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GDL 121: Daddy VS Fochi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polish Power (ranked 24115 p4p, 5331 weight class) and Jim Reynolds (ranked 607 p4p, 544 weight class). Jim Reynolds 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Polish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polish Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polish Power off to one side.
Polish Power blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Polish Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polish Power has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Reynolds drives through and clinches with Polish Power against the cage.
Polish Power pulls Reynolds into guard.
Reynolds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Polish Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polish Power seems keen to control Reynolds's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polish Power is proving hard to escape from.
Polish Power wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish Power is working hard here to advance position.
Polish Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Polish Power tries to get out of the position.
Polish Power looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Polish Power keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polish Power clinches up against the cage.
Polish Power tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polish Power lands a takedown into guard.
Reynolds told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Polish Power trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Polish Power won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish Power cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds passes Polish Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polish Power wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polish Power is doing well to control the position and prevent Reynolds from advancing to side control.
Polish Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polish Power is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Polish Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polish Power wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Polish Power tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Polish Power defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Polish Power takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick
and Polish Power decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Polish Power scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Polish Power is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds has momentary wrist control but Polish Power slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polish Power won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
Polish Power cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Polish Power keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Polish Power is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish Power lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Polish Power lands a couple of digs.
Polish Power keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Polish Power lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Polish Power from controlling successfully.
Polish Power working some strikes from top position.
Polish Power working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Polish Power trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Polish Power stands up over Reynolds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds controls Polish Power momentarily but Polish Power frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish Power is in close to Reynolds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Polish Power lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polish Power is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but Polish Power has managed to sneak the leg through.
Polish Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds strikes from the bottom but Polish Power uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Polish Power looks up at the clock and then as Reynolds takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Polish Power smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
 Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polish Power working the ground and pound from side control.
Reynolds is still in real trouble! Can Polish Power finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polish Power in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Reynolds looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Polish Power turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Polish Power!
A less than humble Jan Polish Power misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Hernandez (ranked 3525 p4p, 5223 weight class) and James Shortman (ranked 116 p4p, 153 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Shortman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shortman has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
Hernandez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shortman looks winded!
Shortman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but Shortman shrugs it off.
Francisco Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Shortman.
Shortman tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shortman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shortman is rocked!
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shortman is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shortman is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hernandez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shortman from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hernandez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Biederman (ranked 3006 p4p, 3711 weight class) and Logan Paul (ranked 408 p4p, 480 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple 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 Las Vegas, Nelson Biederman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Biederman was covering up waiting for the punch and Paul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Biederman is controlling Paul's posture.
Biederman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul is fighting to break Biederman's control of his arms but Biederman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paul wants to control from the top but Biederman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman pulls Paul in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biederman is on top in guard.
Biederman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biederman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biederman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biederman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biederman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Biederman with shots to the head and body - Paul looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to improve his position but Biederman isn't that keen on the idea.
Biederman controlling the position easily from mount.
Paul is looking to improve his position but Biederman isn't that keen on the idea.
Biederman controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to hold on but Biederman postures up.
Biederman controlling from mount.
Biederman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Biederman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Paul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biederman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson Biederman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biederman circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biederman but Biederman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biederman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paul throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Biederman.
Biederman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paul tries to clinch up.
Biederman connects with a body shot.
Nelson Biederman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biederman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biederman wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson Biederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Paul.
Biederman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biederman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biederman pushes Paul up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Biederman dominated that round.
That's time! Biederman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Biederman connects with a solid leg kick.
Biederman with the inside leg kick.
Paul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biederman defends well and Paul ends up having to push Biederman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nelson Biederman is winning the standup battle so far.
Biederman connects with a leg kick.
Biederman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paul tries to clinch but Biederman is having none of it.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biederman closes the distance and pushes Paul back into the cage.
Paul cracks Biederman with a nice body shot.
Biederman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paul is rocked!
Biederman throws an uppercut from hell that sends Paul clean off his feet! He's out cold! Biederman stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Biederman!
Nelson Biederman 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 3673 p4p, 3487 weight class) and Mike Boomer (ranked 119 p4p, 56 weight class). Jack Dempsey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Boomer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jack Dempsey has been cut.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Mike Boomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey blocks a jab.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boomer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boomer connects with a leg kick.
Boomer wants to clinch up but Dempsey keeps it at a distance.
Boomer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Dempsey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boomer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boomer clinches up with Dempsey and pushes him back against the cage.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Dempsey can't break the clinch.
Boomer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dempseys head.
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!
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Dempsey shrugs off.
Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Boomer.
Nice elbow from Boomer.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Boomer lands an elbow just above Dempsey 's eye.
Jack Dempsey's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Boomer.
Boomer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boomer lands a body punch.
Boomer lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boomer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boomer lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomer.
A nice left hand lands by Boomer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jack Dempsey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boomer taking a breather.
Boomer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dempsey's face.
Boomer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boomer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boomer connects with a knee to the head.
Boomer lands an uppercut.
Jeez, Jack Dempsey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boomer.
 Dempsey is rocked!
Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boomer drops Dempsey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dempsey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Dempsey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boomer cracks Dempsey with a nice body shot.
Dempsey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boomer lands a big knee to the head and Dempsey goes down! Boomer pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Boomer!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Boomer 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Wilson (ranked 2747 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Casius Laizel (ranked 379 p4p, 457 weight class). The key to victory for James Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casius Laizel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laizel stuffs the takedown.
Laizel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilson lands a big head kick that sends Laizel tumbling to the mat! Wilson takes a step backwards and waves Laizel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Laizel is rocked!
It looks like Casius Laizel has been cut.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Laizel circles away and keeps his distance.
Laizel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laizel is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Laizel in the body.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laizel, pushing him back against the cage.
Laizel seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Laizel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Laizel tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Laizel shows good takedown defense.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laizel swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Laizel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laizel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Laizel swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laizel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laizel pinned against the cage. Laizel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laizel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Laizel.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Laizel won't allow it.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laizel keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Laizel pushes him off.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Laizel as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Laizel slips a jab from Wilson.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson darts in and clinches Laizel up against the cage.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Laizel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Laizel blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Laizel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Laizel is avoiding it.
As Wilson backs off Laizel throws a huge counter combo but Wilson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casius Laizel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Laizel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laizel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Laizel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Laizel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laizel keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laizel defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Laizel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson throws a head kick that Laizel semi-blocks.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laizel pinned against the cage. Laizel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laizel thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Laizel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laizel pinned against the cage. Laizel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Laizel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Laizel swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Laizel moves out of range easily.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laizel under the eye.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laizel circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laizel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Laizel circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laizel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Laizel tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
James Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laizel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laizel gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laizel can do to turn this around?
Laizel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Laizel feints a counter leg kick.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laizel circles away.
Laizel stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Laizel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laizel passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laizel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laizel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casius Laizel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Casius Laizel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laizel's waist but Laizel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Laizel tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson tries to sprawl but Laizel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laizel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Laizel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laizel is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laizel pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laizel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laizel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laizel working Wilson over with strikes.
Laizel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson trying to control but Laizel postures up.
Laizel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson wants to control but Laizel is keeping busy.
That's two 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.
Laizel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laizel 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to control Laizel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Laizel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laizel wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laizel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson is not content to let Laizel control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laizel is controlling the pace.
Laizel seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Laizel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laizel wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson trying to control but Laizel postures up.
Laizel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson tries to roll over but Laizel keeps him under control.
Laizel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laizel seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Laizel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Laizel 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.
Laizel lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Wilson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laizel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Laizel stalling.
Wilson wants to control but Laizel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Laizel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laizel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wilson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Laizel has cracked it and Wilson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Laizel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casius Laizel!
After the fight, Casius Laizel 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rice Flair (ranked 2221 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Deacon Dilbrandt (ranked 288 p4p, 264 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dilbrandt's choice of entrance music: Droppin. Deacon Dilbrandt 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deacon Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dilbrandt sprawls well initially but Flair persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flair missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dilbrandt to regain full guard.
Flair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dilbrandt controlling the position.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dilbrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt pulls Flair in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with a wild body shot.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Flair tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flair tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flair will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but Flair avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Flair down.
Flair throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A combination from Flair does no damage.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Flair.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Flair shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flair is rocked!
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dilbrandt and sends Flair crashing to the mat! Dilbrandt follows him down to the mat - Flair regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt is controlling the pace.
Dilbrandt prevents Flair from improving his position.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Flair is blocking nicely.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt content to control rather than advance.
Flair looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dilbrandt passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Dilbrandt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Dilbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flair.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Flair strikes.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flair takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Flair drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Flair has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Flair's front leg but catches the back leg as Flair tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Flair.
Deacon Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flair throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Flair's body. Flair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flair misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt connects with a stiff jab that staggers Flair - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deacon Dilbrandt!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwawi Mumba (ranked 2831 p4p, 2000 weight class) and Damian Hunt (ranked 374 p4p, 271 weight class). Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Headshot . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Mumba should have avoided that one.
Mumba sends Hunt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mumba is motioning to the referee to let Hunt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Damian Hunt has been cut.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Mumba's defenses.
Mumba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumba staying out of range there.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumba throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Mumba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt clobbers Mumba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumba finish him?
Mumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Mumba cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hunt falls to his knees and Mumba doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwawi Mumba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markos Hadjilis (ranked 2095 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Jack Adlehyde (ranked 306 p4p, 315 weight class). Markos Hadjilis 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Markos Hadjilis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adlehyde swings for the body but Hadjilis moves out of range.
Hadjilis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hadjilis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Adlehyde misses its intended target.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hadjilis's head backwards.
Hadjilis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick from Hadjilis lands but Adlehyde takes it in his stride.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hadjilis has time to react.
It looks like Markos Hadjilis has been cut.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Adlehyde throws a body punch but Hadjilis moves out of range.
Hadjilis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adlehyde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adlehyde with a hook.
Hadjilis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hadjilis is rocked!
Adlehyde lands a jab to Hadjilis's midsection.
Oh Hadjilis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adlehyde closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hadjilis! Adlehyde dives in looking to finish! Hadjilis is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Adlehyde!
Jack Adlehyde spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 2498 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Mike Camble (ranked 330 p4p, 195 weight class). Mike Camble has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Silva'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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Camble!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch there but Camble circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camble.
Camble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Silva bucks up and tries to throw Camble off but instead Camble has got his back!
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Camble.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Camble.
Camble 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camble lands with a hammerfist to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Camble are getting through and doing damage.
Camble working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
Camble has good solid back control here.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Camble has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Camble are getting through and doing damage.
Camble lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Camble 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.
Camble lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Camble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Camble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camble scores with strikes from the back.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Camble is landing with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camble just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Camble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
Camble punishes Silva with strikes from the back mount.
Camble controls the position.
Camble lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Camble has full control of the position and if anything, Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Camble lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Camble is in full control for now.
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Camble has Silva flattened out and is raining down punches.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Camble is in full control for now.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camble on the ground.
Camble is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Camble has managed to slip his arm under Silva's chin. This could be all over... yep, Silva is tapping out! Submission win for Camble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Camble!
Mike Camble took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 1333 p4p, 1677 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 190 p4p, 231 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 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Daddy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fochi rushes Daddy and presses him up against the cage.
Fochi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daddys head.
Daddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fochi prevents it.
Fochi pulls Daddy into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fochi is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Fochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daddy is in close to Fochi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy passes Fochi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
Daddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daddy prevents Fochi from improving his position.
Fochi actively working from the bottom here.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
Daddy wants to work for an arm triangle but Fochi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy.
Fochi 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daddy is looking for a kimura but Fochi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daddy to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fochi tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.
Daddy 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.
Fochi gets full guard.
Fochi keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Fochi looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
Fochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fochi advances to half guard.
Daddy moves into full guard.
Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fochi pushes down on Daddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fochi seems to be working for a kimura but Daddy defends the submission attempt.
Daddy wants to get back to full guard but Fochi has mounted him!
Daddy tries to hold on but Fochi postures up.
Daddy is trying desperately to improve position.
Daddy prevents Fochi from taking his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fochi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daddy is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fochi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daddy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fochi tries to get to full guard but Daddy has control of the leg.
Daddy works his way into full mount!
Fochi is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Fochi is defending well.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fochi actively working from the bottom here.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to work for a kimura but Fochi is defending well.
Fochi is trying to maintain the position but Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Daddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fochi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fochi is trying to maintain the position but Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Fochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard but Daddy has passed into side control.
Fochi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fochi tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Daddy moves into full mount! Fochi won't be happy about that!
Fochi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daddy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fochi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fochi!
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fochi trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy is looking for a triangle but Fochi pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
Fochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fochi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daddy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fochi looking for submissions off his back.
Daddy is looking for a kimura but Fochi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daddy to get the leverage.
Fochi gets back to full guard.
Daddy slips nicely into half guard.
Fochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy tries to pass to full mount but Fochi defends it.
Fochi gets back to full guard.
Daddy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fochi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daddy has Fochi in his guard.
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fochi is aware though and is defending well.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fochi defends it easily.
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fochi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fochi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daddy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daddy has his foot on Fochi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fochi works his way back into a safe position though.
Fochi is pushing down on Daddy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daddy is fighting to maintain full guard but Fochi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fochi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi is pressing down on Daddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daddy is holding on for now.
Fochi is keen to just control but Daddy is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi wants to free his trapped foot but Daddy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daddy is refusing to be controlled, as Fochi sits in half guard.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fochi pulls his head out easily.
Daddy wants to control but Fochi is keeping busy.
Fochi passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Daddy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fochi trying to control the action but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy wants to control but Fochi postures up.
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.
Fochi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daddy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fochi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daddy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fochi's best efforts.
Fochi is pressing down on Daddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daddy is holding on for now.
Daddy looking for submissions off his back.
Fochi is working for a submission of some sort.
Daddy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Fochi from controlling successfully.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fochi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fochi tries for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Daddy can't do much from the bottom here.
Fochi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Fochi wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
Daddy looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fochi lands an overhand right.
Donk. Fochi catches Daddy right on the button with a cross.
Daddy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fochi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daddy scrambles back to his feet.
Daddy shoots for a takedown but Fochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Fochi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fochi lands a head shot.
Daddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fochi is trying to defend but Daddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy seems to be looking for submissions.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fochi is looking to control Daddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fochi avoid being mounted?
Fochi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daddy's back!
Daddy showing good submission defense here.
Fochi looking for the choke from the back.
Fochi is trying to stick to Daddy's back but Daddy is turning into Fochi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fochi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daddy.
Fochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fochi working for a triangle but Daddy defends it easily.
Fochi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fochi's guard.
Daddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fochi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daddy is looking for a kimura but Fochi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daddy to get the leverage.
Daddy 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.
Daddy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fochi sees it coming and defends easily.
Fochi actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Fochi tries to get to full guard but Daddy has control of the leg.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Fochi is defending well.
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy.
Daddy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
Fochi keeps trying to improve his position.
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Daddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fochi is refusing to be controlled, as Daddy sits in half guard.
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fochi trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daddy thinking.
Fochi shoots in and gets a takedown into Daddy's guard.
Fochi is looking to advance position but Daddy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fochi is working to get back to half guard.
Daddy landing punches.
Daddy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fochi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Daddy prevents Fochi from getting the reversal.
Fochi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fochi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daddy is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daddy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy.
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard.
Fochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Fochi trying to control but Daddy postures up.
Daddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
Fochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Fochi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daddy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Daddy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Fochi is looking to improve his position.
Fochi moves into full guard.
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.
Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fochi wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Fochi keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Fochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daddy is aware though and is defending well.
Daddy pushes down on Fochi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fochi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daddy has gone for a leg lock! Fochi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daddy's guard.
Fochi wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fochi defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Daddy.
I think Daddy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Big Daddy retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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