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Highland 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 2898 p4p, 4596 weight class) and Zach Ulibarri (ranked 433 p4p, 612 weight class). Siale Veainu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zach Ulibarri!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulibarri closes the distance but Veainu moves to the side
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Ulibarri toppling to the canvas! Ulibarri scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Veainu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ulibarri tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Veainu wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BH Turner (ranked 2579 p4p, 3724 weight class) and Caligola Daskalakis (ranked 263 p4p, 351 weight class). Caligola Daskalakis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BH Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caligola Daskalakis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Daskalakis tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daskalakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner has clasped his hands together around Daskalakis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Turner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daskalakis some visible discomfort.
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daskalakis manages to get back to half guard.
Turner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner prevents Daskalakis from improving his position.
Daskalakis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've been hearing that Turner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Turner is working for a submission of some sort.
Turner prevents Daskalakis from improving his position.
Daskalakis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daskalakis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner won't allow Daskalakis to sweep him here.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daskalakis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daskalakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daskalakis dives on top into guard.
Daskalakis distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daskalakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daskalakis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daskalakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the position.
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daskalakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daskalakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daskalakis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daskalakis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daskalakis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been informed that Daskalakis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daskalakis scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daskalakis content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caligola Daskalakis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daskalakis clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daskalakis.
 It looks like BH Turner has been cut.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is working for takedown but Daskalakis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BH Turner. 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.
Turner pulls guard successfully.
Turner has his foot on Daskalakis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daskalakis works his way back into a safe position though.
Daskalakis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daskalakis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daskalakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner is looking for a triangle but Daskalakis pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalakis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daskalakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daskalakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 Turner is rocked!
Daskalakis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daskalakis postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Turner covers up, he's hurt! Daskalakis keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Daskalakis and the ref steps in to end the fight! Daskalakis can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis!
Caligola Daskalakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
BH Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'shit happens'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Shields (ranked 2286 p4p, 2998 weight class) and Shakir Khan (ranked 237 p4p, 298 weight class). Calvin Shields has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Shakir Khan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan.
Shields lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shields bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Shields's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields lands an elbow.
Shields in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Khan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shields in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Khan taking a bit of punishment here - Shields scoring with strikes.
Shields working the ground and pound.
Shields cracks Khan with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is holding Shields down, trying to stall.
Khan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shields cracks Khan with a big right hand but Khan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shields slows the pace down.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Khan taking a bit of punishment here - Shields scoring with strikes.
Shields 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.
Shields cracks Khan with a big right hand but Khan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shields in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shields working the body and head with strikes.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shields tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khan is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shields avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Khan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields controlling the pace for now.
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Shields looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shields scoring with strikes but Khan is staying in there.
Khan is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shields controlling from mount.
Shields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 Khan is rocked!
Shields postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Khan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shields and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vani Yani (ranked 3814 p4p, 2950 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 200 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vani Yani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yani's head.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yani is retaining full guard.
Yani looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Yani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Yani keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Yani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yani manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Yani's guard.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Yani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yani manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Yani's guard.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Yani.
Yani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Yani's legs - danger averted.
Yani is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson controlling from the top position.
Yani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson trying to control but Yani is working from the bottom.
Yani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yani keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yani's guard.
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yani is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yani is looking to improve his position.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yani regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Yani is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani gets back to half guard.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yani.
Yani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson pushes down on Yani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Yani.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Yani won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control. Yani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yani is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Yani is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Henderson tries for a kimura but Yani is defending well.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Yani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yani is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yani sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Yani is trying to get back to full guard.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yani tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani punching from the bottom.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yani sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vani Yani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Yani is having none of it.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yani defending well though.
Yani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani looking for submissions off his back.
Yani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yani actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson moves into full mount! Yani won't be happy about that!
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Henderson has hold of Yani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yani manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yani tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson wants to control but Yani is keeping him busy.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Yani defends the submission attempt.
Harry Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Yani defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Henderson!
A relieved looking Harry Henderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dulo (ranked 2216 p4p, 5141 weight class) and Gilbert Quirk (ranked 230 p4p, 416 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Dulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gilbert Quirk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulo shoots for a takedown but Quirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dulo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quirk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dulo.
Dulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dulo shoots in but Quirk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Dulo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dulo darts in looking for a takedown but Quirk gets double underhooks and turns Dulo into the cage.
Dulo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quirk is leaning against Dulo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Quirk.
Quirk breaks from the clinch.
Alexander Dulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dulo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quirk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Quirk pushes Dulo up against the cage in a clinch.
Quirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quirk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quirk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dulo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dulo looks for a takedown but Quirk sprawls well.
Quirk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dulo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quirk stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quirk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dulo under the eye.
Quirk scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dulo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quirk counters with a stiff right hand.
Dulo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quirk as he jumps to the side.
Dulo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Quirk. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dulo. Quirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quirk tries a quick counter leg kick but Dulo is wise to it.
Quirk rushes Dulo and presses him up against the cage.
Quirk manages to break the clinch.
Dulo goes for a double leg but Quirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quirk continues to drive forward.
Quirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quirk misses with the combination.
Dulo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quirk lands with a nice combination. Dulo backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Quirk misses.
Dulo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quirk looks to land a combination. Dulo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quirk lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quirk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dulo manages to avoid it.
Dulo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quirk gets caught flat footed, as Dulo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dulo scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quirk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quirk is trying to keep Dulo in close.
Dulo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dulo is in close to Quirk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dulo postures up and lands a big shot to Quirk's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dulo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quirk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dulo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dulo throws a big elbow that misses.
Quirk has momentary wrist control but Dulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Dulo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dulo distracts Quirk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dulo won't allow Quirk to get back to his feet.
Quirk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dulo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dulo won't allow Quirk to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Quirk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dulo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quirk circles away.
Dulo goes for a double leg but Quirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quirk continues to drive forward.
Quirk stalls.
Quirk lands an uppercut.
Quirk is pushing Dulo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quirk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dulo rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilbert Quirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dulo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dulo 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.
Quirk trying to control but Dulo postures up.
Alexander Dulo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dulo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dulo drops an elbow to the side of Quirk's head.
Dulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quirk's head.
Dulo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dulo working Quirk over with strikes.
Dulo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dulo throwing shots but Quirk is blocking nicely.
Dulo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dulo is nestled in close to Quirk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dulo working the head and body with strikes.
Dulo winds up and cracks Quirk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dulo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dulo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quirk is rocked!
Quirk missing with punches from the bottom.
Quirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dulo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Quirk is still in real trouble! Can Dulo finish him?
Dulo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulo working Quirk over with strikes.
Dulo 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.
Quirk wants to improve his position but Dulo is controlling well.
Dulo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dulo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dulo lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Dulo there.
Dulo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dulo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dulo working Quirk over with strikes.
Dulo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dulo thows a huge punch but Quirk dodges it nicely.
Dulo lands a big elbow - Quirk is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dulo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Dulo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mogens Pedersen (ranked 3004 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Aisland Bounser (ranked 399 p4p, 320 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mogens Pedersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aisland Bounser!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pedersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bounser did well to prevent Pedersen getting side control.
Well, if Pedersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bounser is looking to improve his position.
Bounser is trying to maintain the position but Pedersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pedersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bounser can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bounser pushes Pedersen off looking to stand but Pedersen dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Pedersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bounser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pedersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pedersen stays in close to Bounser's body and controls the position.
Pedersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pedersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bounser is keeping the position for now.
Pedersen won't allow Bounser to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bounser has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pedersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedersen wants to control from the top but Bounser keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bounser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bounser lands in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bounser working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pedersen pulls Bounser in to control the position.
Pedersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedersen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bounser manages to get himself to full guard.
Pedersen forces his way into half guard.
Bounser is looking to improve his position.
Pedersen controlling the action here.
Bounser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pedersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pedersen's back!
Pedersen is really stuck here.
Pedersen breaks Bounser's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pedersen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pedersen controls the position from side control.
Bounser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mogens Pedersen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bounser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bounser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bounser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedersen dives in and scores a takedown into Bounser's guard.
Pedersen trying to control but Bounser is working from the bottom.
Pedersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bounser can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersen won't allow Bounser to get back to his feet.
Pedersen wants to control from the top but Bounser keeps moving.
Pedersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pedersen trying to control but Bounser is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bounser pinned against the cage. Bounser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogens Pedersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedersen misses with a takedown
and Bounser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bounser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Bounser tries to sprawl out of it but Pedersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bounser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bounser throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pedersen has his takedown stuffed
and Bounser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Bounser tries to sprawl out of it but Pedersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bounser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bounser fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pedersen to the ground. Bounser is now in Pedersen's guard.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Bounser from controlling successfully.
Bounser postures up in Pedersen's guard and throws a big left but Pedersen blocks it.
Bounser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bounser trying to control but Pedersen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bounser lands a couple of elbows.
Pedersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bounser defends well.
Bounser trying to control but Pedersen is working from the bottom.
Bounser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pedersen trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bounser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pedersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bounser defends well.
Bounser landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bounser controls the pace.
Bounser wants to control from the top but Pedersen keeps moving.
Pedersen has control of Bounser's left arm, preventing Bounser from doing any damage.
Bounser postures up and lands a big shot to Pedersen's brow.
Bounser is in close to Pedersen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pedersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pedersen looking to control.
Mogens Pedersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounser stopping the sweep attempt from Pedersen.
Pedersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bounser's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aisland Bounser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pedersen shoots for a takedown but Bounser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pedersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bounser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pedersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bounser is staying active underneath Pedersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bounser tries to roll over but Pedersen keeps him under control.
Pedersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bounser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pedersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bounser has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounser wants to improve his position but Pedersen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounser has a hand on Pedersen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pedersen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bounser is trying desperately to improve position.
Pedersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bounser is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bounser is squirming around, avoiding Pedersen's attempts to control the action.
Pedersen fails to take his opponent's back.
Pedersen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bounser is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bounser and Pedersen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pedersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pedersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bounser is trying to escape the position but Pedersen is controlling the position.
Bounser wants to control but Pedersen postures up.
Bounser is being controlled here.
Bounser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pedersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Pedersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bounser struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bounser stuffs the takedown.
Pedersen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogens Pedersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pedersen.
Bounser was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bounser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bounser does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pedersen fails with the takedown
and Bounser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bounser lands a big shot that drops Pedersen! Can he finish him?
Pedersen is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aisland Bounser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bounser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aisland Bounser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Phillips (ranked 2853 p4p, 2005 weight class) and Jens Neustadt (ranked 153 p4p, 115 weight class). The key to victory for Pedro Phillips has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Neustadt!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neustadt, pushing him back against the cage.
Neustadt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Neustadt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Neustadt won't allow it.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Neustadt managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Neustadt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neustadt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Neustadt avoids the damage to the body.
Neustadt lands a knee to the body.
Phillips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Neustadt is controlling him.
Phillips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips.
Neustadt missing with knees to the body.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Neustadt.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neustadt blocking some punches.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Neustadt trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neustadt blocks it with crossed arms.
Neustadt missing with knees to the body.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Neustadt has the dominant position.
Phillips is looking to break free of the clinch but Neustadt has double underhooks.
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phillips is trying to push Neustadt away but Neustadt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neustadt missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Neustadt landing knees to the body.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phillips connects with a nice looking jab.
Phillips attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Neustadt wants to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phillips.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Neustadt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pedro Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neustadt avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
Phillips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phillips blocks it with crossed arms.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Neustadt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Neustadt scores a nice knee to the body.
Neustadt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phillips in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neustadt.
Phillips throws a punch but it's blocked by Neustadt.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Neustadt won't allow it.
Neustadt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Neustadt connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neustadt tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Neustadt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neustadt tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neustadt lands a nice knee to the body.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phillips misses with a knee to the head.
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Neustadt.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Neustadt.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jens Neustadt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neustadt clinches up against the cage.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neustadt blocks it with crossed arms.
Neustadt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Neustadt with a knee to the head.
Neustadt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Neustadt has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phillips.
Neustadt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phillips in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Neustadt misses with a knee strike.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neustadt blocks it with crossed arms.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neustadt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
Phillips scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phillips throws a nice head kick!
Phillips closes the distance and pushes Neustadt back into the cage.
Jens Neustadt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Neustadt tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips throws a punch but it's blocked by Neustadt.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Neustadt has the dominant position.
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Neustadt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Neustadt missing with knees to the body.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Neustadt won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neustadt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Neustadt avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Phillips tries to break free but Neustadt pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Neustadt avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neustadts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neustadt.
Neustadt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Neustadt misses with a knee to the head.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phillips blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neustadt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neustadt wants to counter with a clinch but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pedro Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Neustadt wants to counter with a clinch but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Neustadt in a clinch.
Neustadt crunches a lovely knee into Phillips's ribcage.
Phillips misses with a body punch.
Neustadt blocking some punches.
Phillips tries to circle away but Neustadt has him pinned against the cage.
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neustadt tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Neustadt.
Neustadt misses with a knee to the head.
Neustadt misses with a knee to the head.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Neustadt is controlling the position.
Neustadt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Neustadt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips wants to break free but Neustadt has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Neustadt obliges.
Phillips working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neustadt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neustadt crunches a lovely knee into Phillips's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neustadt scores with a knee to the head.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Neustadt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Neustadt closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Neustadt trying to land knees to the body.
Neustadt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Neustadt is blocking nicely.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Neustadt keeps him there for the moment.
Neustadt trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Neustadt.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Neustadt.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neustadt has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Neustadt tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Neustadt misses with a knee strike.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Phillips is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
Neustadt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips lands a good knee to the midsection. Neustadt won't want to take too many of those.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
Neustadt avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Neustadt with a knee to the head.
Neustadt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Neustadt is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Neustadt.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Neustadt has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neustadt tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Neustadt tries to counter with a clinch but Phillips shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phillips is looking to chop away at Neustadt's legs.
Neustadt blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Neustadt wants to counter with a clinch but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips clinches up with Neustadt and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Neustadt is controlling the position.
Neustadt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neustadt working Phillips over with knees to the body.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phillips looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neustadt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neustadt gets tackled into the cage by Phillips. Phillips maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neustadt.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Neustadt has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips avoiding damage as Neustadt throws knees to the body.
Pedro Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neustadt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Neustadt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips throws a push kick but Neustadt slaps the foot to one side.
Phillips misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt takes one to the side of the head.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Neustadt moved out of range nicely.
Phillips sets himself, and Neustadt steps forward looking for the clinch! Phillips avoids it this time.
Neustadt has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Neustadt misses with a knee strike.
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!
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
Neustadt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Neustadt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Neustadt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neustadt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Neustadt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 1516 p4p, 3695 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 163 p4p, 348 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Jitsu moved out of range.
Jitsu throws a counter combo.
Jitsu moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Jitsu walks into a left hand.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard.
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Jitsu wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza moves nicely into side control.
Jitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Azevedo Souza advances to full mount.
Jitsu tries to reverse the position but Azevedo Souza maintains control.
Azevedo Souza wants to take Jitsu's back here but Jitsu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza takes Jitsu's back.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke from the back.
Azevedo Souza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jitsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jitsu turns into Azevedo Souza and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to stand up but Azevedo Souza won't let him.
Jitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jitsu passes into half guard.
Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Azevedo Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Jitsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azevedo Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jitsu is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jitsu controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Jitsu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azevedo Souza to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Azevedo Souza has advanced to mount!
Jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jitsu wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza working for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu is in no mood to give up.
Jitsu prevents Azevedo Souza from taking his back.
Azevedo Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jitsu is surviving well by controlling Azevedo Souza's body position as best he can.
Azevedo Souza fails to move to back control.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Azevedo Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azevedo Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Jitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Jitsu ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
Jitsu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Jitsu is out of range.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Jitsu is out of range.
Jitsu throws out a counter right but Azevedo Souza avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azevedo Souza.
Jitsu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jitsu manages to end up in side control.
Jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jitsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Jitsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jitsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Jitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard.
Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza pushing down on Jitsu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jitsu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Jitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo Souza.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Azevedo Souza's head to control him but Azevedo Souza postures up.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jitsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza passes Jitsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard but Azevedo Souza has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azevedo Souza works to advance to full mount. Jitsu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jitsu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azevedo Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jitsu! But no joy.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jitsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azevedo Souza wants to land a leg kick but Jitsu is out of range.
Azevedo Souza lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Jitsu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azevedo Souza forces Jitsu back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Azevedo Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azevedo Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azevedo Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azevedo Souza has escaped and now he's on top!
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Azevedo Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Azevedo Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Jitsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Azevedo Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard.
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Azevedo Souza is controlling well.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Azevedo Souza has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu has given up his back. Will we see Azevedo Souza going for some submissions?
Jitsu tries to break free.
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke from the back.
Jitsu tries to roll but Azevedo Souza sticks to his back.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza manages to sink in the hooks.
Jitsu tries to escape but Azevedo Souza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitsu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Azevedo Souza gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke but no joy.
Jitsu breaks Azevedo Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azevedo Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miguel Azevedo Souza made sure he mentioned Reedok, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Wassermann (ranked 1540 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Rory Wexler (ranked 203 p4p, 259 weight class). The key to victory for KJ Wassermann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Wassermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rory Wexler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexler misses with a body shot.
Wexler loads up on a big right hand but Wassermann slips the punch.
Wassermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wexler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wassermann staying out of range there.
A jab from Wexler misses.
Wassermann misses with an uppercut.
Wexler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wassermann manages to avoid it.
Wexler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wassermann.
Wassermann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wexler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wassermann.
Wassermann cracks Wexler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wassermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wassermann misses with a wild body shot.
Wassermann blocks a jab.
Wassermann misses with a straight left.
Wexler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wassermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wassermann scores with a hook to the body. Wexler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wexler throws a looping overhand right but Wassermann ducks down to avoid it.
Wexler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wexler wants to counter the offense by Wassermann and move into the clinch position.
Wexler throws a jab when Wassermann was well out of range.
Rory Wexler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wassermann lands with a hook. Wexler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wassermann slips under a jab from Wexler.
Wassermann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wexler throws out a loose jab but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wassermann, as that shot connected.
Wexler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wexler throws a body punch but Wassermann moves out of range.
Wexler lands a right hook to the body.
Wexler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wassermann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wexler pushes Wassermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Wassermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wexler misses with the head strike.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Wexler misses with a body punch.
Wexler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler presses Wassermann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wexler tries a body shot but Wassermann blocks it.
Wexler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wexler lands with a light punch inside.
Wassermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wassermann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wassermann cracks a nice hook into Wexler's ribs.
Wexler with a hook.
Wassermann throws a series of punches but Wexler avoids them all with ease.
Wexler misses the shot to the body.
Wassermann staying out of range there.
Wassermann lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wassermann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wexler throws a hook but Wassermann blocks it.
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wexler was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.
Wassermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wexler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wassermann manages to avoid it.
Wexler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wassermann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wassermann misses with a body shot.
Wexler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wassermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexler.
Wexler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Wassermann.
Wexler lands with a shot to the body.
Wassermann scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wexler throws a hook to the side of Wassermann's head but Wassermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wassermann throws a good cross that connects.
Wassermann walks into a straight right hand from Wexler.
Wexler slips under a jab from Wassermann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wexler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wassermann misses with a hook.
Wexler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wexler throws a shot from downtown. Wassermann moves away and avoids it.
Wassermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexler moves away.
Wexler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Wexler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Wexler.
Wexler throws a body punch but Wassermann moves out of range.
Wexler moves forwards but Wassermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wassermann looks to land a combination but Wexler avoids it well.
Wassermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wexler misses with a body shot
and Wassermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wexler tries to clinch up
and Wassermann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Wassermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wexler throws a jab but it's blocked by Wassermann.
Wassermann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wassermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Wexler.
The crowd cheers as Wassermann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wexler doesn't seem phased though.
KJ Wassermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Wexler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wassermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wassermann cracks Wexler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexler.
Wexler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wassermann.
Wexler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wassermann connects with a body shot that sends Wexler's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wassermann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wassermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Wassermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wexler.
Wexler thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wassermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wassermann. Wexler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wassermann throws a jab when Wexler was well out of range.
Wassermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Wexler with a hook.
Wassermann lands a jab to the head.
Wexler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wassermann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Wassermann.
Wexler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Wassermann cracks Wexler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wassermann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wassermann walks into a left hand.
Wexler misses with a looping right.
Wexler slips a straight right by Wassermann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler throws a hook to the side of Wassermann's head but Wassermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wassermann throws a right and a left that Wexler avoids nicely.
Wexler tries to counter with a clinch but Wassermann shakes him off and moves away.
Wassermann lands with a right hand.
Wexler takes a swing at Wassermann's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wexler was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.
Wexler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wassermann.
Wexler throws a right hand that misses
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wexler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Wexler misses its intended target.
Wassermann slips a jab from Wexler.
Wassermann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wexler throws a big shot that misses.
Wexler misses with an uppercut.
Wassermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexler moves away.
Wexler wants to counter the offense by Wassermann and move into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wexler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wassermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wassermann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wexler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wexler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wassermann misses with a hook.
Wexler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wexler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler looks to land a right hand but Wassermann moved out of range.
Wexler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wexler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wexler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wassermann.
It looked like Wassermann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wassermann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wassermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wexler's hands.
Wexler looks to score with a jab to the body but Wassermann is just out of range.
Wexler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wexler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wexler misses the jab.
Wexler misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Wassermann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wexler moves into the clinch successfully.
Wassermann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
Wexler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler struggles to land a body shot inside as Wassermann controls his hands.
Wexler is still on wobbly legs! Can Wassermann finish him?
Wexler misses with the head strike.
Wexler seems to have recovered his senses.
Wassermann tries to work over Wexler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wexler tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wexler as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler working aggressively here.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Wexler.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action.
Wexler lands a shoulder strike.
Wexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann stalling in the clinch but Wexler improves position.
Wassermann pushes Wexler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wexler lands a nice uppercut.
Wexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wexler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rory Wexler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wexler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rory Wexler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wassermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Wexler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wassermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wassermann gets tackled into the cage by Wexler. Wexler maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Wexler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Wassermann - that landed with a thud.
Wexler misses with a body punch.
Wexler lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wexler scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler lands a body shot.
Wexler has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Wassermann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wexler or not.
Still in the clinch, Wexler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wexler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wexler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wexler misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wexler.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Wexler.
A shot in the inside from Wexler.
A short right from Wexler on the inside.
Wexler has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Wexler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann tries to stall but Wexler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Wexler lands a hook that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann lands a hook that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Wexler gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wexler lands with a light punch inside.
Wassermann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wassermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wexler gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wexler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wexler tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
Wexler tries to throw a body punch but Wassermann avoids it by throwing Wexler back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Wassermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wexler.
Wexler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wexler throws a head punch that misses.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action.
A short left from Wexler.
Wexler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wassermann's elbow.
A short right from Wexler on the inside.
Wassermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Wexler.
Wassermann tries to break the clinch but Wexler is controlling the position.
Wexler gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann lands a right hand.
Wassermann trying to stall but Wexler improves his position.
Wexler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wassermann or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wexler lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wexler scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wexler lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wexler can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Wexler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wexler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wassermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann is trying to stall.
Wexler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wexler is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wexler scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wexler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Wexler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wexler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rory Wexler!
Our winner, Rory Wexler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Lesnar (ranked 1011 p4p, 499 weight class) and Needle Dick (ranked 110 p4p, 59 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lesnar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Next Big Thing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Needle Dick!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Dick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Dick avoids it well and moves away.
Dick throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnar's shoulder, as Lesnar tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dick sprawls and moves away.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Dick avoids it well and moves away.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Dick misses.
Dick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar.
Dick misses with a hook.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Dick is quick to defend against it.
Dick cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.
Dick misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick connects with a body shot.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Dick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar defending well as Dick loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
Lesnar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick lands a nice looking body shot.
Dick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesnar's head.
Dick jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dick scores with a hook.
Dick lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
Dick trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Dick tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Dick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dick trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dick is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dick avoid being mounted?
Lesnar working Dick over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dick trying to control here.
Dick taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
Dick wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Lesnar prevents Dick from improving his position.
Dick wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Dick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar working Dick over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying to control but can't.
Dick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dick.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Dick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dick is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar distracts Dick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Dick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lesnar being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Needle Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dick tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Needle Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar working Dick over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple.
Lesnar is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position.
Titus Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick looking to control.
Dick pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now.
Dick managing to control the position.
Lesnar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lesnar distracts Dick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar cracks Dick with a solid left hand.
Dick is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Dick is controlling Lesnar's posture.
Dick is continuing to stall.
Dick is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lesnar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dick is looking for a sweep.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar lands some shots froms side control.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Dick is working from the bottom.
Dick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dick can't do much from the bottom here.
Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesnar working away.
Dick is trying to get back to half guard.
Dick struggling a bit here.
Lesnar scoring with punches from side control.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Dick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lesnar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Dick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dick's face.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dick is rocked!
Dick wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Dick is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesnar trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Lesnar raining down shots from the mount!
Dick is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him?
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dick wants it to stay on the feet.
Dick seems to have recovered his senses.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Dick manages to get back to half guard.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple.
Dick has his hands clasped together around Lesnar's back. He's all about the action.
Lesnar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick is squirming around, avoiding Lesnar's attempts to control the action.
Dick tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
The referee warns Dick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dick is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount.
Lesnar working Dick over with strikes here.
Dick reaches up and holds on to Lesnar to control the position.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dick is rocked!
Dick is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Dick is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him?
Lesnar postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
Titus Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion!
Titus Lesnar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Needle Dick stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eat a dick, fucker!'.
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