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WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naoko Marui (ranked 1583 p4p, 846 weight class) and Christopher Irwin (ranked 175 p4p, 101 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Naoko Marui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Marui blocks the leg kick.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
Irwin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marui tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg.
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Irwin trying to control the action but Marui is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marui is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irwin.
Marui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irwin on the ground.
Irwin pushes down on Marui's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Marui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Irwin 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.
Marui wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
Marui makes his way to full guard, as Irwin worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marui keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin pushes down on Marui's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Irwin 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irwin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irwin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marui tries to reverse the position but Irwin maintains control.
Irwin looking to control but Marui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marui is surviving well by controlling Irwin's body position as best he can.
Marui is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marui defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Irwin.
Marui is squirming around, avoiding Irwin's attempts to control the action.
Marui is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marui turns into him and now he's in Irwin's guard.
Irwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marui.
Marui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Marui misses the target.
Marui cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui lands with a cross.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Marui counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Marui blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Marui finds it's way through Irwin's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui lands a left and a right that send Irwin crashing to the mat, dazed. Marui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Irwin is rocked!
Irwin closes the distance and pushes Marui back into the cage.
Marui is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Marui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target.
Irwin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marui sprawls well initially but Irwin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin 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.
Irwin is keen to just control but Marui is a slippery customer.
Marui wants to get back to his feet.
Irwin 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.
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irwin trying to control the action but Marui is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marui is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marui scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Marui sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marui works the jab nicely.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Marui counter with a right hand.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marui manages to break the clinch.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Marui circles away.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
Marui lands with a nice body punch.
Marui is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Marui.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irwin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoko Marui dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui jabs at Irwin's body.
Marui circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marui.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Marui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Marui lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin throws a combination. Marui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marui works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marui napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marui is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Irwin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marui, who protects the arm well.
Marui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marui tries to get out of the position.
Marui is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marui, who protects the arm well.
Marui is looking for a sweep.
Marui sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Irwin is looking for a kimura here.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Marui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Marui is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard.
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.
Marui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Irwin.
Marui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marui trying to control from the bottom.
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Marui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marui is trying to control but can't.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin trying to control from half guard but Marui is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marui is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Irwin rushes Marui and presses him up against the cage.
Irwin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marui gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marui lands a right hand.
Marui lands with a light punch inside.
Marui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marui circles away.
Marui is looking to counter punch.
Marui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Marui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Marui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marui misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui feints a jab promting Irwin to slip. Marui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Irwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marui as he avoids it easily.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Marui finish him?
Marui lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Naoko Marui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It looks like Marui has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marui jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Marui avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoko Marui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marui 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoko Marui!
Naoko Marui 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 3874 p4p, 4169 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 471 p4p, 497 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarlah to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Santiago looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tarlah is defending well. Da Santiago quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tarlah has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Santiago celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 3142 p4p, 2597 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 311 p4p, 270 weight class). Pull Plugger 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Rogers both land. Nice combination.
Plugger looks to throw a body kick
and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Plugger didn't expect that.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Plugger is keeping the position.
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Plugger trying to control the position.
Plugger looking for a sweep. Not yet Plugger, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger has an active guard here but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
Plugger trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Plugger!
Rogers scoring with strikes but Plugger is staying in there.
Plugger working to try and regain half guard.
Plugger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plugger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Plugger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Plugger tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plugger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Plugger working to try and regain half guard.
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Plugger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plugger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Plugger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plugger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rogers is thwarting Plugger's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Rogers 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.
Plugger is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plugger avoid being mounted?
Plugger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Plugger wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Plugger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Plugger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers cracks Plugger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Plugger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but Plugger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plugger shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Plugger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Plugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Rogers finds it's target.
Plugger throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Plugger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plugger with a body shot.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Plugger.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a sloppy right hand. Plugger should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plugger checks a leg kick.
Plugger tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Plugger misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plugger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plugger tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Plugger misses.
Plugger throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Plugger.
Plugger fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Plugger backing up. Plugger nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Plugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Plugger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Plugger misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.
Plugger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Plugger swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Plugger is looking to wear down Rogers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Plugger.
Plugger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plugger swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Plugger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Plugger's head.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Plugger misses with the body kick
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Plugger misses
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Plugger shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plugger tries a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Plugger misses.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Plugger lands with a cross.
Plugger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Plugger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers jabs Plugger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plugger. Plugger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Plugger.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plugger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plugger scores with a nice body kick.
Rogers is looking to slow Plugger down with leg kicks.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Plugger.
Plugger gets a double leg takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers controlling the position.
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plugger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Plugger pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Plugger is controlling well.
Plugger wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Plugger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick by Plugger misses
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plugger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plugger fails with a takedown attempt.
Plugger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plugger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. 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.
Plugger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick.
Plugger misses the shot to the body.
Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rogers rushes Plugger and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plugger backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Rogers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Plugger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rogers tightens his grip and picks Plugger up, before dumping him to the ground. Plugger manages to land in guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plugger wants to sweep but no luck.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plugger has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plugger is on top in guard.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
Plugger is fighting to break Rogers's control of his arms but Rogers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rogers 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.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plugger has managed to get both his arms back between Rogers's legs - danger averted.
Plugger looking to pass the guard.
Rogers trying to control the position here.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Plugger from controlling successfully.
Rogers pulls Plugger in close to prevent any damage.
Plugger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plugger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plugger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Plugger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers managing to control the position.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger drops back looking for a leg! Rogers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rogers manages to kick Plugger off! Plugger jumps back into Rogers's guard.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A victorious Mason Rogers 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sone Fujimaro (ranked 1580 p4p, 1380 weight class) and Ulysses Battleby (ranked 173 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Battleby!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battleby missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujimaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Fujimaro misses
and Battleby counters with a thumping low kick.
Battleby throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Battleby throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Fujimaro misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby throws a leg kick
and Fujimaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Battleby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battleby lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Battleby.
Fujimaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Battleby misses with a combination
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby lands with a straight right. Fujimaro didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Battleby!
Fujimaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battleby misses with a straight left.
Fujimaro is looking to counter punch.
Battleby lands with a cross.
Fujimaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battleby.
Fujimaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Battleby misses with a body shot
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Fujimaro takes one on the button.
Fujimaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Battleby raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fujimaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battleby. Battleby obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Fujimaro misses.
A low kick from Fujimaro is predictable there
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby digs a good body shot into Fujimaro's ribs.
Battleby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimaro.
Fujimaro walks into a jab.
A combination from Battleby does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro throws a right hand that Battleby ducks under and follows up with a left that Battleby also avoids with ease.
Battleby only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Battleby lands a body shot.
Fujimaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battleby.
A jab from Battleby misses.
Battleby jabs Fujimaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Battleby catches Fujimaro right on the button with a cross.
Battleby throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Battleby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Battleby throws a push kick but Fujimaro slaps the foot to one side.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
Fujimaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battleby misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick lands for Battleby.
Battleby throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battleby connects with the punch.
Battleby scores with a nice strike.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battleby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fujimaro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A head kick by Fujimaro misses
and Fujimaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battleby takes one to the chin there.
Battleby needs to keep his hands up - Fujimaro had a free shot at his head there.
Battleby is rocked!
Fujimaro drops Battleby with a huge uppercut! Battleby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fujimaro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sone Fujimaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Sone Fujimaro 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Leevi Saros (ranked 2014 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Aram Grigorian (ranked 256 p4p, 402 weight class). Saros comes to the cage accompanied by Marko Hietala - Stones. Leevi Saros has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Leevi Saros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saros takes the fight into the clinch.
Saros tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saros swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian can't break the clinch.
Grigorian misses with an elbow over the top.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saros blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Saros is looking to clinch.
Grigorian lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saros scores with a hook to the body. Grigorian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saros blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
A little feinted left hand from Saros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saros just misses with a punch to the body.
Saros closes the distance and clinches.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Saros.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Saros. Saros maintains the clinch.
Saros working aggressively here.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saros loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Saros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros misses the jab.
Saros avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Saros tries to clinch up.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking.
Aram Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saros gets a clinch.
Saros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigorian.
Grigorian looks winded!
Saros lands with a left to the head.
Saros lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian gets through Saros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saros tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Saros lands a right hand.
Saros misses with some punches.
Grigorian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Saros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Saros moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Saros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saros tries to counter with a takedown but Grigorian is quick to defend against it.
Grigorian moves forwards but Saros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Saros. Saros gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leevi Saros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saros scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigorian should have avoided that one.
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 Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Saros counters with a three punch combo that has Grigorian backing up. Grigorian nods at Saros to acknowledge the strikes.
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grigorian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saros if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saros.
It looks like Saros has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Saros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aram Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
Aram Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
and Saros counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grigorian!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saros is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grigorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saros wants to take a breather but Grigorian manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Saros.
Saros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saros won't allow Grigorian to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Saros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigorian is keeping the position for now.
Saros stops Grigorian from standing up.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Saros passes into half guard.
Saros not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grigorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Saros swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grigorian is now in Saros's guard. A big mistake from Saros there, giving up the dominant position!
Grigorian wanted to stand there but Saros had control of the position.
Grigorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saros is controlling Grigorian's posture.
Saros looking for a sweep. Not yet Saros, not yet.
Grigorian wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Saros's closed guard. He's half up but Saros has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Saros pivots and extends the arm, Grigorian falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Saros! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leevi Saros!
Post fight, an emotional Leevi Saros said 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 469 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Andre Mahesa (ranked 27 p4p, 57 weight class). Tzeng's entrance music is Mantra Chant. A fine choice. Mahesa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng clinches with his opponent.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches.
Mahesa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tzeng looking to stall.
Mahesa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tzeng's efforts to push away.
Mahesa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Tzeng has clasped his hands together around Mahesa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahesa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tzeng tries for a kimura but Mahesa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng taking a breather here.
Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahesa, who protects the arm well.
Tzeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahesa keeps working.
Mahesa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tzeng asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahesa tries to buck Tzeng off but Tzeng is having none of it.
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahesa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mahesa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tzeng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is looking to take a break and control but Mahesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tzeng prevents Mahesa from escaping the position.
Mahesa prevents Tzeng from improving position.
Tzeng advances to mount.
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.
Tzeng has control of Mahesa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mahesa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mahesa regains half guard.
Mahesa pushes Tzeng off looking to stand but Tzeng dives back in and keeps control.
Mahesa 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahesa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tzeng manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that Mahesa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated 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.
Tzeng keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahesa has Tzeng up against the cage in a clinch.
Tzeng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahesa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mahesa is looking to clinch but Tzeng is avoiding it.
Tzeng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahesa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tzeng paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahesa has Tzeng up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahesa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa tries a knee to the head but Tzeng blocks it.
The referee calls for Tzeng to work.
Mahesa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Mahesa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahesa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahesa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahesa but Mahesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahesa closes the distance and clinches.
Tzeng manages to pull guard.
Mahesa preventing the sweep.
Mahesa wants to get up but he can't break Tzeng's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mahesa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahesa stopping the sweep attempt from Tzeng.
Mahesa wants to stand but Tzeng is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tzeng holds on and takes a little breather.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahesa tries to stand but Tzeng is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tzeng tries to keep at a distance but Mahesa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tzeng tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahesa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andre Mahesa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tzeng pulls guard effortlessly.
Mahesa is looking to stand up but Tzeng won't let him.
Mahesa wants to stand and escape but instead Tzeng has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahesa wants to hit a sweep here but Tzeng passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mahesa there!
Tzeng controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng tries to control but Mahesa wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahesa gets caught flat footed, as Tzeng shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahesa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tzeng won't allow Mahesa to get back to his feet.
Tzeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahesa keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mahesa pushes Tzeng off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng dives in and scores a takedown into Mahesa's guard.
Mahesa is looking to stand up but Tzeng isn't so interested in that idea.
Tzeng trying to control but Mahesa is working from the bottom.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard.
Mahesa wants to stand and escape but Tzeng is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahesa is looking to stand up but Tzeng isn't so interested in that idea.
Tzeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahesa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzeng is aware though and is defending well.
Mahesa wants to stand and escape but Tzeng is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahesa misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa misses with an uppercut.
Tzeng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.
Mahesa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
Mahesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tzeng has had enough of the clinch but Mahesa keeps him there for the moment.
Tzeng breaks from the clinch.
Mahesa swinging wildly here.
Mahesa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andre Mahesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahesa misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng dodges the punch combination from Mahesa.
Mahesa tries to close the distance and clinch but Tzeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tzeng dives in and grabs Mahesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mahesa pushes down on Tzeng's head and hops out.
Mahesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahesa wants to clinch
and Tzeng counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahesa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tzeng is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahesa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahesa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Mahesa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahesa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Mahesa!
A victorious Andre Mahesa 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 756 p4p, 649 weight class) and Ovidio Kiran (ranked 104 p4p, 91 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ohoulihan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bill Conti - Going The Distance. Kiran comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Katmandu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Ohoulihan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohoulihan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiran circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Ohoulihan. Those never looked like landing.
Ohoulihan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kiran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiran tries to clinch up but Ohoulihan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiran tries to clinch but Ohoulihan is having none of it.
Ohoulihan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ohoulihan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohoulihan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a kick to the body.
Ohoulihan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiran is able to avoid easily.
Kiran misses with a series of wild punches.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiran is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran moves out of range of the strikes.
Seamus Ohoulihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Ohoulihan - just one landing.
Ohoulihan scores with a body shot.
Kiran is looking to clinch but Ohoulihan is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoulihan throws a leg kick but Kiran moved away.
Ohoulihan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Ohoulihan misses.
Nice shot lands for Kiran.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohoulihan manages to avoid it.
Kiran 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.
Ohoulihan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Kiran blocks the leg kick.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiran manages to avoid it.
Ovidio Kiran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohoulihan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohoulihan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohoulihan moves out of range as Kiran strikes.
Ohoulihan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Ohoulihan misses its target.
A good leg kick by Ohoulihan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan swings for the body but Kiran moves out of range.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiran manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ohoulihan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohoulihan wants a takedown.
Kiran gets underhooks to prevent Ohoulihan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoulihan takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Seamus Ohoulihan has been cut.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohoulihan controls his hands.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohoulihan's elbow.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran tries to work over Ohoulihan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Ohoulihan wants a takedown.
Ohoulihan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ohoulihan blocks an uppercut.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiran tries a body shot but Ohoulihan blocks it.
Ohoulihan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ohoulihan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiran throws an elbow that misses.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ohoulihan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kiran lands an elbow inside.
Seamus Ohoulihan's cut is getting worse.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiran is struggling to control the position.
Ohoulihan blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Ohoulihan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan is looking for a takedown.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Ohoulihan avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Kiran pushes Ohoulihan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohoulihan tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ohoulihan letting Kiran take a breather here.
Kiran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Ohoulihan avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Ohoulihan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohoulihan goes for a takedown attempt but Kiran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran lands a slapping body shot.
Kiran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ohoulihan can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Ohoulihan'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.
Ohoulihan throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohoulihan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohoulihan darts in looking for a takedown but Kiran gets double underhooks and turns Ohoulihan into the cage.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ohoulihan goes for a takedown attempt but Kiran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoulihan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiran.
Ohoulihan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiran.
Kiran thuds his shin into the meat of Ohoulihan's side.
Kiran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiran lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Kiran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ohoulihan doesn't seem phased though.
Kiran takes the fight into the clinch.
Ohoulihan is working for takedown but Kiran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiran gets through Ohoulihan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Ohoulihan is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiran gets through Ohoulihan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ohoulihan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiran creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ohoulihan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ohoulihan drops to his knees and Kiran pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Borgia (ranked 414 p4p, 542 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 54 p4p, 74 weight class). Borgia comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Bender Mein Armbach will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cesare Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach 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.
Borgia lands a slapping body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mein Armbach thinking.
Mein Armbach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borgia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borgia slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Mein Armbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borgia throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Borgia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Mein Armbach, which made it look bad.
Mein Armbach throws a counter combo.
Mein Armbach digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mein Armbach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach connects with the punch.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Mein Armbach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia controlling the position.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Mein Armbach landing a few strikes.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
That's time! Borgia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mein Armbach won't be happy with that.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Mein Armbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Mein Armbach here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia cracks Mein Armbach with a big right hand but Mein Armbach just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mein Armbach struggling a bit here.
Mein Armbach is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Mein Armbach's temple.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Borgia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mein Armbach has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borgia but great work by Mein Armbach.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Borgia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Borgia wants to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach in side control, throwing shots but Borgia defends.
Borgia regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borgia's head.
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia controls Mein Armbach momentarily but Mein Armbach frees himself.
Borgia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Borgia pulls Mein Armbach in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mein Armbach working his ground and pound in the gym.
Borgia working a defensive guard but Mein Armbach manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Mein Armbach seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mein Armbach tries to move to mount but Borgia blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mein Armbach off and has taken his back!
Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Borgia is punishing Mein Armbach with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control but not successfully.
Borgia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Borgia looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Borgia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Borgia.
Borgia is trying to stick to Mein Armbach's back but Mein Armbach is turning into Borgia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borgia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mein Armbach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position.
Mein Armbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A jab from Borgia finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia scores with a nice head shot.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mein Armbach!
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mein Armbach some visible discomfort.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia trying to control the position but Mein Armbach is working away.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Borgia trying to control the action but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mein Armbach is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borgia lands an elbow.
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Mein Armbach here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Mein Armbach is trying to improve his position.
Borgia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia controlling the position from side mount.
Mein Armbach is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach gets back to half guard.
Mein Armbach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mein Armbach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Mein Armbach's hands, connecting with Mein Armbach's forehead.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mein Armbach regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead.
Borgia wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mein Armbach taking a bit of punishment here - Borgia scoring with strikes.
Mein Armbach is looking for a sweep.
Mein Armbach can't do much from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgia 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rockefeller (ranked 174 p4p, 193 weight class) and Bubba Wallace (ranked 31 p4p, 35 weight class). Wallace has chosen Sweet Home Alabama 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Rockefeller !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Wallace!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockefeller moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace.
A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockefeller is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace cracks Rockefeller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Richard Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller walks straight into a right hand from Wallace - that's dropped him! Wallace jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rockefeller from any more punishment! Rockefeller complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace is the new heavyweight champion!
Bubba Wallace took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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