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WCF 98: Tzeng vs Blackburn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joro Paveto (ranked 1256 p4p, 3134 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 73 p4p, 199 weight class). Paveto comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. Sanders is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shooter Gang. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joro Paveto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paveto scores with a nice head shot.
Joro Paveto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paveto throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Paveto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paveto throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Paveto scores with a body shot.
Jab by Paveto.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paveto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paveto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Paveto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders walks into a jab.
Paveto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paveto scores with a nice right hand.
Paveto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paveto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paveto scores with a shot to the body.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Paveto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves out of range as Paveto strikes.
Sanders slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paveto scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paveto throws a poor cross that misses
and Paveto is countered with a crisp right hand from Sanders that sends him to the canvas! Sanders follows him to the mat into side control.
 Paveto is rocked!
 It looks like Joro Paveto has been cut.
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Paveto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paveto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paveto seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is working to tighten his grip on Paveto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Paveto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sanders is really squeezing tight and eventually Paveto passes out! Sanders breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drapton Heed (ranked 2384 p4p, 3918 weight class) and Jackmerius Tacktheritrix (ranked 298 p4p, 453 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Drapton Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heed.
Good standup being displayed there by Tacktheritrix as he connects with a hook.
Heed avoids the body shot from Tacktheritrix.
Heed misses with a looping left.
Tacktheritrix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heed momentarily.
Heed walks into a jab.
Tacktheritrix works the jab nicely.
Tacktheritrix slips under a jab.
Tacktheritrix throws out a powerful jab.
Tacktheritrix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heed. Heed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heed looks to land a left hand but Tacktheritrix moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heed scores with a body shot.
Tacktheritrix is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heed misses with a series of wild punches.
Heed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heed takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tacktheritrix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heed doesn't seem phased though.
Heed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tacktheritrix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tacktheritrix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Heed misses with a straight right.
Heed misses the body punch
and Tacktheritrix counters with a nice body shot.
Tacktheritrix throws a good cross that connects.
Tacktheritrix misses with a double jab.
Heed drops Tacktheritrix with a beautiful combination! Tacktheritrix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heed is looking for the KO!
 Tacktheritrix is rocked!
 It looks like Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tacktheritrix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tacktheritrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Heed finish him?
Tacktheritrix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tacktheritrix lands a jab to the head.
Tacktheritrix seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tacktheritrix.
Heed throws a body punch but Tacktheritrix moves out of range.
Heed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tacktheritrix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tacktheritrix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tacktheritrix lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix throws a right hand that Heed ducks under and follows up with a left that Heed also avoids with ease.
Heed loads up on a big right hand but Tacktheritrix slips the punch.
Tacktheritrix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tacktheritrix cracks Heed with a good jab.
Heed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tacktheritrix.
Heed is rocked!
Heed misses with an uppercut
and Tacktheritrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Heed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tacktheritrix.
Heed throws a hook but Tacktheritrix avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tacktheritrix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heed seems to have got his legs back now.
Tacktheritrix connects with a crisp jab.
Tacktheritrix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacktheritrix swings for the body but Heed moves out of range.
Tacktheritrix drops Heed with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Heed looks back up at him and smiles so Tacktheritrix waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Drapton Heed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacktheritrix lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Heed up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tacktheritrix from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Heed's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
Our winner, Jackmerius Tacktheritrix, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 756 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Jeff Fafa (ranked 85 p4p, 247 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Fafa back into the cage.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fafa wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbosa won't allow it.
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.
Fafa is trying to stall.
Fafa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Fafa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fafa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa letting Fafa take a breather here.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Fafa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa jumps guard but Fafa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa pulls Fafa into guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Fafa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafa stands up and waves to Barbosa to follow him.
Fafa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fafa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fafa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fafa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fafa tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa manages to pull guard.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fafa defends it easily.
Fafa wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fafa is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fafa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fafa defends it easily.
Fafa postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fafa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fafa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa is trying to keep Fafa in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Fafa defends easily.
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fafa is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Fafa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fafa looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Fafa throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Fafa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fafa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Fafa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fafa tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fafa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fafa there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jeff Fafa has been cut.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Fafa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fafa looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Fafa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Jeff Fafa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fafa tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
Fafa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fafa's head.
Fafa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Fafa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fafa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fafa.
Fafa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Fafa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Fafa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Fafa's shoulder, as Fafa tries to avoid the shot.
Fafa throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fafa avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Fafa swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Jeff Fafa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fafa drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fafa.
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Fafa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fafa throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeff Fafa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab-cross combination lands for Barbosa and sends Fafa crashing to the mat! Barbosa follows him down to the mat - Fafa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fafa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fafa is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa slips a nice elbow through Fafa's hands, connecting with Fafa's forehead.
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Barbosa seems content to control.
Fafa seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fafa is looking to escape.
Fafa kicks off Barbosa and gets to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Fafa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fafa misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has Fafa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa jumps guard but Fafa stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa gets control of Fafa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barbosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa working for a triangle but Fafa defends it easily.
Barbosa is looking for a triangle here but Fafa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fafa stands up and beckons Barbosa to his feet.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Fafa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fafa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Jeff Fafa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fafa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fafa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Barbosa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fafa's head.
Fafa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa lands a big shot that drops Fafa! Can he finish him?
That has opened up Jeff Fafa's cut even more.
Barbosa loads up on a big left hand. Fafa felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Barbosa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fafa can't hide his disappointment, as Barbosa celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 1956 p4p, 1780 weight class) and Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 283 p4p, 260 weight class). Von Ryan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva dives in and grabs Von Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Ryan pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Von Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Von Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Von Ryan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silva off and cradles Von Ryan's limp body as Silva celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 1494 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 89 p4p, 83 weight class). Mahesa comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down . Ashbourne Jr has chosen Vertical Horizon - You're A God as his entrance music. Andre Mahesa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Ashbourne Jr's 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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashbourne Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Ashbourne Jr does it's job there.
Mahesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahesa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahesa is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ashbourne Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a left hand but Mahesa moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Ashbourne Jr.
Mahesa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashbourne Jr.
Mahesa misses with a double jab
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Mahesa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahesa drops his hands momentarily and Ashbourne Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Mahesa blocks it.
Ashbourne Jr digs a good body shot into Mahesa's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashbourne Jr throws a shot to the body.
Ashbourne Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mahesa lands with a hook. Ashbourne Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahesa closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashbourne Jr is trying to force a seperation but Mahesa has the dominant position.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ashbourne Jr backwards.
Ashbourne Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mahesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashbourne Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mahesa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahesa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ashbourne Jr punishes Mahesa's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahesa moves to clinch but Ashbourne Jr breaks away
and Mahesa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahesa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahesa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Mahesa throws a nice looking combination but Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahesa misses with a few strikes there.
Mahesa looks to land a combination but Ashbourne Jr avoids it well.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahesa walks into a stiff left hand from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahesa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook to the side of Mahesa's head but Mahesa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahesa swinging wildly here.
Mahesa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ashbourne Jr lunges at Mahesa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahesa's hand.
Mahesa is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Ashbourne Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Mahesa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashbourne Jr closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mahesa! Ashbourne Jr dives in looking to finish! Mahesa is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
A less than humble Dave Ashbourne Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Strasburg (ranked 1106 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Ze Jiurgite (ranked 149 p4p, 167 weight class). Strasburg comes to the cage accompanied by The Red - Chevelle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Strasburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiurgite pinned against the cage. Jiurgite gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jiurgite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strasburg defends it well.
Jiurgite 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.
Strasburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite dives in and grabs Strasburg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strasburg pushes down on Jiurgite's head and hops out.
Jiurgite shoots in for a double leg but Strasburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patrick Strasburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Jiurgite.
Strasburg swings for the body but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Strasburg throws a shot to the body.
Strasburg misses with a takedown attempt - Jiurgite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jiurgite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strasburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite stuffs the takedown.
Strasburg fails with the takedown
and Jiurgite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strasburg trying to control here.
Jiurgite wants to work for an arm triangle but Strasburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Strasburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jiurgite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Strasburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strasburg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jiurgite has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Strasburg has left one of his arms exposed and Jiurgite doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Strasburg screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ze Jiurgite!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 877 p4p, 1644 weight class) and Claus Haba (ranked 50 p4p, 98 weight class). Farrokhzad comes to the cage accompanied by Iranian Baloch - This Is A Catch. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Claus Haba!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Farrokhzad stuffs the takedown attempt from Haba. Haba gets slowly back to his feet.
Farrokhzad throws a nice looking combination but Haba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farrokhzad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haba.
Haba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haba dives in and scores a takedown into Farrokhzad's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad 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.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrokhzad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farrokhzad 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.
Haba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba is still trying to improve position.
Farrokhzad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farrokhzad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farrokhzad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haba fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardia Farrokhzad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claus Haba.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haba walks into a jab.
It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farrokhzad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haba is in Farrokhzad's guard.
Farrokhzad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haba looking to sit in guard and control but Farrokhzad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haba working for a triangle but Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farrokhzad throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farrokhzad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad is in close to Haba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haba has his foot on Farrokhzad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farrokhzad works his way back into a safe position though.
Farrokhzad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farrokhzad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haba's head.
Haba is rocked!
Farrokhzad is in close to Haba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haba is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Haba's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Leopold (ranked 893 p4p, 352 weight class) and Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 99 p4p, 48 weight class). Benedetti has chosen Gloom, Doom, Heartache & Whiskey - Viking Skull as his entrance music. Lorenzo Benedetti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Leopold looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Leopold misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leopold with a body shot.
Leopold scores with a jab to the body.
Leopold swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leopold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benedetti tests Leopold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leopold moves into range and clinches up with Benedetti.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benedetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leopold backwards.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti throws an elbow that misses.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leopold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benedetti gets through Leopold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Leopold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leopold misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti takes the fight into the clinch.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold misses with a hook
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti keeps Leopold at a distance using the push kick.
Benedetti scores with a body shot.
Leopold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Leopold's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leopold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Leopold.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Benedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leopold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Leopold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leopold misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leopold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leopold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti counters with a head kick. That will keep Leopold thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leopold is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopold. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Leopold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti lunges at Leopold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leopold's hand.
Benedetti cracks Leopold with an open hand slap.
Benedetti drops Leopold with a huge uppercut! Leopold drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Benedetti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Benedetti!
A pretty intense looking Lorenzo Benedetti took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Borgia (ranked 690 p4p, 628 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 100 p4p, 91 weight class). Borgia comes into the arena with Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cesare Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy scores with a nice head shot.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
A combination from Tragedy does no damage.
Tragedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Borgia.
Tragedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tragedy misses with a looping left.
Tragedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tragedy sprawls and moves away.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Tragedy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Borgia connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia keeps the fight on the outside.
Tragedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Borgia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Tragedy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Borgia is looking to pass into half guard but Tragedy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tragedy is in guard.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tragedy's guard.
Borgia postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tragedy can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tragedy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Borgia trying to control the action but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tragedy's head.
Tragedy is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tragedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia is working for a kimura but Tragedy is defending it quite comfortably.
Tragedy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tragedy is controlling Borgia's trapped leg to prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tragedy taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tragedy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia throwing shots but Tragedy is blocking nicely.
Tragedy gets back to full guard.
Tragedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tragedy is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Tragedy's brow.
Tragedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Tragedy working a defensive guard here.
Tragedy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tragedy. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Borgia as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy wants to clinch but Borgia slips to the side
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borgia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tragedy pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Borgia is working Tragedy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borgia throws a strike but Tragedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tragedy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borgia's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tragedy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tragedy is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia wants to control but Tragedy passes easily into half guard.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Tragedy is controlling well.
Tragedy passes to full mount!
Borgia is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tragedy prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tragedy manages to get himself to full guard.
Tragedy pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tragedy is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
Tragedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard.
Borgia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tragedy stacks Borgia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tragedy!
Borgia struggling a bit here.
Tragedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Tragedy keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia regains half guard.
Tragedy wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cesare Borgia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Borgia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tragedy throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Tragedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borgia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Tragedy has wrist control.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tragedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Tragedy is retaining full guard.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tragedy managing to control the position.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Tragedy blocks nicely.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia lands the left hand.
Borgia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tragedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia moves out of range as Tragedy strikes.
No joy there for Tragedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Tragedy.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Tragedy.
Tragedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borgia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Borgia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tragedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tragedy is keeping the position for now.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Tragedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borgia is pulling down on Tragedy's head. It's preventing any offense from Tragedy, at least for the moment.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Borgia has his hands on Tragedy's head, controlling the position.
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.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tragedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia pulls Tragedy in close to his closed guard and prevents Tragedy from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trage Tragedy.
I think Borgia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cesare Borgia!
An out of breath Cesare Borgia 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 Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 147 p4p, 326 weight class) and Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 9 p4p, 24 weight class). Tzeng kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mantra Chant. Emiliano Blackburn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shu Fang Tzeng's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tzeng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackburn to the mat! Blackburn manages to get full guard.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard.
Tzeng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackburn is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn has his feet on Tzeng's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tzeng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blackburn avoids it really well and circles away.
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tzeng pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tzeng can't get the takedown.
Tzeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tzeng backwards.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blackburn gets underhooks to prevent Tzeng's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Tzeng.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tzeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackburn lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
Blackburn darts in and clinches Tzeng up against the cage.
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tzengs head.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tzeng is trying to stall.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blackburn cracks a nice hook into Tzeng's ribs.
Blackburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tzeng moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off.
Blackburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tzeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzeng with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzeng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tzeng somewhat.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tzeng shoots in and drives through. Blackburn sprawls well.
Blackburn wants to counter with a clinch but Tzeng pushes him away.
Shu Fang Tzeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Tzeng's head but Tzeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Tzeng slips the punch.
Blackburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzeng avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Tzeng moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Tzeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Tzeng's head.
Blackburn digs a right hand into Tzeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tzeng's gas tank.
Blackburn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Tzeng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tzeng staying out of range there.
Tzeng moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Emiliano Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tzeng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands with a straight right. Tzeng didn't see that one coming.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Tzeng feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
Blackburn is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown but Blackburn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tzeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng gets a clinch.
Tzeng stalling in the clinch but Blackburn improves position.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzeng jumps guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzeng stalls.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tzeng is looking for a takedown.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn is leaning against Tzeng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tzeng shoots and misses
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackburn sprawls well. Blackburn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet.
Tzeng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackburn swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. 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.
Tzeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Tzeng breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Tzeng moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Tzeng slips a jab from Blackburn.
Tzeng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzeng with a poor takedown
and Tzeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tzeng.
Tzeng changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blackburn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is not content to let Tzeng control the position.
Tzeng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well.
Blackburn tries to escape but Tzeng is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn wants to get back to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well.
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tzeng trying to control the position but Blackburn is working away.
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.
Blackburn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackburn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blackburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tzeng.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tzeng's head.
Tzeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Blackburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzeng throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blackburn was covering up waiting for the punch and Tzeng finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blackburn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tzeng tries for a takedown but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blackburn as Tzeng tries to tie him up.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn won't allow it.
Tzeng goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blackburn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tzeng blocking some punches.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tzeng is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tzeng.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Tzeng wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackburn won't allow it.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tzeng tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder 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!
A hook to the body from Blackburn.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Blackburn catches Tzeng right on the button with a cross.
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Blackburn.
Tzeng is rocked!
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn gets through Tzeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tzeng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Oh Tzeng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tzeng seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackburn is struggling to control the position.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzeng backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Tzeng taking a breather.
Tzeng blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Tzeng wants to stall.
Tzeng is looking for a takedown.
Tzeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blackburn throws a hook but Tzeng blocks it.
Blackburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Tzeng darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Tzeng into the cage.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzeng jumps guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn pushes Tzeng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tzeng gets control of Blackburn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tzeng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tzeng has a closed guard, preventing Blackburn from standing up.
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn stands up and waves to Tzeng to follow him.
Blackburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Tzeng feints and as Blackburn raises his hands in defense, Tzeng changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blackburn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tzeng has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blackburn blocks it with crossed arms.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blackburn digs a right hand into Tzeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tzeng's gas tank.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzeng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Blackburn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tzeng doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Blackburn both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Tzeng misses with a knee to the head.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tzeng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzeng tries to stall but Blackburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tzeng backwards.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tzeng misses with a body punch.
Blackburn breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tzeng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackburn, pushing him back against the cage.
Tzeng has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tzeng tries to stall but Blackburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blackburn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tzeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzeng has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Blackburn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackburn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 44:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn is the new bantamweight champion!
Emiliano Blackburn very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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