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BMF 11- Alfonzo vs Cadena PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jones (ranked 24443 p4p, 21358 weight class) and StandUp Perry (ranked 613 p4p, 586 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, StandUp Perry!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Perry keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perry.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Perry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perry thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Perry scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perry slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Perry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Perry throws a counter combo.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Perry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Perry!
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Perry to get to half guard.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Perry has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Perry maintains control.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to improve his position but Perry has taken his back! Perry has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Perry pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). StandUp Perry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keishin Smith (ranked 24481 p4p, 24316 weight class) and Aaron Schilling (ranked 455 p4p, 473 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 極主夫道 Gukushufudo- Way of the Househusband OST. Keishin Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keishin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schilling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith drops Schilling with a beautiful combination! Schilling stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
 Schilling is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Schilling's defenses. It connects perfectly with Schilling's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keishin Smith!
Keishin Smith 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bentham (ranked 3867 p4p, 5264 weight class) and Takeo Takeda (ranked 456 p4p, 517 weight class). Takeo Takeda has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Bentham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentham rushes Takeda and presses him up against the cage.
Bentham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda is working for takedown but Bentham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham with a knee to the head.
Bentham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeda's face.
 It looks like Takeo Takeda has been cut.
Takeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeda looks winded!
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentham works on Takeda's body with a couple of short punches.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Bentham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Bentham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeda takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Bentham.
Bentham is leaning against Takeda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham working Takeda over with knees to the body.
Bentham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takedas head.
Bentham lands a body shot.
Bentham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bentham lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Bentham.
A right hand to the body from Bentham.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bentham prevents it.
Jeremy Bentham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Takeda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Bentham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bentham lands a body punch.
Bentham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bentham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bentham pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bentham drops Takeda with a big knee straight up the middle! Takeda is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Takeda is rocked!
Bentham has managed to clinch.
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentham finish him?
Bentham scores a nice knee to the body.
Bentham dips a shoulder and cracks Takeda with a mighty uppercut! Takeda falls back against the cage and Bentham unloads with a barrage of strikes! Takeda is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bentham screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Bentham!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Bentham 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Tokugawa (ranked 3866 p4p, 4530 weight class) and Willy Lee (ranked 457 p4p, 499 weight class). The key to victory for Kai Tokugawa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Tokugawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tokugawa defends it nicely.
Lee pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Tokugawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Lee can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Willy Lee has been cut.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa has Lee pressed against the cage.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokugawa pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tokugawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tokugawa.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee is rocked!
Lee looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lee's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lee drops to his knees and Tokugawa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Tokugawa!
Kai Tokugawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kai Tokugawa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor McAtee (ranked 2741 p4p, 2804 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 369 p4p, 376 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor McAtee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAtee tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McAtee swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
A little feinted left hand from McAtee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like McAtee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
McAtee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAtee dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but McAtee is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from McAtee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAtee lands with an overhand left.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAtee tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
McAtee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McAtee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAtee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McAtee blocks the elbow strike.
McAtee is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped McAtee in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
 It looks like Connor McAtee has been cut.
McAtee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy blocks a body shot from McAtee.
McAtee is trying to break free.
McAtee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
McAtee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by McAtee.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAtee lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
McAtee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Connor McAtee's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAtee is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
McAtee tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy prevents a body shot from McAtee.
McAtee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McAtee is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
McAtee tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy is pushing McAtee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but McAtee gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Connor McAtee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
McAtee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy stalling.
McAtee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy throws a leg kick but McAtee moved away.
McAtee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
McAtee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McAtee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
McAtee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy wants to counter the offense by McAtee and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAtee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from McAtee misses its target.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAtee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a head kick but McAtee moves out of range.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - McAtee circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch up but McAtee circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - McAtee circles away.
It looked like McAtee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body
and McAtee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy wants to clinch up but McAtee keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAtee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paddy Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor McAtee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - McAtee circles away.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
McAtee keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but McAtee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAtee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McAtee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
McAtee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McAtee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and McAtee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and McAtee counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAtee. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy forces McAtee back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McAtee's defenses.
Murphy is looking to control McAtee's arms but McAtee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
McAtee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing McAtee up against the cage.
McAtee avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy prevents a body shot from McAtee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy keeps control of McAtee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but McAtee gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
McAtee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
McAtee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McAtee takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Connor McAtee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paddy Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hick Diaz (ranked 3568 p4p, 2376 weight class) and Walter Mason (ranked 462 p4p, 326 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Mason!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Mason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the position here.
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 Hick Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Diaz pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason 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.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason trying to control here.
Hick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mason keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hick Diaz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason unloading with bombs!
Diaz wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Walter Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Mason is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Mason winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Mason is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hick Diaz!
A relieved looking Hick Diaz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Happy Chukwudu (ranked 3340 p4p, 2467 weight class) and Raja Khanna (ranked 433 p4p, 340 weight class). Chukwudu comes to the cage accompanied by Tinariwen. Raja Khanna will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Happy Chukwudu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Raja Khanna!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Happy Chukwudu has been cut.
We've been informed that Khanna has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chukwudu.
Khanna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chukwudu shoots for a double leg takedown but Khanna sprawls well. He's pushed Chukwudu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chukwudu with a poor takedown
and Khanna counters with a nice right hand that sends Chukwudu toppling to the canvas! Chukwudu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Khanna finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Chukwudu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwudu dives in and grabs Khanna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khanna pushes down on Chukwudu's head and hops out.
Chukwudu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khanna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Chukwudu is rocked!
Khanna stuffs the takedown attempt from Chukwudu. Chukwudu gets slowly back to his feet.
Khanna throws out a counter right but Chukwudu avoids it with no problem.
Chukwudu misses with a takedown attempt - Khanna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chukwudu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khanna sprawls well initially but Chukwudu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khanna is kicking away at Chukwudu from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Chukwudu grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Khanna trying to push Chukwudu off... Khanna taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Happy Chukwudu!
Happy Chukwudu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Backman (ranked 1694 p4p, 2921 weight class) and Jon Masvidal (ranked 239 p4p, 371 weight class). Masvidal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. scarface kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Masvidal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Backman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Backman shoots for a double leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls well. He's pushed Backman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Backman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal scores with the left hand. Backman knows he should have avoided that one.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy right hand. Backman should have avoided that one.
Backman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Backman or perhaps it was just good defense by Masvidal, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Backman feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Masvidal both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mickey Backman has been cut.
Backman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Backman.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Backman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal won't allow Backman to pass to mount.
Backman wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Backman is controlling him
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Backman has control of the leg.
Backman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Backman is looking to advance position but Masvidal won't allow it.
Backman passes to full mount!
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Backman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Backman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Backman wants to control the pace but Masvidal is squirming around nicely.
Masvidal tries to lock up and control but Backman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Backman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Masvidal is rocked!
Backman controlling from mount.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Backman finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Masvidal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Masvidal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Backman!
Mickey Backman retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Backman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elmanaga Alfonzo (ranked 2133 p4p, 2744 weight class) and Rodolfo Cadena (ranked 214 p4p, 271 weight class). Rodolfo Cadena will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elmanaga Alfonzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodolfo Cadena!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadena misses with a two punch combination.
Cadena's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cadena's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alfonzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alfonzo misses with a body punch
and Cadena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Elmanaga Alfonzo has been cut.
Cadena cracks a nice hook into Alfonzo's ribs.
Alfonzo pushes Cadena up against the cage in a clinch.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Cadena in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Rodolfo Cadena has been cut.
Alfonzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cadena is trying to break free.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Cadena in his tracks for a moment.
Cadena takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cadena's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Cadena 's eye.
Alfonzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadena's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadena takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cadena avoiding damage as Alfonzo throws knees to the body.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alfonzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
Our sources have told us that Alfonzo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cadena dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadena is trying to break the clinch but Alfonzo is controlling him.
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
Cadena takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Alfonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alfonzo is working Cadena over against the cage.
Cadena wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cadena blocks the elbow strike.
Cadena takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Rodolfo Cadena's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Alfonzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cadena is trying to break the clinch but Alfonzo is controlling him.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
Alfonzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Cadena shrugs off.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Alfonzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cadena takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Rodolfo Cadena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cadena's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alfonzo.
Cadena takes an elbow to the temple.
Cadena blocks the elbow strike.
Alfonzo misses with a body punch.
Alfonzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Rodolfo Cadena's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cadena's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
Cadena blocks a body shot from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cadena blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadena uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfonzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodolfo Cadena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elmanaga Alfonzo!
Elmanaga Alfonzo is the new featherweight champion!
Elmanaga Alfonzo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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