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GFC 12 - Armando vs. Smith PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Underwood (ranked 5410 p4p, 24096 weight class) and Tony Neer (ranked 562 p4p, 604 weight class). Tony Neer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Neer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Underwood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Underwood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Underwood trying to control the position.
Neer wants to stand but Underwood is controlling his posture from full guard.
Underwood looking for a guillotine here but Neer defends easily.
Underwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Underwood has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Neer is looking to defend but Underwood has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Neer! Underwood pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Neer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Larry Underwood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Sang (ranked 3432 p4p, 23761 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 416 p4p, 668 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clubber Sang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang. Sang obviously looking to wear him down.
Sang thuds his shin into the meat of Power's side.
Power tries to clinch up but Sang circles away and keeps his distance.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power trying to control the position but instead, Sang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Power into the cage.
Power is trying to stall.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Power - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've been informed that Power 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.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is pushing Sang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sang is defending well for now.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Clubber Sang has been cut.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
Sang is pushing Power up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sang avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Sang just leaning against Power, taking a breather.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Sang.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang avoiding damage.
Sang scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sang scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang blocks an elbow strike.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power stalling in the clinch but Sang improves position.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Sang lands a knee to the body.
Sang lands a nice shot to the body.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sang.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sang avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Sang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Power takes a knee to the side of the body.
Power looks winded!
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Power.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Sang.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Sang lands a knee to the head.
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 Clubber Sang will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Sang closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sang is defending well for now.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power crunches a lovely knee into Sang's ribcage.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Sang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sang lands a knee to the body.
Power looking to slow down the pace here.
Sang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Sang landing knees to the head.
Sang lands a nice knee to the body.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sang.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Sang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sang avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sang's brow.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Sang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Sang landing knees to the body.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Power is breathing heavily.
Sang lands a shot to the body.
Sang taking a breather.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Sang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Sang dodges an elbow strike from Power.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sang leaning against his opponent.
Sang looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Power landing knees to the head.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang blocks the elbow strike.
Sang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sang blocks an elbow strike from Power.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sang missing with knees to the body.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Sang avoids the damage to the body.
Sang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang blocks the elbow strike.
Sang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sang is keeping busy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Sang.
Sang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Sang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Power tries to clinch up but Sang circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sang closes the distance and clinches.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sang scores a nice knee to the body.
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sang lands a right hand.
Sang lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sang's brow.
Sang lands a left hand.
Sang is working Power over against the cage.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Sang blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sang.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang working Power over with knees to the body.
Sang has Power pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sang as Power tries to tie him up.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Sang - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Sang - that landed with a thud.
Sang lands an elbow inside.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Sang avoids the damage to the body.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Sang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang avoiding damage.
Sang leaning against his opponent.
Sang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sang stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clubber Sang.
Sang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sang drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sang is stalling here.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Sang is blocking nicely.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang working Power over with knees to the body.
Clubber Sang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sang tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sang.
Stalling in the clinch from Sang.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Sang pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang landing knees to the head.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sang lands a good knee to the midsection. Power won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Sang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Sang - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Sang.
Power throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
Sang taking a breather.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sang's brow.
Sang lands with a left to the head.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Sang is blocking nicely.
Sang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clubber Sang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Sang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Sang!
Clubber Sang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Tate Jr (ranked 3698 p4p, 3513 weight class) and Ugo Barnes (ranked 440 p4p, 429 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Tate Jr!
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, Ugo Barnes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tate Jr misses the target.
Tate Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Tate Jr didn't see that one coming.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate Jr.
Barnes swings for the body but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate Jr throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate Jr throws out the jab.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate Jr.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Tate Jr misses.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tate Jr.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Tate Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate Jr throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Tate Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Tate Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Tate Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tate Jr connects with the punch.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tate Jr under the eye.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tate Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Tate Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tate Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tate Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tate Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barnes clobbers Tate Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Tate Jr's knee but Tate Jr avoids it well.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Tate Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Tate Jr misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Tate Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tate Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tate Jr throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Tate Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tate Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Tate Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tate Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Tate Jr misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws the left hand but Tate Jr avoids the punch easily.
Tate Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Tate Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tate Jr checks the leg kick.
Barnes cracks Tate Jr with an open hand slap.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tate Jr takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries a quick counter leg kick but Tate Jr is wise to it.
Tate Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Tate Jr looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
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 Aaron Tate Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tate Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tate Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Tate Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate Jr throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Tate Jr sees coming a mile off.
Tate Jr misses with a hook.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tate Jr lands with a good body shot.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes tries to bum rush Tate Jr with a series of wild strikes but Tate Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Tate Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ugo Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tate Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tate Jr jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Tate Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tate Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate Jr.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tate Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tate Jr jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Tate Jr.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Tate Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes thumps Tate Jr with a low kick.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barnes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tate Jr misses with a hook.
Tate Jr loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tate Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tate Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tate Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Tate Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tate Jr moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Tate Jr blocks a jab.
Tate Jr slips a jab from Barnes.
Tate Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tate Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Tate Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tate Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
A left lands for Barnes.
Tate Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tate Jr looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tate Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Tate Jr missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate Jr backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tate Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate Jr works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Tate Jr lands a body shot.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Tate Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Tate Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Tate Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Tate Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tate Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Tate Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes jabs at Tate Jr's body.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate Jr throws out the jab.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Tate Jr cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Tate Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tate Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tate Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Tate Jr's leg. Tate Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tate Jr throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Tate Jr.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Tate Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Tate Jr stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tate Jr.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Tate Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Tate Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes tries a low kick but Tate Jr avoids it.
Tate Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tate Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tate Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate Jr throws out the jab.
Tate Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Tate Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tate Jr throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tate Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes defending well as Tate Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tate Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tate Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Tate Jr's leg. Tate Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Tate Jr swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tate Jr.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Ugo Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tate Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tate Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tate Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tate Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Tate Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Tate Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Tate Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes throws a hook but Tate Jr avoids it easily.
Tate Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate Jr throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Tate Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tate Jr cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aaron Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate Jr connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Tate Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Paulik (ranked 3135 p4p, 23615 weight class) and Roger Cleveland (ranked 394 p4p, 623 weight class). Tony Paulik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Paulik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleveland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cleveland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paulik fails to pull guard.
Paulik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cleveland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cleveland lands a left and a right that send Paulik crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleveland thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Paulik is rocked!
It looks like Tony Paulik has been cut.
Cleveland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulik circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cleveland. Paulik falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cleveland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Cleveland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huma Dragonsbane (ranked 3446 p4p, 5242 weight class) and Stu Redman (ranked 463 p4p, 589 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Dragonsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonsbane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redman throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragonsbane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redman's head.
Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonsbane manages to avoid it.
Dragonsbane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redman misses with a left hand
and Dragonsbane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Redman. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Redman misses.
Dragonsbane tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
Dragonsbane misses with a hook.
Redman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redman duly obliges.
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!
Dragonsbane connects with a looping right hand.
Stu Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonsbane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Dragonsbane's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman throws a shot from downtown. Dragonsbane moves away and avoids it.
Redman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragonsbane counters with a low kick, right behind Redman 's knee.
Dragonsbane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragonsbane is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonsbane throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman takes a swing at Dragonsbane's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dragonsbane. Redman shrugs it off though.
Dragonsbane fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragonsbane connects with a leg kick.
Dragonsbane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Redman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragonsbane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redman takes a swing at Dragonsbane's ribcage but misses.
Dragonsbane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redman misses with a body shot.
Redman misses with the combination.
Redman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragonsbane counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragonsbane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redman.
Redman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonsbane throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Dragonsbane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragonsbane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Redman misses the target.
Dragonsbane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonsbane throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Redman finds it's way through Dragonsbane's defenses.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redman connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Dragonsbane does it's job there.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman misses with a hook
and Dragonsbane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dragonsbane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane misses with a knee strike.
Redman is trying to break the clinch but Dragonsbane has him pressed against the cage.
Dragonsbane lands a nice elbow.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragonsbane moves away.
Redman throws a looping overhand right but Dragonsbane ducks down to avoid it.
Dragonsbane looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dragonsbane rather than just go for the knockout.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonsbane manages to avoid it.
Dragonsbane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dragonsbane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragonsbane throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman throws a hook but Dragonsbane avoids it easily.
Dragonsbane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redman digs a good body shot into Dragonsbane's ribs.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Dragonsbane throwing a counter right hand but Redman manages to avoid it.
Redman scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonsbane missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dragonsbane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonsbane manages to avoid it.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redman looks to land a combination but Dragonsbane avoids it well.
Dragonsbane jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Redman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dragonsbane lands a slapping body shot.
Dragonsbane connects with a body shot.
Redman digs a good body shot into Dragonsbane's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragonsbane tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonsbane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragonsbane tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
Redman slips under a jab.
Redman connects with a right hand. Dragonsbane shakes it off.
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 Huma Dragonsbane 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.
Redman checks a low kick from Dragonsbane.
Redman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragonsbane's head.
Dragonsbane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragonsbane tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Dragonsbane throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman thuds his right hand into Dragonsbane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragonsbane is rocked!
Redman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragonsbane doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Dragonsbane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redman gets tackled into the cage by Dragonsbane. Dragonsbane maintains the clinch.
Dragonsbane wants to stall.
Dragonsbane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman throws a body punch but Dragonsbane moves out of range.
Dragonsbane seems to have got his legs back now.
Dragonsbane lands with an uppercut that bounces Redman off the cage and back into range.
Redman jabs at Dragonsbane's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragonsbane counters with a nice body shot.
Redman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dragonsbane falls backwards - clearly groggy! Redman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Redman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cullen (ranked 3533 p4p, 3927 weight class) and Donald Eibert (ranked 437 p4p, 480 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Eibert!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eibert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eibert jumps guard but Cullen stands there with Eibert around his waist. Eibert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eibert has him pressed against the cage.
Eibert missing with knees to the body.
Eibert is trying to pull guard but Cullen has him pressed against the cage.
Eibert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cullen is defending well for now.
We've been hearing reports that Cullen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eibert is looking to control Cullen's arms but Cullen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eibert has his back to the cage.
Eibert lands a nice knee to the body.
Eibert blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Donald Eibert has been cut.
Eibert throws an elbow but it misses.
Cullen has Eibert pressed against the cage.
Cullen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen is adopting a defensive guard.
Cullen 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.
Eibert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Eibert from controlling successfully.
Cullen can't keep his opponent in guard - Eibert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eibert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cullen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eibert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cullen is controlling Eibert's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eibert trying to control from half guard but Cullen is working away.
Cullen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cullen tries to get out of the position.
Eibert is looking to advance position but Cullen won't allow it.
Eibert is working for a submission of some sort.
Cullen is trying is best to control the position here.
Cullen is trying to stand back up but Eibert is controlling him
Eibert works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cullen tries to reverse the position but Eibert maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eibert working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eibert is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cullen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cullen!
Cullen is in close to Eibert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cullen looking to sit in guard and control but Eibert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eibert trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Eibert has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cullen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eibert tries to free his leg and advance position but Cullen is retaining full guard.
Cullen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eibert trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eibert slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eibert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eibert.
Eibert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cullen has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Eibert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Eibert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cullen connects with a single shot there.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Eibert moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eibert.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Eibert moves out of range.
Cullen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eibert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cullen lands a two punch combo.
Cullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Cullen throws a nice looking combination but Eibert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cullen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eibert is trying to control the position but Cullen postures up.
Eibert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eibert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eibert on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen is sitting in close to Eibert's body. Eibert has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cullen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cullen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Eibert.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Eibert!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Fortuna (ranked 2772 p4p, 3546 weight class) and William Lindy (ranked 386 p4p, 468 weight class). Fortuna comes to the cage accompanied by Godfather Theme by Nino Rota. Bruno Fortuna could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Lindy's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Fortuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Lindy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindy throws an overhand right that lands on Fortuna's shoulder, as Fortuna tries to avoid the shot.
Fortuna is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Fortuna. Those never looked like landing.
Lindy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortuna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortuna throws a leg kick but Lindy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lindy is looking to clinch.
William Lindy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fortuna throws a hook to the side of Lindy's head but Lindy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortuna lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Lindy misses.
Fortuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lindy wants to clinch but Fortuna slips to the side
and Fortuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindy throws a one two combo.
Lindy dives in and scores a takedown into Fortuna's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindy won't allow Fortuna to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet but Lindy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Lindy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindy swings for the body but Fortuna moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fortuna misses with a wild combination.
Lindy scores with a jab to the body.
Lindy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Lindy misses its intended target.
Fortuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortuna connects with a looping right hand.
Fortuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindy.
A cross from Fortuna lands.
Fortuna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lindy tries to clinch up but Fortuna circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindy drives through and clinches with Fortuna against the cage.
Fortuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindy's elbow.
Lindy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortuna.
Fortuna blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna lands a right hand.
Fortuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lindy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindy.
Fortuna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lindy up against the cage.
Fortuna scores with a hook to the body.
Fortuna can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindy.
Lindy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindy prevents a body shot from Fortuna.
Lindy has a couple of punches blocked by Fortuna.
Lindy lands a body punch.
Fortuna tries a body shot but Lindy blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindy dodges an elbow strike from Fortuna.
Fortuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindy can't find room to land a body shot as Fortuna controls the action.
Fortuna manages to break the clinch.
Lindy missing with a left hand there. Fortuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lindy cracks Fortuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Fortuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindy has Fortuna up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindy tries to work over Fortuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortuna prevents a body shot from Lindy.
Lindy blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Lindy 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.
Lindy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindy tries to clinch there but Fortuna circles away.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
Crunch! Fortuna slams his shin into Lindy's torso.
The fighters circling - Fortuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindy is looking to clinch.
Lindy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fortuna counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna lands a leg kick that knocks Lindy off balance momentarily.
Lindy misses with a body shot
and Fortuna counters with a straight right hand.
Fortuna misses with the combination.
Lindy misses with an uppercut. Fortuna saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindy misses with a body shot.
Lindy looks to land a left hand but Fortuna moved out of range nicely.
Bruno Fortuna is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindy tries to clinch but Fortuna is having none of it.
Lindy lands with a hook. Fortuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lindy misses with a two punch combination.
Lindy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fortuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindy closes the distance and pushes Fortuna back into the cage.
Lindy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Fortuna.
Fortuna tries a body shot but Lindy blocks it.
Fortuna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindy's elbow.
Lindy tries to throw a body punch but Fortuna avoids it by throwing Lindy back against the cage.
Fortuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortuna throws an elbow but it misses.
Fortuna blocks an uppercut.
Fortuna tries to work over Lindy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortuna can't find room to land a body shot as Lindy controls the action.
William Lindy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortuna scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortuna tries to work over Lindy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortuna or not.
Fortuna misses with an elbow strike.
Lindy misses with a punch to the body.
Lindy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindy blocking some punches.
Lindy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortuna scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna blocks an uppercut.
Fortuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindy's elbow.
Lindy lands a body punch.
Fortuna tries to throw a body punch but Lindy avoids it by throwing Fortuna back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindy.
Fortuna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindy lands a hook that snaps the head of Fortuna backwards.
Lindy digs a right hand underneath Fortuna's ribcage. Fortuna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindy lands with a good body shot.
Lindy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindy lunges at Fortuna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortuna's hand.
Lindy misses with a looping right.
Fortuna moves out of range as Lindy strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindy throws a jab when Fortuna was well out of range.
Fortuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindy is looking to clinch but Fortuna is avoiding it.
Lindy closes the distance and clinches.
Fortuna is trying to break the clinch but Lindy has him pressed against the cage.
Lindy digs a right hand into Fortuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortuna's gas tank.
Lindy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lindy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortuna backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortuna.
Fortuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lindy lands a shot to the body.
Lindy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindy tries to clinch up.
Fortuna looks to land a left hand but Lindy moved out of range nicely.
Lindy instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Lindy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lindy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fortuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lindy tries to clinch there but Fortuna circles away.
Fortuna misses with a low kick as Lindy jumps back.
Lindy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortuna, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lindy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortuna working hard to break the clinch.
Lindy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortuna tries to work over Lindy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortuna misses with a punch to the body.
Fortuna blocks a body shot from Lindy.
Fortuna misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortuna wants to break free but Lindy has control.
Lindy blocks a body shot from Fortuna.
Fortuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindy controls his hands.
Fortuna prevents a body shot from Lindy.
Fortuna blocks a body shot from Lindy.
Lindy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortuna backwards.
Lindy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortuna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lindy blocks a body shot from Fortuna.
Fortuna is trying to break the clinch but Lindy is controlling him.
A short right from Lindy on the inside.
Fortuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortuna stalling the fight.
Fortuna misses with a body punch.
Lindy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bruno Fortuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindy's elbow.
Fortuna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindy working aggressively here.
Fortuna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindy.
Lindy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindy backwards.
Fortuna misses with an elbow strike.
Lindy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortuna has had enough of the clinch but Lindy keeps him there for the moment.
Fortuna looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fortuna lands a nice uppercut.
Fortuna stalls.
Fortuna blocking some punches.
Lindy avoids a wild elbow strike from Fortuna.
Fortuna looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortuna.
Fortuna can't find room to land a body shot as Lindy controls the action.
Lindy working aggressively here.
Fortuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortuna blocks an uppercut.
Fortuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindy's elbow.
Lindy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fortuna seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lindy can turn it around.
Lindy lands a shot to the body.
Fortuna blocks an uppercut.
William Lindy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fortuna misses with a body punch.
Lindy blocks a body shot from Fortuna.
Fortuna tries to work over Lindy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Fortuna.
Fortuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna misses with a punch to the body.
Lindy keeps control of Fortuna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lindy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortunas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortuna.
Fortuna misses with the head strike.
Lindy misses with some punches.
Fortuna misses with a body punch.
Fortuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortuna stalling in the clinch.
Fortuna has a couple of punches blocked by Lindy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Lindy.
I've got Lindy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Herro (ranked 2240 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Robert Lee (ranked 297 p4p, 397 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Herro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Lee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herro circles away.
Herro lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Herro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Herro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herro scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Herro lands with a nice body punch.
Herro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Herro lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Herro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herro gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Herro is retaining full guard.
Herro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Herro blocks nicely.
Herro wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tanner Herro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Herro has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herro gets a clinch.
Herro is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Herro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Herro circles away.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
As Lee looks to move away, Herro throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Herro lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herro doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Tanner Herro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herro stuffs the takedown.
Herro throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herro connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Herro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Herro is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herro's waist but Herro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Herro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Herro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee looks winded!
Herro closes the distance and clinches.
Herro is stalling here.
Herro breaks the clinch.
Herro darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Herro breaks from the clinch.
Herro throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Herro.
Herro lands with a right that hurts Lee. Lee looks to clinch but Herro throws a short knee that drops Lee. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tanner Herro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 1775 p4p, 1688 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 242 p4p, 230 weight class). Diego Armando could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Agent Smith's chin.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Armando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armando circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armando.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armando takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith drops Armando with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control.
Armando is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to stand but Armando has his arm trapped.
Oh Armando is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith decides to stand back up.
Armando lands a body shot.
Armando seems to have got his legs back now.
Armando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Armando.
Armando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith defending well as Armando loads up on a big left hand.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Armando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips under a jab from Armando.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Armando lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Armando misses with a looping left.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armando wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Armando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armando was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Smith is rocked!
Armando dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Armando lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
It looks like Armando has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Armando looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Armando connects with a jab.
Armando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a right hand that Armando ducks under and follows up with a left that Armando also avoids with ease.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Armando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Armando sprawling to the canvas. Smith follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Armando hang on?
It looks like Diego Armando has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Armando is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armando keeping control of the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Armando scores with a jab.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Armando rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith wants to clinch up but Armando keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to move into range but Armando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith looks to land a combination but Armando avoids it well.
Armando missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armando throws out the jab.
Armando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith avoids the body shot from Armando.
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 Diego Armando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Armando's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith wants to clinch up but Armando keeps it at a distance.
Armando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Armando misses with an uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Armando was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Armando moves into the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Armando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Smith.
Armando working aggressively here.
Armando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Armando controls the action.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Armando finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Armando controls the action.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Armando.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armando working aggressively here.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armando's elbow.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
Diego Armando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with some punches.
Armando prevents a body shot from Smith.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armando.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armando backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
Smith tries to work over Armando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armando blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Armando.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Armando.
Armando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armando tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Armando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Armando controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armando backwards.
Smith blocks a body shot from Armando.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armando.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Armando backwards.
Armando scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to work over Armando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Armando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Armando's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Armando instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
Armando struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armando lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Armando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
Armando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Armando tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Armando back against the cage.
Armando blocks a body shot from Smith.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armando tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Armando misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Armando misses with a body punch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Armando.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Armando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand.
Armando lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
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!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Armando tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Armando.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
Armando working aggressively here.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando misses with a body punch.
Armando misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a body shot from Armando.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armando's elbow.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Armando's head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Armando prevents a body shot from Smith.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armando backwards.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armando blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Armando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armando lands a body shot.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Armando controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Armando lands a left hand.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armando misses with the head strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Diego Armando did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Diego Armando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Armando on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Armando lands a slapping body shot.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Armando throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Armando.
Diego Armando is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armando. Armando circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith drops Armando with a nice combination! Smith dives into Armando's guard, looking to finish!
Smith wants to stand but Armando has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Armando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Armando has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Armando.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Armando.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Armando misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Armando blocks a body shot from Smith.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Armando controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Armando.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Armando lands with a light punch inside.
Armando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to stall but Armando uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Armando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armando swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Armando misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Armando misses with a punch to the body.
Armando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armando prevents a body shot from Smith.
Armando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armando lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Armando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
Armando misses with some punches.
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 Diego Armando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Armando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good exchange - Armando coming out on top.
Armando clinches.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Armando improves position.
Armando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Armando.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Armando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armando.
Armando has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Armando.
Armando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armando.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armando lands a body shot.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Armando scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Armando misses with some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego Armando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Agent Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armando's elbow.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Armando.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Armando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to work over Armando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Armando blocks a body shot from Smith.
Armando prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Armando prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
Armando tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Armando back against the cage.
Armando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Armando controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Armando.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
Armando blocking some punches.
Armando gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith is leaning against Armando and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agent Smith.
I think Armando 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Armando!
Diego Armando is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Diego Armando thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Leyton (ranked 745 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Dirk Jammer (ranked 109 p4p, 253 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Jammer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Leyton or perhaps it was just good defense by Jammer, which made it look bad.
Jammer is looking for the big counter here.
Leyton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jammer swivels and escapes.
Timo Leyton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jammer throws a nice looking combination but Leyton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leyton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leyton's back!
Leyton wants to escape the position.
Leyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Black Swans that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jammer is looking to control Leyton but Leyton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leyton trying to control the position but Jammer manages to sink in the hooks.
Jammer 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.
Jammer avoiding Leyton 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammer keeps control of the position as Leyton tries to break free.
Leyton prevents Jammer from getting a body triangle.
Jammer scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Leyton is looking for a way out.
Leyton is in bad spot here.
Jammer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Leyton is taking damage to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leyton rolls, trying to escape but Jammer keeps control of the position.
Leyton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jammer controlling well, preventing Leyton from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jammer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leyton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jammer gets his way!
Jammer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jammer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leyton doesn't escape.
Jammer working for the choke.
Jammer has the hooks in. Leyton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leyton trying to control the hands but Jammer won't let him.
Leyton tries to escape the position.
Jammer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jammer controlling well, preventing Leyton from escaping the position.
Leyton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Leyton gets back to full guard.
Leyton is looking for a triangle but Jammer pushes his legs off easily.
Leyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Jammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jammer has managed to get both his arms back between Leyton's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Jammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jammer lands a body shot.
Leyton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jammer.
Dirk Jammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leyton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Leyton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leyton throws a big right hand that misses.
Leyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leyton postures up and lands a big shot to Jammer's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jammer is retaining full guard.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Leyton preventing the sweep.
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leyton distracts Jammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Jammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jammer is aware though and is defending well.
Leyton is trying to keep Jammer in close.
Leyton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jammer stacks Leyton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jammer!
Jammer working away.
Jammer tries to advance to mount but Leyton denies him.
Leyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leyton keeps working.
Jammer is thwarting Leyton's attempts to control the position.
Leyton is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leyton gets full guard.
Jammer pushes down on Leyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leyton is trying to control but Jammer passes into side control!
Leyton can't do much from the bottom here.
Jammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leyton is trying to control Jammer's posture but Jammer avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dirk Jammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Leyton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leyton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jammer tries to avoid it but Leyton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jammer to the ground. Jammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jammer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton darts in looking for a takedown but Jammer gets double underhooks and turns Leyton into the cage.
Jammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dirk Jammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jammer's guard.
Jammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Jammer has wrist control.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammer keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Jammer is trying to keep Leyton in close.
Jammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Jammer is looking for a triangle but Leyton pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Jammer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Leyton postures up in Jammer's guard and throws a big left but Jammer blocks it.
Leyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Jammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Leyton lands a nice forearm strike.
Leyton moves into full mount!
Leyton looking to control but Jammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leyton prevents Jammer from getting the reversal.
Leyton raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Dirk Jammer has been cut.
Leyton landing strikes from the mount and Jammer is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leyton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jammer is looking to escape.
Jammer taking shots to the head.
Leyton trying to control but Jammer is having none of it.
Jammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leyton cracks Jammer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leyton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Dirk Jammer's cut even more.
Jammer is looking to get to half guard.
Leyton landing strikes from the mount.
The cut above Dirk Jammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jammer can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jammer is working to get back to half guard.
Timo Leyton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Jammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Jammer wants to control but Leyton is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jammer!
Timo Leyton was interviewed post fight and said 'Rubber Match!'.
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