing position.
Baker tries to roll over but Roughneck keeps him under control.
Roughneck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roughneck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Roughneck with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baker wants to hold on but Roughneck pushes him away.
Baker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roughneck is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Roughneck has control of the leg.
Roughneck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck controlling the action here.
Baker wants to improve his position but Roughneck is controlling well.
Roughneck trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roughneck is in close to Baker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Roughneck from controlling successfully.
Roughneck chips away with some ground and pound.
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Roughneck defends easily.
Baker looking to control.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roughneck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Roughneck postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Roughneck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roughneck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baker.
Roughneck throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Roughneck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roughneck unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roughneck digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Roughneck connects with a body shot.
Roughneck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roughneck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Roughneck ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roughneck. Roughneck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roughneck needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there.
Roughneck moves away from the strike by Baker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roughneck.
Roughneck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roughneck swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Roughneck's ribs.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Roughneck.
Baker slips under a jab from Roughneck.
Baker lands a big right hand that sends Roughneck crashing to the mat! Baker stays standing though and waves Roughneck back to his feet!
Roughneck is rocked!
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roughneck is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Nice sprawl there from Roughneck as Baker shoots in.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Roughneck to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Roughneck looks to clinch but Baker throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Roughneck taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
After winning the bout, Balthazar Baker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaylord Camara (ranked 224 p4p, 632 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 32 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gaylord Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Skystalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skystalker tries to avoid it.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Camara shows good takedown defense.
Skystalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but Skystalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camara.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skystalker.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camara looks to land a combination but Skystalker avoids it well.
Skystalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Camara misses its target.
Skystalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skystalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara cracks Skystalker with an open hand slap.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Camara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skystalker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camara punishes Skystalker's body with a nice straight punch.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skystalker is standing up over Camara. Camara looks to escape but Skystalker dives into side control.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with the ground and pound.
Skystalker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Skystalker laying and praying for a moment but Camara takes advantage and regains half guard.
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara trying to control but Skystalker postures up.
Skystalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skystalker seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skystalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara throws a good cross that connects.
Skystalker looking to score a takedown here. Camara is defending well but Skystalker drives through and ends up in Camara's guard.
Camara pushes Skystalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gaylord Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Skystalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Skystalker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
Camara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara is looking to slow Skystalker down with leg kicks.
Gaylord Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara is looking to slow Skystalker down with leg kicks.
Camara misses the jab.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Skystalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Skystalker misses with a body kick.
Skystalker connects with an inside leg kick.
Skystalker pushes Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Skystalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker tries to stall but Camara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Camara.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Camara is looking to break free of the clinch but Skystalker has double underhooks.
Skystalker takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara tries a body shot but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Skystalker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camara is able to avoid easily.
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker flicks out a counter leg kick but Camara steps away.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skystalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Skystalker.
Camara swats away the attempt to clinch by Skystalker.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker digs a good hook to Camara's body.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker throws a low kick but Camara avoids it.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands the left hand.
Camara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camara is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Camara circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
A jab from Camara misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
Camara throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Skystalker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Skystalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Skystalker wants to clinch but Camara slips to the side
and Camara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Skystalker misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gaylord Camara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a leg kick which misses Camara's front leg but catches the back leg as Camara tries to avoid it.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
A cross from Camara lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camara is out of range and Skystalker settles back down.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Skystalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Skystalker is out of range.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara misses with a hook. Skystalker ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Skystalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skystalker tries to avoid it.
Camara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camara cracks Skystalker with an open hand slap.
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
Skystalker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker lands with a nice body punch.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara is looking to counter punch.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skystalker to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Camara scores with a jab to the head.
Camara throws a hook but Skystalker blocks it.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skystalker's head.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camara rather than just go for the knockout.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Camara.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Camara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Skystalker misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camara checks it well.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker dives in for a single leg takedown but Camara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Camara.
Skystalker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skystalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
Camara throws the left hand but Skystalker avoids the punch easily.
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a body punch.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Camara breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skystalker.
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Skystalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skystalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camara slips a jab from Skystalker.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camara blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaylord Camara clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Skystalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skystalker looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Skystalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skystalker.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara thuds a left hand into Skystalker's body.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick
and Camara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Skystalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker lands with a good body shot.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara throwing a counter right hand but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skystalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Skystalker blocks the low kick.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skystalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Skystalker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara misses with the combination.
Skystalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Skystalker thinks about the counter body kick.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara lands with a straight right. Skystalker didn't see that one coming.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara connects with the punch.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
Skystalker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker fails with the takedown
and Camara counters with a left to the body.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Camara enables Skystalker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Camara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Camara is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Skystalker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Skystalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Skystalker has Camara pressed against the cage, preventing Camara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skystalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skystalker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camara's corner calls for a 1-2. Camara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara works Skystalker's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Skystalker shoots in and drives through. Camara sprawls well.
Camara is looking to counter punch.
Camara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skystalker.
Skystalker shoots for a double leg takedown but Camara sprawls well. He's pushed Skystalker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Skystalker moves out of range easily.
Skystalker throws a front kick that sends Camara stumbling back into the cage.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gaylord Camara 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. This is the final round!
Skystalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Camara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker throws a combination. Camara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camara sprawls well. Camara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skystalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Skystalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Camara!
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skystalker tries to clinch up
and Camara counters with a right hand to the body.
Camara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Skystalker misses with a looping right.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skystalker counters with a straight right hand.
Skystalker has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skystalker blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Skystalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camara or not.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker stalling in the clinch but Camara improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara manages to break the clinch.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Camara.
Skystalker throws a leg kick
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
Skystalker trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Gaylord Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skystalker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skystalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skystalker seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
Camara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skystalker.
Skystalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head.
Skystalker prevents Camara from improving his position.
Skystalker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anni Skystalker.
I think Camara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaylord Camara!
Gaylord Camara retains his featherweight title!
Gaylord Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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