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Highland 131 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Li Bai (ranked 4785 p4p, 6314 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 556 p4p, 644 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kung Fu Fighting. Li Bai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Li Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bai as he avoids it easily.
Late tries a head kick but it misses.
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bai tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bai tries to clinch up but Late circles away and keeps his distance.
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bai on the side of the head.
Late tries to land a body kick
letting Bai counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Bai misses with a double jab.
Bai lands a nice looking body shot.
Bai pushes Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Bai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Late is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bai trying to stall but Late improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bai has Late pushed against the cage.
Bai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai misses with a body kick.
Late moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Late jabs Bai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bai moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bai.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bai pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bai trying to control the position but instead, Late has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bai into the cage.
Bai is pushing Late up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Late looking for a takedown.
Late tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
Bai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Late is keeping busy.
Maybe Bai would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bai is leaning against Late and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Late prevents a body shot from Bai.
Bai has a couple of punches blocked by Late.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bai trying to control the position but instead, Late has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bai into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Late manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Late tries to clinch up but Bai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bai takes the fight into the clinch.
Bai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Late tries to throw a body punch but Bai avoids it by throwing Late back against the cage.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Bai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bai gets underhooks to prevent Late's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bai.
Bai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bai lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
Bai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late throws a head kick that Bai semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bai tries to clinch up.
Bai darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Late tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bai smiles and moves away.
Bai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Late.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Bai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
That's time! Bai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bai wants to clinch up but Late keeps it at a distance.
Bai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bai sets himself, and Late steps forward looking for the clinch! Bai avoids it this time.
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Late misses with a body kick.
Bai with a nice calf kick.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch but Late swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Late tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bai tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late unleashes a big counter combination but Bai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bai lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Late tries to counter it with a takedown but Bai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Late wants to clinch.
Bai blocks a head kick by Late.
Bai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bai is looking to clinch but Late is avoiding it.
Late is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Late, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Bai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
Bai working aggressively here.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Late is trying to pull guard but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Late blocks an uppercut.
Bai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
A short left from Bai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bai.
Li Bai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bai is pushing Late up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bai has Late pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bai scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bai.
Bai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bai lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bai.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bai wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Late feints and as Bai raises his hands in defense, Late changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Late decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bai, up you get!
Late shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bai defends it nicely.
Late fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li Bai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Late is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bai wants to clinch up but Late keeps it at a distance.
Late pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Bai misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch but Late swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Late walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bai forces Late back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Late tries to pull guard but Bai won't allow it.
Bai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bai struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Bai cracks Late with a nice body shot.
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!
Late fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Late goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bai prevents it.
The referee calls for Bai to work.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bai walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Bai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Late pushes Bai up against the cage in a clinch.
Late trying to control the position but instead, Bai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Late into the cage.
Bai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Bai.
Bai misses with a punch to the body.
Bai is struggling to control the position.
Bai wants to stall.
Bai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bai scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bai wants to stall.
Bai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late is looking to break free of the clinch but Bai has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bai misses with a punch to the body.
Late is trying to pull guard but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Bai slowing the pace effectively.
Late is looking to control Bai's arms but Bai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Late has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Late as Bai tries to tie him up.
Bai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bai.
Bai looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai is looking to clinch.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Late paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bai as he jumps to the side.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Bai darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Bai throws a punch but it's blocked by Late.
Bai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Late wants a takedown but no success here.
Late is looking to control Bai's arms but Bai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Late has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Bai - that landed with a thud.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
Bai can't find room to land a body shot as Late controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Bai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Late being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late tries for a takedown but Bai manages to get underhooks.
Bai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bai lands with a short shot to the head.
Bai lands with a light punch inside.
Bai controlling the action here for a moment.
Bai swings wildly with an uppercut but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bai presses Late against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bai.
Late tries for a takedown but Bai manages to get underhooks.
Bai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Bai is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Bai.
Bai has Late pressed against the cage.
Bai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bai.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bai lands a shot to the body.
Li Bai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bai throws a head punch that misses.
Late fails to pull guard.
Late being controlled against the cage.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bai.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Bai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bai, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Bai!
Li Bai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Saigon (ranked 3274 p4p, 3093 weight class) and Jimothy Jones (ranked 421 p4p, 396 weight class). Saigon comes to the cage accompanied by Run through the jungle. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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226
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205
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimothy Jones !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch but Saigon slips to the side
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Saigon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saigon scores with a shot to the body.
Saigon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to control but Saigon is keeping busy.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Saigon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saigon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saigon controlling his opponent.
Saigon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Saigon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saigon controlling from the full mount.
Jones 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.
Saigon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saigon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones 's face.
Saigon content just to control the position here.
Saigon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saigon controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saigon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Saigon controlling from the full mount.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saigon controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon continues to stall.
Saigon working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Saigon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saigon controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saigon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saigon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Jones .
Jones misses the jab.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saigon has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saigon throws out a powerful jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saigon, as that shot connected.
 Jones is rocked!
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Saigon finish him?
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Saigon scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Saigon smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Saigon!
Johnny Saigon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Ryan (ranked 3337 p4p, 2741 weight class) and Fucccup Trump (ranked 425 p4p, 357 weight class). Fucccup Trump is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fucccup Trump!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Trump tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Trump sprawls well.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trump lands a left and a right that send Ryan crashing to the mat, dazed. Trump thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trump.
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!
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Trump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trump can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Trump is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trump tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Trump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fucccup Trump will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb Ryan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caleb Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Fucccup Trump has been cut.
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trump throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Trump has wrist control.
Ryan trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Ryan 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.
Trump preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan advances to half guard.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Trump is trying to control Ryan's posture. Ryan takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Trump! Ryan is rotating here... this could be the end... Trump is out! Ryan has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caleb Ryan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 1999 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Ted Meredith (ranked 292 p4p, 515 weight class). Bradley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sudbury Saturday Night. Meredith has chosen Skinny Boys - Skinny (They Can't Get Enough) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derrick Bradley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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5 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meredith is out of range and Bradley settles back down.
Meredith works Bradley's body with a nice hook.
Meredith misses with a looping right.
Bradley works Meredith's body with a nice hook.
Meredith throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley scores with a jab to the head.
Meredith misses with a wild combination.
Meredith throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Meredith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meredith needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Ted Meredith has been cut.
Meredith fails with the takedown.
Meredith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meredith lands with a straight right. Bradley didn't see that one coming.
Meredith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meredith misses with a wild body shot.
Meredith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meredith manages to avoid it.
Meredith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Meredith is out of range.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Meredith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meredith swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
Meredith misses with a double jab.
Bradley thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Meredith misses.
Meredith misses the jab.
Oooooh!!! Bradley has knocked Meredith down with a huge combo! Bradley steps away and waves a wobbly Meredith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Meredith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meredith is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
Bradley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bradley closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Meredith out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 1345 p4p, 1672 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 183 p4p, 220 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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10 - 6 - 0 |
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askrew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hand throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hand connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Hand misses
and Askrew counters with a single leg into guard. Hand didn't expect that.
Askrew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hand dives on top into guard.
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.
Askrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hand defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askrew throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hand escapes and throws Askrew's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Askrew is looking to regain half guard here but Hand keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askrew seems a little lost for a moment, as Hand dominates the positioning.
Askrew is looking for a sweep.
Hand controls the position.
Askrew is looking to reverse the position.
Hand controls the position.
Askrew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hand's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hand sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hand works his way into full mount!
Askrew is trying to reverse the position but instead Hand has taken his back - oops!
Hand is hanging on to Askrew's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Askrew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Askrew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hand trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Askrew doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand controlling well, preventing Askrew from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askrew.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
Askrew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hand to score with a decent uppercut.
Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hand sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Askrew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askrew tries to move into range but Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hand looks to land a right hand but Askrew moved out of range.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hand. Those never looked like landing.
Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askrew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hand might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askrew slips a jab from Hand.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hand sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askrew slips a jab from Hand.
Askrew staying out of range there.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand jabs Askrew right on the nose. Askrew blinks but takes it well.
Askrew walks into a jab.
Hand throws a jab when Askrew was well out of range.
Hand scores with a body shot.
Hand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Hand does it's job there.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Askrew is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Askrew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Hand lands.
Askrew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hand throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Hand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand misses with a straight right.
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askrew.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Hand.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hand digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Hand scores with the left hand. Askrew knows he should have avoided that one.
Hand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand lands a big uppercut and Askrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askrew looks OK. Hand waves Askrew back to his feet!
 Askrew is rocked!
Hand feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Askrew crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 2295 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 302 p4p, 281 weight class). Hayato Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba misses with a right hand
and Lachmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lachmann is trying to move to mount but Sakuraba reverses beautifully and ends up in Lachmann's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Sakuraba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Lachmann has gone for a leg lock! Sakuraba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lachmann's guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Lachmann keeps moving.
Lachmann looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Lachmann is a slippery customer.
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann gets full guard.
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lachmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Lachmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Lachmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lachmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Lachmann's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lachmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.
Lachmann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
Lachmann wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sakuraba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sakuraba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakuraba's best efforts.
Lachmann looking for subs from the bottom but Sakuraba mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to control but Lachmann wriggling away.
Lachmann gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it.
Lachmann tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Lachmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Lachmann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lachmann not allowing Sakuraba to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba fending off the submission attempt from Lachmann.
Lachmann is looking for a choke. Sakuraba gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sakuraba manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Lachmann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachmann trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Lachmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lachmann walks into a jab.
Lachmann dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.
Lachmann attempts a counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
Lachmann closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuraba, looking for a takedown. Lachmann pushes Sakuraba against the cage but Sakuraba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Lachmann.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Lachmann wants to slow Sakuraba down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayato Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann walks into a straight right hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lachmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lachmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuraba.
Lachmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lachmann looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sakuraba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakuraba swings for the body but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lachmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lachmann.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann scores with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
Lachmann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sakuraba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sakuraba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sakuraba!
Lachmann is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Lachmann is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sakuraba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sakuraba takes Lachmann's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba gets his hands free as Lachmann looks to control.
Sakuraba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lachmann turns into Sakuraba and is now in his guard.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Lachmann postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig Lachmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lachmann trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hayato Sakuraba.
I think Lachmann 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Lachmann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 1261 p4p, 560 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 175 p4p, 79 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
270
11 - 4 - 0 |
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29
280
11 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas staying out of range there.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tassen misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tassen.
Tassen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Vargas misses the target.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vargas gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tassen looks winded!
Vargas lands a right hand.
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Vargas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Tassen's ribcage. Tassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas working the clinch nicely. Tassen is working for position but Vargas cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tassen crumples up against the cage and Vargas lands two more shots before the ref can save Tassen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Arturo Vargas!
A victorious Arturo Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 185 p4p, 639 weight class) and Marlin Paschal (ranked 30 p4p, 85 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlin Paschal!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paschal misses with a double jab
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paschal defending well though.
Paschal is pressing down on Trollslayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paschal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paschal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Trollslayer works over Paschal with some ground and pound from guard.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Paschal is trying to control the position but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up in Paschal's guard and throws a big left but Paschal blocks it.
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!
Paschal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Paschal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paschal wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Paschal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trollslayer trying to control the position.
Paschal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Trollslayer is trying to control the position but Paschal postures up.
Paschal trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trollslayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trollslayer checks a leg kick.
Trollslayer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trollslayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paschal.
Paschal throws a lazy head kick
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Paschal is trying to control but can't.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Paschal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paschal wants to get back to full guard.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Trollslayer unloads with some huge strikes here! Paschal is out! Trollslayer wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Scott (ranked 411 p4p, 186 weight class) and Sonatane Veainu (ranked 63 p4p, 32 weight class). David Scott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Scott darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Veainu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott jumps into guard, dragging Veainu to the mat.
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Veainu has passed into half guard!
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Veainu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Veainu content to control rather than advance.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Veainu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veainu in particular looking to stall.
Veainu is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott gets full guard.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott has an active guard here but Veainu has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Veainu is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott tries to roll over but Veainu keeps him under control.
Scott is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scott looking for subs off his back but Veainu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking for subs off his back but Veainu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.
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 David Scott will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Scott tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Scott manages to pull guard.
Veainu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Scott has his foot on Veainu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veainu works his way back into a safe position though.
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veainu passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to bench press Veainu off him but Veainu keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to control but Veainu postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Veainu working away.
Scott tries to buck Veainu off but Veainu is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Veainu trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Scott wants to clinch.
Veainu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Veainu is looking for a sweep.
Veainu keeping his opponent close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling the position.
Veainu struggling a bit here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott tries to move to mount but Veainu blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Veainu's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Veainu defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott fails with the takedown.
Veainu connects with a looping right hand.
Scott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is controlling Scott's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
David Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Scott controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
David Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu trying to control the position.
Veainu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Veainu circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veainu as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott misses with a left hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veainu on his heels. He'll look to pass Veainu's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Scott.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Scott!
An out of breath David Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 8 p4p, 180 weight class) and Adam Shalashaska (ranked 2 p4p, 28 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Stockton Slap Song. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalashaska with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Shalashaska throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
As Shalashaska tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Shalashaska manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shalashaska. That's going to slow Diaz down.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Shalashaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a jab. Shalashaska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that Shalashaska has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska is looking to clinch.
Shalashaska staying out of range there.
Shalashaska misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arcalimon Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shalashaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shalashaska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shalashaska with a nice calf kick.
Shalashaska scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shalashaska tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shalashaska's guard! Nice work there by Diaz!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalashaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalashaska, not yet.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shalashaska working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalashaska actively working from the bottom here.
Shalashaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalashaska.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Shalashaska is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shalashaska looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Shalashaska controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Shalashaska has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz 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.
Shalashaska has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shalashaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shalashaska scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has his hands on Shalashaska's head, controlling the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalashaska passes into half guard.
Shalashaska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Shalashaska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shalashaska.
Shalashaska trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shalashaska wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Shalashaska seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Shalashaska is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam Shalashaska has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shalashaska.
Shalashaska is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Shalashaska defends 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.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Shalashaska defends easily.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shalashaska misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shalashaska staying out of range there.
Shalashaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shalashaska tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shalashaska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Shalashaska throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska misses with a few strikes there.
Shalashaska throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shalashaska dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Shalashaska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Shalashaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalashaska tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Shalashaska back against the cage.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shalashaska lands with a right to the head.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shalashaska has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz turns into Shalashaska and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Shalashaska.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shalashaska!
Shalashaska is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to take Shalashaska's back here but Shalashaska is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shalashaska is holding on tight.
Diaz mounts Shalashaska! Really nice guard pass there!
Shalashaska wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shalashaska is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz looking to control but Shalashaska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalashaska working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Noel Diaz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Shalashaska misses
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Shalashaska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shalashaska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shalashaska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has Shalashaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shalashaskas head.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shalashaska up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Shalashaska.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shalashaska backwards.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shalashaska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Shalashaska is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shalashaska persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Shalashaska advances to half guard.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shalashaska manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalashaska is keeping the position for now.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to control but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz had his way with Adam Shalashaska in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
A big left from Shalashaska misses.
Diaz slips a jab from Shalashaska.
Diaz checks a low kick from Shalashaska.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
As Shalashaska tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Shalashaska manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Shalashaska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a leg kick
and Shalashaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Shalashaska's defenses.
Shalashaska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shalashaska is rocked!
Diaz swings for the body but Shalashaska moves out of range.
Shalashaska appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shalashaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
A solid body kick from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska seems to have recovered his senses.
Shalashaska tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Shalashaska throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Shalashaska manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Shalashaska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shalashaska lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz wants to control but Shalashaska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shalashaska is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Shalashaska is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shalashaska uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Diaz regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Shalashaska pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Shalashaska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shalashaska is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shalashaska fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Shalashaska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shalashaska 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Adam Shalashaska took to the microphone: 'You're pretty good.'.
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