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WCF WNF 62:Goncalves vs Victor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 2638 p4p, 23258 weight class) and Jank Stank (ranked 344 p4p, 601 weight class). Stank has chosen lil darkie x eddison - drink my piss you nasty slut yeah yeah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jank Stank!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Stank feints the counter takedown.
Stank throws a sloppy head kick and Da Santiago moves out of range easily.
Stank throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Da Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Stank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stank has one of Da Santiago's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stank is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago wants to control but Stank is keeping him busy.
Da Santiago controls the position.
Stank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stank is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stank tries to buck Da Santiago off but Da Santiago is having none of it.
Da Santiago tries for a kimura but Stank is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stank can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Da Santiago stalls from top position.
Stank regains half guard.
Stank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Santiago's back!
Da Santiago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stank's guard. Nice work there by Da Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Santiago is one step ahead there.
Stank keeping full guard, as Da Santiago tries to pass.
Da Santiago being controlled here momentarily.
Stank working a defensive guard but Da Santiago manages to pass into side control anyway.
Da Santiago controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stank is looking to regain half guard here but Da Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Santiago is trying to get an arm triangle but Stank is defending well.
Da Santiago has hold of Stank's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stank tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Da Santiago cranks the arm and Stank screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stank, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alessio Da Santiago!
An out of breath Alessio Da Santiago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jank Stank was interviewed post fight and said 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Wright (ranked 3758 p4p, 2365 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 440 p4p, 291 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Jameison's guard.
Wright passes Jameison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jameison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Jameison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jameison wants it to stay on the feet.
Jameison gets a clinch.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Jameison. Jameison maintains the clinch.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Jameison lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Jameison takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Wright is rocked!
 It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Jameison dances in with a quick combination. Wright is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jameison snaps Wright's head back. Wright stumbles backwards against the cage. Jameison steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wright's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wright just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jennson Jameison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Hooper (ranked 3679 p4p, 3287 weight class) and Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 497 p4p, 460 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danilo Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper forces Fizzelstiks back against the cage and clinches.
Hooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper pushes Fizzelstiks up against the cage in a clinch.
Fizzelstiks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper moves in looking to clinch but Fizzelstiks pushes him off.
Hooper scores with a three punch combo!
Fizzelstiks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fizzelstiks missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fizzelstiks.
Hooper digs a good hook to Fizzelstiks's body.
Hooper has managed to clinch.
Hooper breaks the clinch.
Fizzelstiks swats away the attempt to clinch by Hooper.
A little jabbing left from Fizzelstiks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Fizzelstiks misses.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fizzelstiks moves away.
A little jabbing left from Fizzelstiks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hooper.
Hooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Hooper catches Fizzelstiks right on the button with a cross.
Hooper tries to clinch up.
Danilo Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Fizzelstiks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hooper scores with the left hand. Fizzelstiks knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hooper. Those never looked like landing.
Hooper misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fizzelstiks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fizzelstiks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fizzelstiks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fizzelstiks connects with the punch.
Fizzelstiks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fizzelstiks throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Hooper. Those never looked like landing.
Hooper lands with a cross.
Fizzelstiks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Hooper misses.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Fizzelstiks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hooper throws a combination. Fizzelstiks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fizzelstiks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fizzelstiks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hooper misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Fizzelstiks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.
Fizzelstiks slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Danga de danga de dang - Hooper scores with a four punch combination!
Hooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hooper rushes Fizzelstiks and presses him up against the cage.
Fizzelstiks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fizzelstiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooper is looking to clinch.
Fizzelstiks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fizzelstiks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooper throws a nice looking combination but Fizzelstiks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fizzelstiks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hooper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fizzelstiks counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Hooper dominated that round.
That's time! Hooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fizzelstiks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hooper and sends Fizzelstiks crashing to the mat! Hooper follows him down to the mat - Fizzelstiks regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Fizzelstiks is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hooper in particular looking to stall.
Fizzelstiks is still in real trouble! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper passes to side control.
Fizzelstiks seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fizzelstiks some visible discomfort.
Hooper wants to take a breather but Fizzelstiks manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hooper clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fizzelstiks lands a jab to the head.
Hooper connects with a crisp jab.
Hooper lands a glancing blow to the side of Fizzelstiks's head.
Hooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Fizzelstiks counters with a huge left! Hooper is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fizzelstiks isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hooper from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fizzelstiks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
An out of breath Jermaine Fizzelstiks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 1041 p4p, 6149 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 65 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Wagner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagner misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackburn wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn shoots in and bounces Wagner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blackburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Blackburn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wagner is rocked!
Blackburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wagner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wagner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wagner is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big shot lands for Blackburn! That's hurt Wagner! Will he recover? Blackburn fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Rua (ranked 888 p4p, 1244 weight class) and Jonathan Archer (ranked 130 p4p, 181 weight class). Rua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Champion. Archer has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Method Man as his entrance music. Sasha Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua moves away from the strike by Archer.
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rua misses with a combination
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua scores with a decent looking hook.
Archer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!
Archer moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rua misses with the combination.
Archer slips under a jab.
Rua takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua is looking to counter the offense by Archer and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Rua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer with a jab.
Rua is rocked!
Archer ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rua out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
A very excited looking Jonathan Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bennett (ranked 2052 p4p, 2534 weight class) and Nick Rodriquez (ranked 260 p4p, 306 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by Tyron Woodley . Robert Bennett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robert Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
Rodriquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennett smiles and moves away.
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriquez momentarily.
It looks like Nick Rodriquez has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriquez.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Robert Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
It seemed like Rodriquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriquez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bennett regains guard immediately.
Rodriquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Bennett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bennett being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriquez stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodriquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bennett's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Rodriquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rodriquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rodriquez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bennett is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rodriquez yanks on the arm and Bennett is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rodriquez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 1175 p4p, 1064 weight class) and Marcellus Legionarius (ranked 178 p4p, 160 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Super Freak. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcellus Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legionarius wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Legionarius is looking for the big counter here.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Legionarius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legionarius swinging wildly here.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Legionarius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Legionarius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Legionarius looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Legionarius just gets out of the way.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Legionarius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legionarius misses with a jab to the body
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
It looks like Marcellus Legionarius has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Legionarius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams wants to clinch up but Legionarius keeps it at a distance.
Legionarius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legionarius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Juice Williams has been cut.
A combination from Legionarius does no damage.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Legionarius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Legionarius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Legionarius bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
A low kick from Legionarius misses
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Legionarius avoids the head kick by Williams.
Legionarius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Legionarius tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Legionarius cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Legionarius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williams to stand back up!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legionarius misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Legionarius misses with the combination.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Legionarius off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Williams misses.
Legionarius connects with a single shot there.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Legionarius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius misses with a two punch combination.
Legionarius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Legionarius moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Legionarius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legionarius.
Williams throws a body punch but Legionarius moves out of range.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Legionarius misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Legionarius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Williams is rocked!
Juice Williams's cut is getting worse.
Marcellus Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legionarius circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams wants to stay close but Legionarius steps back to make room for something. Williams seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Legionarius and Williams drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcellus Legionarius!
Marcellus Legionarius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Juice Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'I fell short tonight. I’ll take a week off and get back in the gym'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 1149 p4p, 2264 weight class) and Hukkelberry Flint (ranked 126 p4p, 230 weight class). Flint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Farmer Song. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Flint is avoiding it.
Flint looking to score a takedown here. Barbosa is defending well but Flint drives through and ends up in Barbosa's guard.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Flint wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flint is aware though and is defending well.
Flint keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Flint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flint has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to hold Flint in close to prevent damage but Flint has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flint lands a nice short elbow.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Flint has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Flint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flint keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barbosa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flint, pushing him back against the cage.
Flint prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flint tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa tries to work over Flint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Flint's head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Flint blocks it.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Flint.
Flint trying to land knees to the body.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Flint has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
Flint lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barbosa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Flint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flint somewhat.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Flint's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flint shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flint gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flint looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Flint fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Flint makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flint told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flint postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa clinches up with Flint and pushes him back against the cage.
Flint prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flint wants a takedown.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around?
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flint's elbow.
Flint wants to stall.
Flint drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint misses with a takedown attempt - Barbosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
Flint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flint shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flint.
Flint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
As Flint backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Flint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Barbosa.
Flint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Flint is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa tries to work over Flint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flint has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
Flint looking for a takedown.
Flint tries for a takedown but Barbosa manages to get underhooks.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Barbosa cracks Flint with a nice body shot.
Flint is breathing heavily.
Flint drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Flint's body. Flint takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flint checks a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Flint moves out of range.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Flint's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flint.
Barbosa jabs at Flint's body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flint.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Flint walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flint looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flint. Flint circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Flint avoids it well.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Flint with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flint scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Flint checks it.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Flint misses with a takedown attempt - Barbosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flint backs up against the cage.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flint manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa cracks Flint with an open hand slap.
Flint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Flint's head.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flint is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint fails with the takedown.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flint's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flint is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flint, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flint or not.
Flint wants a takedown.
Flint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flint.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flint.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa gets through Flint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa cracks Flint with a nice body shot.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Flint's ribcage. Flint let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Flint to his knees! Barbosa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
A very excited looking Daniel Barbosa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycen Solo (ranked 835 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 128 p4p, 158 weight class). Vanorden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Unstoppable kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solo in his tracks.
Solo looks for a takedown but Vanorden sprawls well.
Vanorden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Nice sprawl there from Vanorden as Solo shoots in.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden instigates a clinch.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Vanorden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Solo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanorden cracks Solo with an open hand slap.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo tries to counter with a takedown but Vanorden is quick to defend against it.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
Vanorden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solo.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solo's elbow.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden cracks Solo with a nice body shot.
Solo has Vanorden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanorden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Solo is trying to drag Vanorden to the mat but Vanorden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Solo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanorden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden gets underhooks to prevent Solo's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden cracks Solo with a nice body shot.
Solo being controlled against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Solo up against the cage.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Solo controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Solo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vanorden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo is not going to allow Vanorden to sit and survive in this position.
Solo misses with a punch to the head.
Vanorden tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Solo throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vanorden to escape the position.
Solo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Vanorden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Solo missing with punches from the back.
Vanorden trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
We've been hearing good reports from Solo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Solo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Solo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vanorden covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Solo controlling well, preventing Vanorden from escaping the position.
Solo misses with an elbow to the head.
Solo gets his hands free as Vanorden looks to control.
Vanorden tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vanorden wants to control his opponent's hands but Solo gets his hands free.
Solo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Vanorden tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vanorden tries to escape the position.
Solo gets his hands free as Vanorden looks to control.
Solo controlling well, preventing Vanorden from escaping the position.
Solo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vanorden could be in trouble here!
Solo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Solo has the hooks in. Vanorden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vanorden covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Solo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Solo avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Solo prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Solo is trying to drag Vanorden to the mat but Vanorden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Vanorden.
Solo prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Solos head.
Solo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Vanorden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vanorden tests Solo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the body.
Solo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Solo's head.
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Solo ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanorden tries to work over Solo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Solo is looking for a takedown.
Solo tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solo's elbow.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solo.
Come on Vanorden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Solo letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Vanorden receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden tries to work over Solo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Solo has Vanorden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vanorden tumbling to the mat - Solo dives into Vanorden's guard.
Vanorden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Vanorden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vanorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Vanorden.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is continuing to stall.
Solo trying to control here.
Solo 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.
Vanorden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
Solo is looking to control Vanorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Vanorden trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
Vanorden wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Vanorden keeps trying to improve his position.
Vanorden slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Solo ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Vanorden.
Vanorden slowing the pace effectively.
Solo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vanorden leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vanorden with a hook.
Solo moves forwards but Vanorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanorden throws a hook but Solo blocks it.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Solo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vanorden 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.
Vanorden is still trying to improve position.
Vanorden pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vanorden is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Vanorden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jaycen Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solo 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.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Solo postures up and lands a big shot to Vanorden's brow.
Solo is fighting to break Vanorden's control of his arms but Vanorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The adventures of Vanorden the control monster continue. Boring.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanorden with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Solo keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vanorden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vanorden slips nicely into half guard.
Vanorden is pressing down on Solo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solo is holding on for now.
Solo tries to roll over but Vanorden keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solo trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanorden in particular looking to stall.
Vanorden prevents Solo from improving his position.
Vanorden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Vanorden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanorden controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaycen Solo was interviewed post fight and said 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 161 p4p, 350 weight class) and Caio Victor (ranked 24 p4p, 44 weight class). Caio Victor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Goncalves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Victor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goncalves is looking to chop away at Victor's legs.
Victor dives in and grabs Goncalves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goncalves pushes down on Victor's head and hops out.
Victor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
We've been told by Goncalves's head coaches at Arcalimon Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Victor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Victor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goncalves circles away.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Victor misses with a double jab
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor throws a combination that misses
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Goncalves, right into the meat of the thigh.
Victor misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Goncalves as he checks the leg kick.
Victor throws a series of punches but Goncalves avoids them all with ease.
Goncalves throws a big counter combination but Victor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Victor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Victor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Victor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
Victor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goncalves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goncalves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Victor fails with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goncalves is looking to counter punch.
Guilherme Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Victor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Victor throws a sloppy head kick
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victor throws a sloppy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Victor with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a big right hand! Oh Victor is in trouble here! Goncalves follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Goncalves!
Guilherme Goncalves retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Guilherme Goncalves 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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