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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Azizsbatereja (ranked 2882 p4p, 22998 weight class) and Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 377 p4p, 641 weight class). Ulfriksson has chosen Hvem Er Hun as his entrance music. Abdul Azizsbatereja 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Azizsbatereja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azizsbatereja, pushing him back against the cage.
Azizsbatereja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulfriksson backwards.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee strike.
Azizsbatereja lands an elbow inside that Ulfriksson shrugs off.
Ulfriksson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Azizsbatereja's efforts to push away.
Azizsbatereja avoiding damage as Ulfriksson throws knees to the body.
Azizsbatereja takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Abdul Azizsbatereja has been cut.
Azizsbatereja lands a body shot.
Azizsbatereja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ulfriksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Azizsbatereja has a couple of punches blocked by Ulfriksson.
Azizsbatereja landing knees to the body.
Azizsbatereja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Ulfriksson.
Azizsbatereja closes the distance and clinches.
Ulfriksson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Ulfriksson avoiding damage as Azizsbatereja throws knees to the body.
Ulfriksson prevents Azizsbatereja from breaking the clinch.
Ulfriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azizsbatereja wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee to the head.
Azizsbatereja tries to break free but Ulfriksson pushes him back against the cage.
Ulfriksson tries a knee to the head but Azizsbatereja blocks it.
Ulfriksson pushes off an throws an elbow but Azizsbatereja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ulfriksson lands a damaging elbow.
Ulfriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulfriksson missing with knees to the body.
Azizsbatereja is trying to push Ulfriksson away but Ulfriksson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Azizsbatereja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ulfriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azizsbatereja breaks the clinch.
Ulfriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Azizsbatereja moves out of range easily.
As Ulfriksson tries to get set, Azizsbatereja tries to push him back and clinch up but Ulfriksson manages to avoid the attempt.
Azizsbatereja closes the distance and clinches.
Azizsbatereja blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson lands a knee to the head.
Azizsbatereja is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ulfriksson is defending well for now.
Ulfriksson has Azizsbatereja pressed against the cage, preventing Azizsbatereja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Azizsbatereja blocks a body shot from Ulfriksson.
Azizsbatereja lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulfriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Azizsbatereja.
Ulfriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Azizsbatereja pushes Ulfriksson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulfriksson lands an elbow inside.
Azizsbatereja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Azizsbatereja can't break the clinch.
Azizsbatereja is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson looking to throw knees to the head but Azizsbatereja is blocking nicely.
Ulfriksson dodges an elbow strike from Azizsbatereja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Azizsbatereja lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Ulfriksson.
Azizsbatereja lands a knee to the body.
Ulfriksson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Azizsbatereja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ulfriksson throws a nice head kick!
Azizsbatereja takes the fight into the clinch.
Azizsbatereja trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulfriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azizsbatereja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Ulfriksson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulfriksson is working Azizsbatereja over against the cage.
Azizsbatereja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azizsbatereja managing to block the knees to the body from Ulfriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azizsbatereja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ulfriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulfriksson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Azizsbatereja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Azizsbatereja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ulfriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Azizsbatereja.
Azizsbatereja prevents a body shot from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ulfriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulfriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ulfriksson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Azizsbatereja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ulfriksson misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ulfriksson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azizsbatereja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azizsbatereja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azizsbatereja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azizsbatereja tries to close the distance and clinch but Ulfriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azizsbatereja throws a right hand that Ulfriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ulfriksson also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ingolf Ulfriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Azizsbatereja's cut.
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.
Azizsbatereja misses with a two punch combination.
Azizsbatereja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ulfriksson looks to throw a body kick
and Azizsbatereja counters with a left and a right that stings Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azizsbatereja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ulfriksson moves into range and clinches up with Azizsbatereja.
Azizsbatereja wants to get back to striking at distance but Ulfriksson won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azizsbatereja.
Azizsbatereja lands an elbow inside that Ulfriksson shrugs off.
Azizsbatereja takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ingolf Ulfriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ulfriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azizsbatereja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ulfriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azizsbatereja tries to break the clinch but Ulfriksson is controlling the position.
Ulfriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azizsbatereja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Azizsbatereja prevents a body shot from Ulfriksson.
Azizsbatereja dodges an elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
Azizsbatereja missing with knees to the body.
Azizsbatereja is trying to force a seperation but Ulfriksson has the dominant position.
Azizsbatereja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azizsbatereja avoiding damage as Ulfriksson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azizsbatereja manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Azizsbatereja.
Azizsbatereja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ulfriksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Azizsbatereja's head.
Azizsbatereja drops Ulfriksson with a beautiful combination! Ulfriksson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Azizsbatereja is looking for the KO!
 Ulfriksson is rocked!
Ulfriksson forces Azizsbatereja back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulfriksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azizsbatereja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azizsbatereja moves in looking to clinch but Ulfriksson pushes him off.
Ulfriksson unleashes a big counter combination but Azizsbatereja bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Azizsbatereja lands a big right hand that sends Ulfriksson crashing to the mat! Azizsbatereja stays standing though and waves Ulfriksson back to his feet!
Ulfriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Azizsbatereja finish him?
Azizsbatereja is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Azizsbatereja shuts the power down on Ulfriksson. Lights out, game over! Azizsbatereja is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdul Azizsbatereja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralo Gracie (ranked 3768 p4p, 22870 weight class) and Ezekiel Hall (ranked 490 p4p, 664 weight class). Hall has chosen Ready for War- 50 Cent as his entrance music. Ezekiel Hall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Hall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ralo Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall counters with a nice body kick.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Gracie stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Hall is on him like rabid pit bull! Gracie slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Hall!
After winning the bout, Ezekiel Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Falcon (ranked 2711 p4p, 4230 weight class) and Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 354 p4p, 492 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Falcon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo. Jack Falcon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rammsie Hartmann's chin.
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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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartmann manages to avoid it.
Hartmann stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcon misses the target.
Jack Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann darts in looking for a takedown but Falcon gets double underhooks and turns Hartmann into the cage.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcon is trying to defend but Hartmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hartmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Falcon wants to get back to his feet.
Falcon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartmann is working away from the top position though.
Hartmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falcon's coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hartmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hartmann is on him like a limpet, forcing Falcon back against the cage.
Hartmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Falcon prevents it.
Jack Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rammsie Hartmann.
Hartmann goes for a takedown attempt but Falcon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcon on the side of the head.
Falcon tries to bum rush Hartmann with a series of wild strikes but Hartmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon tries to clinch up.
Falcon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hartmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Falcon!
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!
Falcon tries to escape but Hartmann is in control.
Hartmann sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Falcon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Hartmann.
Hartmann lands a few punches from side control.
Falcon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Falcon tries to improve position but can't.
Falcon struggling a bit here.
Falcon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Falcon prevents Hartmann from improving position.
Hartmann throws an elbow but Falcon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Falcon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hartmann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hartmann working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Falcon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hartmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hartmann there.
Falcon keeping control of the position.
Falcon is looking to control Hartmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falcon avoid being mounted?
Falcon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hartmann stops Falcon from getting back to his feet.
Hartmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammsie Hartmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Falcon both land. Nice combination.
Falcon misses with a wild body shot.
Hartmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Falcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartmann's sensitive parts.
Falcon throws a right hand that Hartmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Hartmann also avoids with ease.
Falcon looks to land a left hand but Hartmann moved out of range nicely.
Falcon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hartmann tries for a takedown but Falcon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Falcon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartmann shoots for a takedown but Falcon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Falcon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hartmann with the counter takedown but Falcon avoids it easily.
Hartmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcon looks to land a right hand but Hartmann moved out of range.
Falcon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rammsie Hartmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon scores with a hook.
Falcon throws out a loose jab but Hartmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack Falcon is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcon lands with a straight right. Hartmann didn't see that one coming.
Falcon drops Hartmann with a straight right hand, right on the button! Falcon follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Falcon!
Our winner, Jack Falcon, 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 Mason Rogers (ranked 1367 p4p, 1782 weight class) and Christopher Irwin (ranked 157 p4p, 193 weight class). Christopher Irwin 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
As Irwin backs away, Rogers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
Rogers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Irwin.
Rogers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with an outside leg kick.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Irwin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Irwin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irwin looks winded!
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
Irwin shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard.
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin keeps trying to improve his position.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Irwin looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers works over Irwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers pulls Irwin in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Irwin ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Rogers is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
Irwin fails with the takedown
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rogers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin moves forwards but Rogers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Irwin feints the counter takedown.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irwin with a poor takedown
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Irwin with that takedown attempt.
Irwin fails with the takedown
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irwin lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard.
Irwin wants to control but Rogers passes easily into half guard.
Rogers passes into side control, despite Irwin's attempt to control the position.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Irwin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Rogers lands some shots froms side control.
Irwin tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Irwin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Irwin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irwin is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
Rogers won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Rogers is staying active underneath Irwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers trying to control here.
Irwin seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers trying to control here.
Rogers is pressing down on Irwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers is pulling down on Irwin's head to control his posture.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Irwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Irwin was not able to check.
Rogers moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Rogers scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Irwin is avoiding it.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers rushes Irwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Irwin's takedown attempt.
Irwin has Rogers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers wants the takedown. Irwin is fighting it off but Rogers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Irwin's guard against the cage.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Irwin is trying to hold Rogers in close to prevent damage but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Rogers has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers working away.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irwin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irwin wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Irwin regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Irwin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin trying to control here.
Irwin tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Irwin wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Irwin's temple.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
Our winner, Mason Rogers, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 3425 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Robert Gomez (ranked 419 p4p, 161 weight class). Gomez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don Omar - Bandolero. 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 16 - 15 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries to sprawl but Da Santiago drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gomez controlling the position well.
Da Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez is doing well to control the position and prevent Da Santiago from advancing to side control.
Da Santiago seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago postures up.
Da Santiago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Da Santiago is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomez is in trouble now - Da Santiago has advanced to mount!
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez is looking to improve his position but Da Santiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Santiago is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomez tries to hold on but Da Santiago pushes him away.
Da Santiago looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gomez is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Santiago has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago fails to move to back control.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez 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.
Da Santiago wants to control the pace but Gomez is squirming around nicely.
Gomez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Da Santiago is controlling him
Da Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Da Santiago is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Da Santiago forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.
Da Santiago misses with an elbow strike.
Da Santiago wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomez wants the takedown. Da Santiago is fighting it off but Gomez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Santiago's guard against the cage.
Da Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Santiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomez controls the pace.
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Da Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Santiago manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Da Santiago's guard.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alessio Da Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Da Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Santiago manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Da Santiago's guard.
Da Santiago is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily.
Da Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving.
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving.
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Da Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Santiago is tightening it up a little... Gomez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gomez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gomez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alessio Da Santiago!
A relieved looking Alessio Da Santiago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liger Justin (ranked 1989 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 271 p4p, 272 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Liger Justin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov with a poor takedown
and Justin counters with a stiff right hand.
Justin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reznov misses with a combination
and Justin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reznov thinking.
Reznov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Justin sprawling to the canvas. Reznov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Justin hang on?
It looks like Liger Justin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reznov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justin wants to improve his position but Reznov is controlling well.
Reznov is looking for a kimura but Justin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reznov to get the leverage.
Justin is trying to get back to full guard.
Reznov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justin is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justin controlling the position well.
Justin manages to get to full guard.
Justin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reznov controls the pace.
Justin is trying to control the position but Reznov postures up.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justin is keeping the position for now.
Justin has a closed guard, preventing Reznov from standing up.
Reznov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Justin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justin has Reznov pulled in close to control his posture.
Reznov stopping the sweep attempt from Justin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Justin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justin holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reznov shoots in and drives through. Justin sprawls well.
Justin connects with a looping right hand.
Justin's corner calls for a 1-2. Justin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reznov throws a nice looking combination but Justin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Justin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reznov.
Liger Justin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Justin dips to his left and cracks Reznov with an uppercut!
Reznov shoots in for a takedown but Justin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justin as he jumps to the side.
Justin attempts a counter takedown but Reznov avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justin.
Reznov darts in looking for a takedown but Justin gets double underhooks and turns Reznov into the cage.
Justin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reznov in his tracks.
Reznov looking to score a takedown here. Justin is defending well but Reznov drives through and ends up in Justin's guard.
Reznov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justin keeping moving, preventing Reznov from controlling successfully.
Justin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Justin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reznov manages to get himself to full guard.
Reznov is looking for a triangle but Justin pushes his legs off easily.
Reznov pulls Justin in to control the position.
Reznov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reznov working for a triangle but Justin defends it easily.
Reznov keeping moving, preventing Justin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov wants to sweep here but Justin controlling him for the moment.
Reznov being controlled here, momentarily.
Reznov trying to control the position.
Justin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reznov working for a triangle but Justin defends it easily.
Reznov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justin defends well.
Justin chips away with some ground and pound.
Justin is working Reznov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Reznov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liger Justin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Justin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justin wants it to stay on the feet.
Reznov shoots for a double leg takedown but Justin sprawls well. He's pushed Reznov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reznov slips under a jab.
Justin lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Reznov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reznov tries to bum rush Justin with a series of wild strikes but Justin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justin drives through with a takedown into Reznov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reznov is looking to stand back up but Justin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reznov.
Justin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Justin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reznov is refusing to be controlled, as Justin sits in half guard.
Reznov tries to kick Justin off but Justin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reznov is trying to control but can't.
Justin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Justin working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Justin.
Justin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reznov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Justin. Oh but Reznov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Justin goes limp - he's gone! Reznov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Reznov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Viktor Reznov made sure he mentioned same day laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 3443 p4p, 1993 weight class) and Tim Blood (ranked 457 p4p, 283 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leahy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leahy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blood wants to control but Leahy postures up.
Leahy tries to move to mount but Blood blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood is looking to regain half guard here but Leahy keeps moving and retains side control.
Blood keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blood has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leahy slows the pace down in half guard.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Leahy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leahy is one step ahead there.
Blood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leahy's guard.
Leahy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blood escapes and throws Leahy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blood working away.
Leahy is trying to improve his position.
Leahy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy wants to get back to full guard but Blood has mounted him!
Leahy is squirming around, avoiding Blood's attempts to control the action.
Blood unloads with some shots from mount but Leahy bucks and avoids them well.
Blood has control of Leahy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leahy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leahy is working to get back to half guard.
Leahy tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
Leahy regains half guard.
Blood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leahy is just riding it out for now. Blood eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood is keen to just control but Leahy is a slippery customer.
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leahy sees it coming and defends easily.
Leahy moves into full guard.
Blood is looking to work some ground and pound but Leahy has wrist control.
Leahy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blood has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Blood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leahy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blood.
Leahy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leahy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leahy's back!
Leahy tries to break free.
Blood is trying to stick to Leahy's back but Leahy is turning into Blood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leahy.
Blood seems keen to control Leahy's posture.
Leahy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leahy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leahy has managed to get both his arms back between Blood's legs - danger averted.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Leahy from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leahy is pushing down on Blood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blood is fighting to maintain full guard but Leahy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is trying is best to control the position here.
Leahy is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Leahy wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leahy wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Leahy is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leahy looking to pass the guard.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Leahy is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leahy trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leahy is fighting to break Blood's control of his arms but Blood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Leahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leahy wants to hit a sweep here but Blood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leahy there!
Blood trying to control but Leahy is having none of it.
Blood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leahy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Leahy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leahy tries to bench press Blood off him but Blood keeps the position.
Blood just content to control the position.
Leahy tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
Leahy is not content to let Blood control the position.
Leahy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leahy keeps working.
Leahy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leahy is not content to let Blood control the position.
Leahy is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood wants to control but Leahy is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leahy keeps the fight on the outside.
Blood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leahy's sensitive parts.
Leahy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leahy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blood, who protects the arm well.
Blood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blood trying to control but Leahy postures up.
Blood tries to roll over but Leahy keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood has his hands clasped together around Leahy's back. He's all about the action.
Blood gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leahy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leahy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leahy being controlled here momentarily.
Leahy pushing down on Blood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Blood gets full guard.
Blood is trying to control the position but Leahy postures up.
Leahy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blood dives on top into guard.
Leahy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
Leahy being controlled here, momentarily.
Blood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leahy working for a triangle but Blood defends it easily.
Blood passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is trying to get back to full guard.
Leahy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood content to control rather than advance.
Leahy wants to get back to full guard but Blood has passed into side control.
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is trying to get back to half guard.
Blood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leahy, who protects the arm well.
Blood working the ground and pound but Leahy is defending the strikes.
Blood working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood wants to control but Leahy is keeping him busy.
Blood taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Blood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Blood!
A victorious Tim Blood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Spite (ranked 1422 p4p, 732 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 198 p4p, 104 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Spite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes moves into range and clinches up with Spite.
Spite scores with a hook to the body.
Spite tries to pull guard but Shutes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shutes just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shutes is working Spite over against the cage.
Shutes looking for a takedown.
Spite jumps guard but Shutes stands there with Spite around his waist. Spite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Spite. 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.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spite is defending well for now.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Shutes on the inside.
Shutes throws an elbow but it misses.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Spite is trying to pull guard but Shutes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spite tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shutes walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spite.
Shutes moves into the clinch.
Shutes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spite has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spite manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Shutes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shutes wants to control from the top but Spite keeps moving.
Shutes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shutes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Spite throws up his legs and catches Shutes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Shutes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Spite! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nicky Spite!
Nicky Spite decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bennett (ranked 1806 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Jett Denovan (ranked 232 p4p, 174 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by Tyron Woodley . 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Denovan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denovan moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Denovan.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Denovan.
Denovan 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.
Bennett 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.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denovan throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully.
Denovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denovan throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennett working a defensive guard here.
Denovan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Denovan controls the action.
Denovan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Denovan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bennett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bennett gets underhooks to prevent Denovan's takedown attempt.
Robert Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Denovan.
Denovan blocking some punches.
Denovan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bennett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Denovan can turn it around.
Denovan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Bennett.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denovan.
Denovan is working for takedown but Bennett is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denovan throws a head punch that misses.
Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Denovan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bennett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Denovan looking for a takedown.
Denovan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Denovan.
Denovan is trying to trip Bennett. He has hold of a leg but Bennett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Denovan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bennett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Denovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denovan throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denovan working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Denovan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bennett stacks Denovan 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 Bennett!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Denovan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Bennett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Denovan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Denovan saw that one coming.
Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett drives through and clinches with Denovan against the cage.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Denovan is defending well.
Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Denovan can't get the takedown.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries to work over Denovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denovan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robert Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bennett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denovan jumps guard but Bennett stands there with Denovan around his waist. Denovan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Denovan can't get the takedown.
Bennett tries a body shot but Denovan blocks it.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of Denovan's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denovan.
Bennett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denovan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denovan prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Denovan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Denovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bennett.
Denovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denovan wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denovan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Denovan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bennett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Denovan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bennett trying to control the position here.
Denovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denovan throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Denovan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Denovan is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bennett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Denovan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Denovan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Denovan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Denovan.
Denovan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Denovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett parries the strikes from Denovan easily there. Denovan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bennett to escape.
Bennett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennett tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Denovan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Denovan.
Denovan is working Bennett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Denovan lands some shots froms side control.
Denovan cracks Bennett with a big elbow.
Bennett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Denovan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bennett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bennett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Denovan is controlling the pace.
Denovan trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Denovan misses with a head shot. Bennett uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denovan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jett Denovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denovan stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Robert Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denovan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denovan throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
Denovan throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denovan tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennett has managed to clinch.
Denovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denovan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Denovan has clasped his hands together around Bennett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Denovan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Denovan throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bennett is trying to control Denovan's posture but Denovan avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denovan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jett Denovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennett 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bennett!
Robert Bennett 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 261 p4p, 721 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 35 p4p, 44 weight class). Corona's entrance music is Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. A fine choice. Juan Corona had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Juan Corona has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 cm
27
146
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corona controls the pace.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is controlling Corona's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is trying to keep Corona in close.
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corona passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Corona tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chai is not content to let Corona control the position.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Corona tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai wants to control but Corona postures up.
Chai tries to bench press Corona off him but Corona keeps the position.
Corona tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Corona is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Corona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corona trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corona wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Corona tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Chai is being controlled here.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corona advances to full mount.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Corona's attempts to control the action.
Corona controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to hold on but Corona postures up.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai fails with the takedown.
Chai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Juan Corona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai slips a jab from Corona.
Corona throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai with a poor takedown
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corona controlling the position for now.
Corona is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai prevents Corona from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona trying to control here.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chai.
Corona is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corona is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can.
Chai takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Corona tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Corona is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Corona breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Corona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai keeping full guard, as Corona tries to pass.
Chai wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Chai controls Corona momentarily but Corona frees himself.
Corona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corona forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Corona misses with a straight right.
Chai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Corona looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corona won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai passes to full mount!
Corona can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona is working hard here to advance position.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai moves to the back.
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Corona is defending it well.
Chai looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai is hanging on to Corona's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chai not allowing Corona to control his hands.
Corona tries to break free.
Corona trying to control but not successfully.
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Corona is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai not allowing Corona to control his hands.
Chai is trying to stick to Corona's back but Corona is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Corona.
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Corona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai working for submissions but it's allowed Corona to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Corona seems content to control.
Chai wants to control but Corona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Dragon Li Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai really dominated that round.
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.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai moves forwards but Corona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Corona.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Corona is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dragon Li Chai!
After the fight, Dragon Li Chai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat! Huge respect for my opponent for putting the work to outplay my gameplan, I am sure at some point we will run this back, celebrate it while you have it! Thanks to everyone who came here to support me and keep's supporting me even after this fight! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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