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Highland 133 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Gempeler (ranked 4673 p4p, 6384 weight class) and Lee Jordan (ranked 509 p4p, 620 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredo Gempeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gempeler tries to clinch
and Jordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gempeler has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jordan.
Gempeler tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Gempeler back against the cage.
Gempeler looking to stall.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Gempeler - that landed with a thud.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Gempeler.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jordan as Gempeler tries to tie him up.
Gempeler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gempeler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jordan is working Gempeler over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gempeler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gempelers head.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gempelers head.
Gempeler throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gempeler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan lands an elbow that stopped Gempeler in his tracks for a moment.
Gempeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Gempeler is rocked!
Gempeler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Jordan.
Oh Gempeler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan pushes Gempeler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gempeler wants to stall.
Gempeler trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gempeler into the cage.
Gempeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jordan gets through Gempeler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gempeler looking to slow down the pace here.
Gempeler seems to have got his legs back now.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gempeler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body.
Gempeler is breathing heavily.
Gempeler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gempeler.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Jordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gempeler backwards.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan is leaning against Gempeler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Jordan digs a right hand into Gempeler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gempeler's gas tank.
Gempeler misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jordan lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gempeler throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan gets through Gempeler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gempeler.
Gempeler taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Jordan.
Gempeler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gempelers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Jordan.
Gempeler trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gempeler into the cage.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gempelers head.
Gempeler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gempeler to his knees! Jordan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Jordan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 3900 p4p, 1992 weight class) and Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 507 p4p, 293 weight class). Kohinata Minoru Ii told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minoru Ii misses with a hook.
Enkhtulga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Minoru Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enkhtulga on the side of the head.
We've been told by Enkhtulga's head coaches at Reach Around that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Enkhtulga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Enkhtulga tries to break the clinch but Minoru Ii is controlling the position.
Enkhtulga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Enkhtulga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Minoru Ii keeps him there for the moment.
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Enkhtulga is trying to break the clinch but Minoru Ii is controlling him.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Enkhtulga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enkhtulga's gas tank.
Enkhtulga is looking to break free of the clinch but Minoru Ii has double underhooks.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Enkhtulga's ribcage. Enkhtulga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Enkhtulga is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii's coach down at PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Minoru Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Minoru Ii pushes Enkhtulga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Minoru Ii leaning against his opponent.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enkhtulgas head.
Minoru Ii works on Enkhtulga's body with a couple of short punches.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Enkhtulga's head.
Enkhtulga is rocked!
Minoru Ii creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Enkhtulga with a big uppercut! Enkhtulga tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Enkhtulga to the mat! Enkhtulga covers up and Minoru Ii unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Couscous Mahoo (ranked 2482 p4p, 1519 weight class) and Ka Kashi (ranked 153 p4p, 89 weight class). 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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Couscous Mahoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ka Kashi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kashi lands with a cross.
Mahoo with a poor takedown
enabling Kashi to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Kashi.
Mahoo lands with a right hand.
Mahoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Couscous Mahoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kashi tries to sprawl but Mahoo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoo works his way into side control.
Kashi is looking for a sweep.
Mahoo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kashi is avoiding damage well.
Mahoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kashi, who protects the arm well.
Mahoo trying to control the position but Kashi is working away.
Mahoo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kashi is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoo has hold of Kashi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kashi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mahoo cranks the arm and Kashi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kashi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Couscous Mahoo!
Couscous Mahoo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dax Crumper (ranked 3381 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 398 p4p, 139 weight class). Murphy has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Dax Crumper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to clinch but Crumper is having none of it.
Crumper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Crumper slows the pace down in half guard.
Crumper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crumper drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Crumper has control of the leg.
Crumper trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crumper escapes and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Crumper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murphy down.
Murphy 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.
Crumper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crumper's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Murphy trying to control but Crumper is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy trying to control but Crumper is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crumper is retaining full guard.
Crumper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crumper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.
Crumper preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper forces his way into half guard.
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Crumper is looking to stall here but Murphy recovers full guard.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crumper defends well.
Murphy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crumper puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crumper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crumper wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crumper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Crumper is staying tight to Murphy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crumper connects with a decent elbow.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murphy down.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crumper grinds an elbow into Murphy's temple.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crumper pulls his head out easily.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crumper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crumper is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crumper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crumper pulls his head out easily.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper moves nicely into side control.
Crumper working away.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy tries to bench press Crumper off him but Crumper keeps the position.
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Crumper is controlling well.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Crumper in his half guard.
Crumper wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crumper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Crumper is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper 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!
Crumper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crumper trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Dax Crumper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crumper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crumper swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crumper's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crumper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crumper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Crumper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Crumper is keeping the position.
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crumper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crumper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crumper!
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Dax Crumper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumper controlling from side mount.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper slows the pace down.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is still trying to improve position.
Crumper working away.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Crumper working the ground and pound.
Crumper slows the pace down.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Crumper taking a breather here.
Murphy tries to buck Crumper off but Crumper is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumper controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Crumper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crumper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Crumper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Gracie (ranked 1305 p4p, 1088 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 204 p4p, 169 weight class). San has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shichiroji San enters the cage!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but San sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
San gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
San is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
San utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of San's head.
Gracie wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Gracie throws a strike but San rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! San has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks San's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Gracie!
An out of breath James Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 1453 p4p, 750 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 163 p4p, 91 weight class). Kamogawa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Veer Union - Bitter End. Miguel Azevedo Souza has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamogawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa thuds a left hand into Azevedo Souza's body.
Kamogawa throws out a powerful jab.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azevedo Souza! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
A combination from Kamogawa does no damage.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a double jab
and Azevedo Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kamogawa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamogawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamogawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azevedo Souza, as that shot connected.
Kamogawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamogawa cracks Azevedo Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamogawa misses the body punch
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamogawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kamogawa slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamogawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo Souza is looking to stall here but Kamogawa recovers full guard.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Kamogawa misses with a hook.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
It seemed like Azevedo Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that Azevedo Souza avoids nicely.
Kamogawa lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azevedo Souza! But no joy.
Kamogawa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azevedo Souza eats them both and turns towards Kamogawa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa is rocked!
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azevedo Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamogawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Kamogawa connects with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza throws out a counter right but Kamogawa avoids it with no problem.
Azevedo Souza with a nice cross.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Kamogawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamogawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamogawa.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamogawa misses with a combination
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Azevedo Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamogawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Azevedo Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but Kamogawa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Azevedo Souza's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to sweep but instead, Kamogawa has passed into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Kamogawa keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Azevedo Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it easily.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Kamogawa throws a combination that misses
and Azevedo Souza 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.
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamogawa thinking.
Kamogawa cracks Azevedo Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azevedo Souza dodges the punch combination from Kamogawa.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kamogawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamogawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamogawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamogawa throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza steps in with a hook that catches Kamogawa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Azevedo Souza follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kamogawa looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 652 p4p, 577 weight class) and Scottie Lamez (ranked 39 p4p, 33 weight class). Thibodeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty x D4L. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamez is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamez drops back down to his feet.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamez slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Lamez.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamez or not.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamez moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Lamez against the cage.
Thibodeaux works on Lamez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Lamez avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Lamez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thibodeaux walks away with a smile on his face. Lamez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux 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.
 Lamez is rocked!
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Lamez looks winded!
Lamez blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Lamez jumps guard and drags Thibodeaux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thibodeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lamez on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lamez trying to keep a closed guard but Thibodeaux is proving a slippery customer.
Lamez looking for a guillotine here but Thibodeaux defends easily.
Thibodeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four 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.
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Lamez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lamez looking for a guillotine here but Thibodeaux defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Lamez.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Lamez.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lamez is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Lamez knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamez or not.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Thibodeaux cracks Lamez with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lamez to his knees! Thibodeaux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Kaiden Thibodeaux 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 254 p4p, 1119 weight class) and Aaron Tate Jr (ranked 32 p4p, 149 weight class). Aaron Tate Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Tate Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate Jr looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense.
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tate Jr to the ground. Green is now in Tate Jr's guard.
Tate Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Green is controlling him.
Green wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate Jr is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green stops Tate Jr from standing up.
Tate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tate Jr controlling Green's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tate Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Tate Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tate Jr tries to sprawl but Green drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Green is looking to advance position but Tate Jr won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to pass to mount but Tate Jr is defending the position.
Tate Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Black Swans. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tate Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green is looking to advance position but Tate Jr won't allow it.
Tate Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tate Jr.
Green thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tate Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Tate Jr wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tate Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Green has managed to lock this one up! Can Tate Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Green on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green!
Ed Green gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 314 p4p, 917 weight class) and Titus Lesnar (ranked 52 p4p, 130 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Next Big Thing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titus Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bich.
Bich checks a leg kick.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Bich moved out of range nicely.
Bich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lesnar sprawls and moves away.
Bich throws a head kick that misses.
Bich misses the jab.
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Bich pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Bich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bich's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Bich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Bich blocks nicely.
Bich trying to control the position.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bich is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bich has control of Lesnar's left arm, preventing Lesnar from doing any damage.
Bich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bich trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bich is on top in guard.
Bich stops Lesnar from standing up.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bich manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Lesnar tries to kick Bich off but Bich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bich looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar is trying to stand up.
Bich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bich punching from mount but Lesnar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bich controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phuc Dat Bich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bich misses with a takedown attempt
and Bich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bich can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. Bich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bich wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bich's guard.
Bich wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Bich is looking to sweep but instead, Lesnar has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bich's head.
Bich is trying to stand.
Bich is controlling Lesnar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Bich's temple.
Bich trying to control here.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich is holding on to half guard well.
Lesnar stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Bich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Bich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Bich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Bich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has Bich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lesnar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bich tumbling to the mat - Lesnar dives into Bich's guard.
Bich pushes a forearm under Lesnar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lesnar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 165 p4p, 178 weight class) and Dick Winters (ranked 23 p4p, 25 weight class). Winters has chosen All Along the Watchtower as his entrance music. Remi Chavaski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Winters!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavaski swivels and escapes.
Winters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chavaski on his heels. He'll look to pass Chavaski's guard now, I'm sure.
Winters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Winters won't allow Chavaski to sweep him here.
Winters controlling from the top position.
It looks like Winters might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chavaski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chavaski darts in and clinches Winters up against the cage.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Chavaski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chavaski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winters is defending well.
Chavaski has picked Winters up - he's going for a ride! Chavaski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Winters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chavaski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winters is just riding it out for now. Chavaski eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters moves into full guard.
Chavaski drops back looking for a leg! Winters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winters manages to kick Chavaski off! Chavaski jumps back into Winters's guard.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Winters's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski content to stall in guard here.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski is really struggling to control Winters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavaski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chavaski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chavaski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Winters has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavaski is aware though and is defending well.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters controls Chavaski momentarily but Chavaski frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Winters is retaining full guard.
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 Remi Chavaski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Winters misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavaski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winters's guard.
Chavaski content to stall in guard here.
Chavaski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavaski trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters has his foot on Chavaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavaski works his way back into a safe position though.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chavaski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chavaski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blaze Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavaski keeps working.
Winters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chavaski has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski struggling a bit here.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chavaski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Chavaski won't allow Winters to pass to mount.
Winters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski wants to control but Winters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavaski to the mat! Chavaski manages to get full guard.
Winters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chavaski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Winters is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski trying to control but Winters postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Chavaski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winters was covering up waiting for the punch and Chavaski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winters looking to control.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winters being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chavaski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chavaski tries to bench press Winters off him but Winters keeps the position.
Chavaski wants to control but Winters postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski stops Winters from passing to mount.
Winters content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
A control attempt from Chavaski but he's now mounted!
Chavaski wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is trying to escape the mount.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Winters prevents Chavaski from getting the reversal.
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.
Chavaski tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winters moves to back control.
Chavaski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chavaski rolls, trying to escape but Winters keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winters tries for a takedown but Chavaski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winters fails to land the takedown.
Chavaski fails with the takedown.
Winters shoots in for a takedown but Chavaski shows good takedown defense.
Chavaski feinted with a counter takedown.
Remi Chavaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
Winters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chavaski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski trying to control but Winters flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chavaski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Chavaski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chavaski breaks Winters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Winters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavaski is aware though and is defending well.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Chavaski 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.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Winters's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski slips nicely into half guard.
Winters trying to control here.
Winters actively working from the bottom here.
Winters controlling the position for now.
Chavaski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Winters is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Remi Chavaski 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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