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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Barnes (ranked 3806 p4p, 5578 weight class) and Keanu Reeves (ranked 496 p4p, 600 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keanu Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reeves.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Reeves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reeves advances to mount.
Reeves moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
Reeves in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barnes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keanu Reeves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Spears (ranked 2896 p4p, 3403 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 386 p4p, 455 weight class). Bobby Drake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spears.
Spears has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spears misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spears throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Spears takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spears is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Spears keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Spears.
Spears tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Spears takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spears is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Spears is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Spears's head back.
Spears fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Spears lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spears walks into a jab.
Spears rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake has had enough of the clinch but Spears keeps him there for the moment.
Drake keeps control of Spears as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Spears controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to circle away but Spears has him pinned against the cage.
Drake prevents a body shot from Spears.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spears throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Spears throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake throws a body punch but Spears moves out of range.
Spears throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spears.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spears is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spears avoids the body shot from Drake.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Spears ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spears throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drake was covering up waiting for the punch and Spears finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control but Spears is working from the bottom.
Drake won't allow Spears to get back to his feet.
Drake passes into half guard.
Spears is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Spears trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spears is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Spears is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is trying to control. Spears wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spears avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spears manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spears walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spears.
Drake throws a series of punches but Spears avoids them all with ease.
Spears lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spears tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spears scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
Spears throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spears scores with a jab.
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spears moves out of range of the strikes.
Spears fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Spears tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Drake catches Spears right on the button with a cross.
Drake staying out of range there.
Spears wants to clinch
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spears swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spears connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Drake.
Spears throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spears misses with a leg kick.
Spears throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Drake finds it's way through Spears's defenses.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Spears throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Spears forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Spears has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Spears tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake wants to get back to striking at distance but Spears won't allow it.
Spears breaks the clinch.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spears tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Spears pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drake back to the cage. Spears follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spears lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Spears tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Spears.
Drake connects with a right hand. Spears shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spears tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spears dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Spears was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears throws an off balance right hand
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spears keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Spears moves away and avoids it.
Spears blocks a jab.
Spears misses with a straight right.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spears lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Spears scores with a four punch combination!
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spears throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spears!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake slips a jab from Spears.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spears.
Spears swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spears lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spears misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drake keeps control of Spears as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spears lands with a left to the head.
Spears breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake throws a series of punches but Spears avoids them all with ease.
Drake looks to land a combination. Spears sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spears lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Spears scores with a hook.
A jab from Spears misses.
Spears throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake misses with a hook. Spears ducked under it nicely.
Spears swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake looks to land a combination but Spears avoids it well.
Spears uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Spears misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Spears misses with a jab to the body
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spears paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Spears scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
Spears cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Spears.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Spears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Spears misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Spears there.
Spears misses with a series of wild punches.
Spears tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Spears ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake breaks the clinch.
Spears attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spears throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Drake misses.
Spears takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spears.
Good standup being displayed there by Spears as he connects with a hook.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spears thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Spears dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spears darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake defending well as Spears loads up on a big left hand.
Spears closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.
Drake breaks the clinch.
Spears fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Drake throws a body punch but Spears moves out of range.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spears throws out the jab.
Drake misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake jabs at Spears's body.
Spears throws a series of strikes that have Drake backpedaling.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Spears was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spears wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spears sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake misses the jab.
Drake jabs Spears right on the nose. Spears blinks but takes it well.
Drake tries to move into range but Spears moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Spears.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spears.
Drake lands a nice hook to Spears's body. Spears takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake scores with a jab. Spears acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spears tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spears keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spears misses with a looping right.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spears.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Spears bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spears throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Spears's shoulder, as Spears tries to avoid the shot.
Drake throws a series of punches but Spears avoids them all with ease.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spears takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spears misses with a two punch combination.
Spears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spears scores with a three punch combo!
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drake scores with a jab.
Spears throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Spears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Spears connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Spears does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake cracks Spears with a good jab.
Drake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spears lands a slapping body shot.
Spears moves away from the strike by Drake.
Spears shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spears postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Drake to stand up.
Spears throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Spears misses with a combination
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spears thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake lands a nice hook to Spears's body. Spears takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spearss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spears throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Spears moved out of range.
Spears walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spears looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spears moves away.
Spears throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spears momentarily.
Spears misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spears thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spears misses with a straight left.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spears swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Drake.
I think Drake 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Drake!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Tatakai (ranked 2281 p4p, 2901 weight class) and Frankie DeLuna (ranked 139 p4p, 184 weight class). Frankie DeLuna has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akira Tatakai's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Tatakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatakai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeLuna throws a combination that misses
and Tatakai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeLuna throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tatakai to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatakai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeLuna digs a good body shot into Tatakai's ribs.
DeLuna cracks Tatakai with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown but Tatakai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeLuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Tatakai - just one landing.
A shot to the body from DeLuna misses
and Tatakai counters with a crisp right hand that drops DeLuna! Tatakai lets DeLuna back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 DeLuna is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tatakai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeLuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatakai finish him?
DeLuna tries to get into range but Tatakai steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops DeLuna! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tatakai scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Tatakai!
Akira Tatakai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Bezerra (ranked 2177 p4p, 3174 weight class) and Phillip Ortega (ranked 276 p4p, 379 weight class). Phillip Ortega will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Bezerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Ortega!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Ortega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bezerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Bezerra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Bezerra fails with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a two punch combo.
Ortega misses with a double jab.
Bezerra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortega sprawls and moves away.
Ortega throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bezerra with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortega is trying to defend but Bezerra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bezerra is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega is refusing to be controlled, as Bezerra sits in half guard.
Ortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortega tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bezerra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bezerra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bezerra wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra working Ortega over with strikes.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortega's head.
Ortega trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Bezerra wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bezerra is working away from the top position though.
Ortega won't allow Bezerra to pass to mount.
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezerra content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Ortega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bezerra.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bezerra misses with a takedown
and Ortega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ortega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass.
Bezerra trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezerra is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Bezerra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bezerra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bezerra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ortega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ortega has escaped and now he's on top!
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezerra pushes a forearm under Ortega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ortega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Bezerra!
A very excited looking Erasmo Bezerra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Phillip Ortega was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough fight. I tried my best but Erasmo is such an elite grappler. Tough to stop that. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Akinaga (ranked 1666 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Steve Norton (ranked 220 p4p, 395 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akinaga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The HU - Wolf Totem. Norton has chosen Notice Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Norton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Norton.
Akinaga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norton's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norton lands a nice short elbow.
Norton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akinaga wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
Akinaga punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akinaga trying to hold on to Norton's head to control him but Norton postures up.
Norton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akinaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norton stands up out of the half guard.
Norton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akinaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norton scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton looks for a takedown but Akinaga sprawls well.
Akinaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norton throws a hook but Akinaga blocks it.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norton lands a nice shot that snaps Akinaga's head back.
Akinaga loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Akinaga throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Akinaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Akinaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga connects with a crisp jab.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akinaga thuds a left hand into Norton's body.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there.
Akinaga tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as Akinaga controls his hands.
Akinaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akinaga is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Akinaga leaning against his opponent.
Norton is pushing Akinaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akinaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton tries to pull guard but Akinaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
I was talking to Akinaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akinaga is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
Akinaga tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akinaga smiles and moves away.
Kiso Akinaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Norton.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Norton throws a push kick but Akinaga slaps the foot to one side.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akinaga lands a jab to the nose.
Norton tries to clinch up but Akinaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Akinaga works the jab nicely.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.
Norton swings for the body but Akinaga moves out of range.
Akinaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Akinaga ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akinaga lands a nice shot that snaps Norton's head back.
Jab, jab by Akinaga - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akinaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Akinaga does no damage.
Akinaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akinaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton throws a body punch but Akinaga moves out of range.
Norton shoots in for a double leg but Akinaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Akinaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Akinaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga digs a good hook to Norton's body.
Akinaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Akinaga throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
 It looks like Steve Norton has been cut.
Norton throws a low kick but Akinaga avoids it.
A slow jab from Akinaga misses its intended target.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Norton.
Norton defending well as Akinaga loads up on a big left hand.
Norton misses with a low kick.
A jab from Akinaga does it's job there.
Akinaga scores with the left hand. Norton knows he should have avoided that one.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is looking to clinch but Akinaga is avoiding it.
Akinaga clobbers Norton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akinaga misses with a straight left.
Akinaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akinaga jabs at Norton's body.
A big left from Akinaga misses.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akinaga tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.
Akinaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akinaga scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Norton unleashes a big counter combination but Akinaga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - Akinaga circles away.
Akinaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Nice cross by Akinaga.
Akinaga scores with a body shot.
Norton slips a jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Norton connects with a looping right hand.
Akinaga swinging wildly here.
Norton throws out a counter right but Akinaga avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akinaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akinaga takes one to the chin there.
Akinaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akinaga with a body shot.
Akinaga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norton.
 It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Akinaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norton finds it's way round the side to connect with Akinaga's head.
Norton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiso Akinaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinaga misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Akinaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Akinaga moves out of range easily.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Akinaga lands a jab to the nose.
Akinaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akinaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akinaga misses with a looping left.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range.
Norton pushes Akinaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton breaks the clinch.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akinaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akinaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akinaga scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinaga.
Akinaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Norton defending well as Akinaga loads up on a big left hand.
Akinaga tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akinaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Akinaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akinaga connects with a looping right hand.
Norton throws a head kick that misses.
Akinaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga misses with a hook.
Akinaga tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akinaga throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Akinaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akinaga misses with a body shot.
Norton lands with a nice body punch.
Norton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinaga manages to avoid it.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
Norton closes the distance and pushes Akinaga back into the cage.
Norton keeps control of Akinaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Akinaga with a jab.
Norton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akinaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Akinaga punishes Norton's body with a nice straight punch.
Norton with the inside leg kick.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Akinaga is out of range.
Akinaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Norton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akinaga has time to react.
Akinaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton scoring well with a low kick there.
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Norton drags the fight down to the ground.
Norton working a defensive guard here.
Akinaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akinaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Akinaga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga gets to his feet - Norton follows without any prompting.
Norton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akinaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akinaga ducks right into an uppercut from Norton.
Norton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there.
Akinaga lands a jab to Norton's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Akinaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akinaga.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinaga manages to avoid it.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akinaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akinaga.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akinaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norton has time to react.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
Akinaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akinaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Norton. Norton gets slowly back to his feet.
Akinaga with a hook.
Steve Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akinaga lands with a right hand.
Norton misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Akinaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akinaga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Akinaga!
A very excited looking Kiso Akinaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Steve Norton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Karpov (ranked 1709 p4p, 2047 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 230 p4p, 270 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Karpov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpov tries to clinch up but Shain circles away and keeps his distance.
Karpov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shain, pushing him back against the cage.
Shain lands an elbow that stopped Karpov in his tracks for a moment.
Karpov avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Karpov blocking some punches.
Karpov avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Shain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shain throws an elbow but misses.
Karpov lands a nice uppercut.
Shain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karpov is leaning against Shain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karpov pushes Shain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karpov is defending well for now.
Shain pushes off an throws an elbow but Karpov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shain lands a good knee to the midsection. Karpov won't want to take too many of those.
Karpov 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.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karpov is defending well for now.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Karpov.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike.
Shain misses with an elbow strike.
Shain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karpov is working Shain over against the cage.
Karpov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Karpov avoids the damage to the body.
Karpov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Karpov.
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!
Karpov lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Karpov.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Karpov is blocking nicely.
Karpov blocking some punches.
Shain tries to work over Karpov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shain.
Shain looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpov.
Karpov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Karpov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
A short right from Karpov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shain.
Karpov tries to throw a body punch but Shain avoids it by throwing Karpov back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karpov is defending well for now.
Shain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Karpov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Karpov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shain lands a nice elbow.
Shain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karpov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karpov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karpov avoids it.
Karpov dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Karpov blocks an uppercut.
Karpov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karpov avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karpov fails to land.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpov scores with a shot to the side of Shain's head.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
Karpov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karpov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Karpov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as Karpov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karpov.
Karpov blocks an elbow strike from Shain.
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!
Shain scores with a hook to the body.
Karpov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain is working Karpov over against the cage.
Shain prevents a body shot from Karpov.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karpov can't find room to land a body shot as Shain controls the action.
Karpov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karpov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
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 Jordan Karpov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karpov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shain misses with a body kick.
Karpov pushes Shain up against the cage in a clinch.
Shain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karpov has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Shain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shain tries to throw a body punch but Karpov avoids it by throwing Shain back against the cage.
Karpov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
A body shot lands from Karpov.
Jordan Karpov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karpov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karpov works on Shain's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shain.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain misses with the head strike.
Shain blocking some punches.
Karpov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karpov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karpov can't find room to land a body shot as Shain controls the action.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karpov.
Karpov managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov digs a right hand into Shain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shain's gas tank.
Shain is breathing heavily.
Karpov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
A short left from Karpov.
Shain blocking some punches.
Karpov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karpov managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shain.
Karpov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karpov lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karpov misses with a body punch.
Karpov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karpov working aggressively here.
Karpov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karpov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Karpov on the inside.
Karpov managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Karpov has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Karpov lands a right hand.
Karpov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpov.
Karpov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karpov misses with a body punch.
Karpov blocks an uppercut.
Shain misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Shain landing knees to the body.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karpov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shain's elbow.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Karpov tries to throw a body punch but Shain avoids it by throwing Karpov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Karpov.
Karpov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karpov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shain scores with a shoulder strike.
Karpov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karpov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Karpov lands with a left to the head.
Karpov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karpov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karpov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shain can do to turn this around?
Karpov works on Shain's body with a couple of short punches.
Shain avoids a wild elbow strike from Karpov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
Shain blocks a body shot from Karpov.
A short right from Karpov.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain throws a punch but it's blocked by Karpov.
Karpov scores with a shot to the side of Shain's head.
Karpov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shain is rocked!
Karpov is working Shain over against the cage.
Shain is still on wobbly legs! Can Karpov finish him?
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Karpov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Karpov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shain to his knees! Karpov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Karpov!
Jordan Karpov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2224 p4p, 2402 weight class) and Julius Benedict (ranked 299 p4p, 315 weight class). Benedict has chosen Twins as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Benedict!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter slips a straight right by Benedict.
Benedict lands with a shot to the body.
Benedict closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benedict can't find room to land a body shot as Shifter controls the action.
Benedict stops a takedown attempt from Shifter.
Shifter wants a takedown but no success here.
Shifter wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benedict tries a body shot but Shifter blocks it.
Benedict is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shifter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benedict to the mat. Benedict regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benedict trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict is adopting a defensive guard.
Benedict lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Benedict stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter trying to strike off his back.
Benedict really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shifter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benedict wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily.
Benedict told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedict passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benedict controls the position.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benedict is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benedict's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benedict's back!
Shifter is looking for the choke from the back position but Benedict is controlling his hands well.
Benedict tries to roll but Shifter sticks to his back.
Benedict covering up well under a series of strikes from Shifter.
Benedict trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedict might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shifter working for the choke.
Benedict defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shifter's arms.
Benedict rolls, trying to escape but Shifter keeps control of the position.
Shifter not allowing Benedict to control his hands.
Benedict is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shifter throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Shifter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Benedict defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shifter keeps control of the position as Benedict tries to break free.
Shifter looking for the RNC.
Benedict breaks Shifter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Benedict preventing the sweep.
Shifter has his foot on Benedict's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedict works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedict trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter working for a triangle but Benedict defends it easily.
Benedict seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shifter has his foot on Benedict's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedict works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Benedict defends easily.
Benedict 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.
Shifter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benedict manages to get himself to full guard.
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benedict is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benedict is pulling down on Shifter's head to control his posture.
Benedict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shifter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benedict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benedict looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedict, not yet.
Benedict managing to control the position.
Benedict is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benedict is controlling Shifter's posture.
Shifter is pushing down on Benedict's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benedict is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benedict misses with a body shot.
Shifter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shifter showed some decent athleticism there.
Benedict tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Benedict trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Shifter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benedict regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Benedict is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benedict manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Benedict's guard.
Benedict tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benedict looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter advances position into side control!
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benedict knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Benedict is defending well.
Shifter working away.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benedict is looking to reverse the position.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?
Benedict sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedict tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Benedict is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Benedict is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedict can do to turn this around?
Shifter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benedict is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter wants to free his trapped foot but Benedict is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedict wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Benedict defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedict has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Benedict is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Benedict trying to control from the bottom.
Benedict holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Benedict wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benedict is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedict doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter prevents Benedict from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benedict trying to control from the bottom.
Shifter prevents Benedict from improving his position.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter is thwarting Benedict's attempts to control the position.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Benedict is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benedict has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Benedict is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Benedict lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shifter slips a straight right by Benedict.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benedict misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Benedict. No joy for Shifter on that attempt.
Benedict throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter postures up in Benedict's guard and throws a big left but Benedict blocks it.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Benedict is keeping the position.
Benedict bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard.
Shifter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Benedict avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benedict must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict pushing down on Shifter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benedict is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benedict trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Benedict trying to control the pace.
Benedict wants to advance to full mount but Shifter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Benedict looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benedict looking to pass the guard.
Julius Benedict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has his foot on Benedict's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedict works his way back into a safe position though.
Benedict avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benedict tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Benedict trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benedict pushes down on Shifter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benedict perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedict tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Benedict is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benedict wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Benedict is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benedict pulls his head out easily.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benedict pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benedict prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Benedict not doing much here.
Shifter won't allow Benedict to pass to mount.
Benedict controlling the pace.
Benedict prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is defending against the submission attempts here by Benedict.
Benedict is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Benedict comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shifter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 3140 p4p, 5304 weight class) and Caizara Caboclo (ranked 419 p4p, 591 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caizara Caboclo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caboclo shoots for a takedown but Sireika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caboclo moves in looking to clinch but Sireika pushes him off.
Sireika takes the fight into the clinch.
Caboclo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sireika closes the distance and pushes Caboclo back into the cage.
Sireika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sireika gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caboclo.
Caboclo is looking for a takedown.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caizara Caboclo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Caboclo is working for takedown but Sireika is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caboclo breaks from the clinch.
Caboclo shoots for a takedown but Sireika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caboclo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sireika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caboclo throws a sloppy head kick and Sireika moves out of range easily.
Caboclo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sireika pinned against the cage. Sireika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sireika has closed the distance and engaged Caboclo in a clinch.
Caboclo manages to break the clinch.
Sireika clinches with his opponent.
Caboclo breaks the clinch.
Sireika rushes Caboclo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caboclo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sireika has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caboclo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caboclo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sireika takes the fight into the clinch.
Caboclo jumps guard but Sireika stands there with Caboclo around his waist. Caboclo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sireika lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caboclo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caboclo breaks the clinch.
Caboclo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sireika has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caboclo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caboclo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sireika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caboclo, pushing him back against the cage.
Sireika manages to break the clinch.
Caboclo tries to clinch but Sireika moves out of range.
Sireika keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sireika tries to counter by clinching up but Caboclo breaks away and moves out of range.
Caboclo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sireika, pushing him back against the cage.
Caboclo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sireika smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caboclo closes the distance and clinches up with Sireika, looking for a takedown. Caboclo pushes Sireika against the cage but Sireika circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sireika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sireika manages to break the clinch.
Sireika instigates a clinch.
Caboclo tries to pull guard but Sireika holds him up against the cage and eventually Caboclo drops back down to his feet.
Caboclo is trying to drag Sireika to the mat but Sireika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sireika breaks from the clinch.
Sireika avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caboclo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that round.
That's time! Sireika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sireika instigates a clinch.
Caboclo breaks the clinch.
Sireika instigates a clinch.
Sireika gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caboclo.
A right handed body shot lands from Sireika.
Caboclo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sireika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caboclo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caizara Caboclo.
Caboclo breaks from the clinch.
Caizara Caboclo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sireika forces Caboclo back against the cage and clinches.
Sireika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caboclo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caboclo is trying to drag Sireika to the mat but Sireika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caboclo tries to pull guard but Sireika holds him up against the cage and eventually Caboclo drops back down to his feet.
Sireika manages to break the clinch.
Sireika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caboclo can do to turn this around?
Sireika has Caboclo up against the cage in a clinch.
Caboclo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sireika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika darts in and clinches Caboclo up against the cage.
Caboclo taking a breather.
Caboclo stalling the fight.
Sireika presses Caboclo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sireika stops a takedown attempt from Caboclo.
Sireika is pressed up against the cage. Caboclo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sireika down to the mat. Sireika avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Caizara Caboclo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sireika drives through and clinches with Caboclo against the cage.
Sireika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sireika clinches.
Sireika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caboclo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sireika is just out of range.
Caboclo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sireika.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sireika moves in looking to clinch but Caboclo pushes him off.
Sireika pushes Caboclo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sireika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caboclo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sireika closes the distance and pushes Caboclo back into the cage.
Caboclo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sireika rushes Caboclo and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Sireika's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sireika as Caboclo tries to tie him up.
Sireika is stalling here.
Sireika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caboclo clinches with his opponent.
Sireika breaks from the clinch.
Sireika moves in looking to clinch but Caboclo pushes him off.
Caboclo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sireika manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caboclo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sireika tries to clinch there but Caboclo circles away.
Sireika tries to clinch up but Caboclo circles away and keeps his distance.
Caboclo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sireika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caboclo tries to keep at a distance but Sireika has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sireika - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caboclo trying to control the position but instead, Sireika has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caboclo into the cage.
Caboclo prevents a body shot from Sireika.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Caboclo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sireika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caboclo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caboclo looks to land a combination but Sireika avoids it well.
Sireika wants to clinch.
Sireika closes the distance and clinches.
Sireika breaks the clinch.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caboclo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sireika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caboclo, pushing him back against the cage.
Sireika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sireika clinches up with Caboclo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caboclo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caboclo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caboclo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sireika moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCaboclo.
Caboclo throws a right and a left that Sireika avoids nicely.
Good work by Sireika as he checks the leg kick.
Sireika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caboclo.
Sireika tries to clinch up.
Caboclo throws a leg kick that misses.
Caboclo moves into the clinch.
Sireika gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caboclo.
Caboclo stalling in the clinch but Sireika improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caboclo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caboclo manages to break the clinch.
Sireika instigates a clinch.
Caboclo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caizara Caboclo.
Caboclo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sireika moves in looking to clinch but Caboclo pushes him off.
Caboclo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sireika.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch but Caboclo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sireika gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caboclo is working for takedown but Sireika is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caboclo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caboclo misses with the combination.
As Caboclo tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Caboclo manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Caboclo gets tackled into the cage by Sireika. Sireika maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caboclo manages to break the clinch.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sireika is looking to clinch.
Sireika tries to clinch up.
Sireika wants to clinch up but Caboclo keeps it at a distance.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caboclo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caboclo fails with the takedown.
Caboclo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sireika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sireika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caboclo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caboclo wants to clinch.
As Caboclo tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Caboclo manages to avoid the attempt.
Sireika keeps the fight on the outside.
Sireika tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Caboclo manages to circle out of the way.
Sireika tries to clinch but Caboclo moves out of range.
Sireika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caboclo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika rushes Caboclo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Caboclo breaks from the clinch.
Sireika tries to clinch but Caboclo moves out of range.
Caboclo has a takedown stuffed.
Sireika tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Caboclo manages to circle out of the way.
Caboclo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sireika.
Sireika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caboclo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caboclo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sireika closes the distance and clinches.
Caboclo tries to pull guard but Sireika won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caboclo goes for a takedown attempt but Sireika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sireika tries to clinch but Caboclo is having none of it.
Caizara Caboclo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caboclo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sireika wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caizara Caboclo.
I think Sireika has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 1561 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Wilhelm Van Hoodonk (ranked 205 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wilhelm Van Hoodonk enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse lands a nice shot to the body.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Van Hoodonk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cisse misses with the combination.
Cisse misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cisse.
Cisse throws a series of strikes that have Van Hoodonk backpedaling.
Cisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Hoodonk momentarily.
Cisse scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cisse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Hoodonk on the side of the head.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Hoodonk misses with a straight right.
Van Hoodonk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Cisse as he connects with a hook.
Cisse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Hoodonk.
Cisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Hoodonk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Hoodonk throws out a counter right but Cisse avoids it with no problem.
Cisse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cisse throws a big shot that misses.
Van Hoodonk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Cisse finds it's way through Van Hoodonk's defenses.
Van Hoodonk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Hoodonk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cisse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cisse moves out of range as Van Hoodonk strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Hoodonk was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
Cisse misses with the combination.
Van Hoodonk is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Van Hoodonk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cisse swinging wildly here.
Van Hoodonk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Hoodonk lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Cisse looks to land a right hand but Van Hoodonk moved out of range.
A punch combination from Cisse misses.
Cisse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Hoodonk throws out a counter right but Cisse avoids it with no problem.
Cisse cracks Van Hoodonk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cisse does no damage.
Cisse lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Hoodonk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cisse misses with an uppercut.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk misses with a hook. Cisse ducked under it nicely.
Van Hoodonk misses with a left hand
letting Cisse counter with a right hand.
Cisse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Hoodonk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Hoodonk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Hoodonk throws a body punch but Cisse moves out of range.
Van Hoodonk slips under a jab from Cisse.
Cisse swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hoodonk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hoodonk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cisse.
Van Hoodonk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cisse throws the left hand but Van Hoodonk avoids the punch easily.
Cisse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Hoodonk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Hoodonk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hoodonk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cisse throws out the jab.
Van Hoodonk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Hoodonk moves away.
A big right from Cisse misses.
Cisse lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ousmane Cisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ousmane Cisse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Cisse. Those never looked like landing.
Cisse misses with a hook to the body
and Van Hoodonk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Cisse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Hoodonk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Van Hoodonk misses.
Cisse throwing a counter right hand but Van Hoodonk manages to avoid it.
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hoodonk! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Cisse there.
Cisse throws a one two combo.
Cisse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hoodonk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cisse misses with the combination.
Cisse misses with a shot to the body
and Cisse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cisse lands a jab to the nose.
Cisse lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hoodonk scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Hoodonk is just out of range.
Cisse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse scores with a nice head shot.
Cisse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cisse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Hoodonk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Hoodonk sends Cisse crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Hoodonk is motioning to the referee to let Cisse up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Cisse is rocked!
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!
Cisse misses with a left hand
and Van Hoodonk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cisse thinking.
Oh Cisse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Hoodonk lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cisse tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 382 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 29 p4p, 62 weight class). Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Slinger is working for takedown but Apollo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slinger's elbow.
A short right from Apollo.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo pushes Slinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo is pressed up against the cage. Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apollo down to the mat. Apollo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Slinger's head back.
Slinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollo pinned against the cage. Apollo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to clinch but Slinger moves away
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo has control of Slinger's left arm, preventing Slinger from doing any damage.
Slinger is in close to Apollo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Slinger postures up in Apollo's guard and throws a big left but Apollo blocks it.
Slinger with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Apollo controlling Slinger's posture.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Slinger darts in looking for a takedown but Apollo gets double underhooks and turns Slinger into the cage.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo with a hook.
A combination from Apollo does no damage.
Apollo misses the jab.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Apollo blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo thumps Slinger with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Apollo.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Apollo won't be happy with that.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Apollo tries to bench press Slinger off him but Slinger keeps the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Slinger laying and praying for a moment but Apollo takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slinger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slinger's back!
Apollo is looking to control Slinger but Slinger is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo working for the choke.
Slinger can't escape the position.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Slinger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Apollo's guard. Nice work there by Slinger.
Slinger trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo has Slinger pulled in close to control his posture.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger postures up.
Apollo pulls Slinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Slinger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Slinger is proving a slippery customer.
Slinger is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger throws a strike but Apollo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apollo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo pushing down on Slinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slinger trying to control from the bottom.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Slinger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Slinger wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo looking to control but Slinger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Apollo fails to move to back control.
Slinger is desperately trying to improve his position but Apollo has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
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.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Slinger throws a head kick that half lands.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Apollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apollo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a good, hard body kick but Slinger shrugs it off.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Apollo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Apollo continues to drive forward.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Apollo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Apollo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slinger thinking.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Apollo tries to score with a low kick but Slinger moves his leg out of the way.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Apollo cracks Slinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slinger throws a nice head kick!
Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Apollo has wrist control.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Slinger wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Slinger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard.
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slinger has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apollo is one step ahead there.
Slinger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Apollo trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Slinger looking for subs off his back but Apollo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apollo is trying to control. Slinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Apollo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slinger!
Apollo controlling his opponent.
Slinger stops Apollo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Slinger flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Apollo wants to finish this one by submission but Slinger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apollo.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Slinger is squirming around nicely.
Apollo controlling his opponent.
Apollo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Slinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apollo swivels and escapes.
Apollo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollo stuffs the takedown attempt from Slinger. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.
It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Apollo tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Slinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slinger defends it easily.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Apollo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Slinger to take his back!
Slinger is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Apollo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Slinger is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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