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ENIGMA 84 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Draganov (ranked 2103 p4p, 1992 weight class) and Aung Siang (ranked 258 p4p, 247 weight class). Siang has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Bring da Ruckus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Ivan Draganov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Draganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aung Siang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Draganov on his heels. He'll look to pass Draganov's guard now, I'm sure.
Draganov pushes Siang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Siang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Siang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draganov is just riding it out for now. Siang eventually gives up the hold.
Draganov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Siang works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov tries to hold on but Siang pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draganov blocking the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Draganov wants to control but Siang is having none of it.
Draganov is trying to escape the mount.
Siang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Draganov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Draganov regains half guard.
Siang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Draganov defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siang is working for a kimura but Draganov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draganov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siang's back!
Draganov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Siang avoids the strikes from Draganov.
Draganov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Draganov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Draganov scores with punches and elbows.
Will Draganov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Draganov doesn't have the hooks in and Siang manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov wants to sweep here but Siang controlling him for the moment.
Siang landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Draganov'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.
Draganov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siang tries to free his leg and advance position but Draganov is retaining full guard.
Draganov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siang's guard.
Draganov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Draganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siang is proving hard to escape from.
Draganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Siang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siang keeping moving, preventing Draganov from controlling successfully.
Draganov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draganov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Draganov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Draganov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Draganov stands and steps away. Siang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Siang throws a front kick aimed at Draganov's knee but Draganov avoids it well.
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 Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Draganov lands a nice hook to Siang's body. Siang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Draganov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siang can do to turn this around?
Siang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Draganov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Siang shoots and misses
and Draganov counters with a straight right hand.
Draganov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Siang throws a leg kick
and Draganov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siang thows a leg kick but Draganov checks it
and Draganov counters with a stiff right hand.
Siang misses with a body kick.
Draganov misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siang.
Draganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Siang circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draganov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siang is looking to slow Draganov down with leg kicks.
Siang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draganov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivan Draganov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aung Siang.
Siang tries for a takedown but Draganov circles away easily
and Draganov counters with a head kick that drops Siang to the mat! Siang scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Siang is rocked!
Draganov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Siang - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Draganov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Draganov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 2541 p4p, 2704 weight class) and Lathem McGuire (ranked 351 p4p, 373 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by 4 Minute - Hot Issue. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Boma lands with a cross.
Boma throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Boma tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Boma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Boma is rocked!
 It looks like Norman Boma has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Boma.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire 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.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Boma tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Boma lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
As McGuire backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boma works the jab nicely.
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Boma.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Boma moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boma counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire digs a good hook to Boma's body.
Boma blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Nice body punch from Boma.
McGuire throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boma breaks from the clinch.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Boma misses with a head kick.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire pushes Boma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boma's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Boma manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
Boma misses with a double jab
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Boma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boma finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
Boma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Boma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Boma.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire is rocked!
Boma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boma missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Boma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Boma cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McGuire falls to his knees and Boma doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
Norman Boma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 2231 p4p, 3098 weight class) and Oscar De La Weirdo (ranked 273 p4p, 342 weight class). Bleak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Du Hast - Rammstein. Oscar De La Weirdo 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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wulfgang Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Weirdo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bleak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De La Weirdo trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Weirdo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Weirdo has wrist control.
Bleak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De La Weirdo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De La Weirdo wants to control but Bleak postures up.
De La Weirdo parries the strikes from Bleak easily there. Bleak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De La Weirdo to escape.
Bleak is trying to get an arm triangle but De La Weirdo is defending well.
Bleak working the head with strikes.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak tries to move into full mount but can't pass De La Weirdo's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Bleak.
Bleak in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... De La Weirdo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wulfgang Bleak!
A relieved looking Wulfgang Bleak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Dolton (ranked 3363 p4p, 2396 weight class) and Dick Glover (ranked 446 p4p, 340 weight class). Dolton comes to the cage accompanied by Paradise Warfare. Scott Dolton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Glover's chin.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Dolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Glover!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glover has managed to clinch.
Glover looking for a takedown.
Glover wants a takedown.
Glover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott Dolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
Glover tries for a takedown but Dolton manages to get underhooks.
Glover wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dolton gets underhooks to prevent Glover's takedown attempt.
Dolton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Glover is trying to keep an underhook but Dolton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Glover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dolton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glover trying to control here.
Dolton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolton is working for a kimura but Glover is defending it quite comfortably.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Dolton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dolton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dolton looks to land a strike but Glover avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Glover trying to control the position here.
Dolton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dolton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dolton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover has his hands on Dolton's head, controlling the position.
Dolton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glover dives on top into guard.
Dolton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glover defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dolton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glover preventing the sweep.
Glover chips away with some ground and pound.
Glover throwing strikes from guard but Dolton blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glover wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Glover postures up in Dolton's guard and throws a big left but Dolton blocks it.
Glover wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Glover throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glover is working Dolton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dolton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dolton has momentary wrist control but Glover slips an elbow through the middle.
Glover cracks Dolton with a solid left hand.
Dolton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Glover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Dolton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolton counters with a single leg into guard. Glover didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dolton is one step ahead there.
Dolton trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover postures up and lands a big shot to Dolton's brow.
Dolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dolton is trying to hold Glover in close to prevent damage but Glover has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy.
Glover working Dolton over with strikes.
Dolton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dolton is trying to stand.
Glover working Dolton over with strikes.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dolton actively working from the bottom here.
Dolton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Glover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover content to control rather than advance.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dolton is rocked!
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Dolton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glover scores with a big shot! Dolton's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dolton! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Glover!
Dick Glover seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Scott Dolton spoke after the fight, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 981 p4p, 1632 weight class) and Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 114 p4p, 184 weight class). Javier Arroyo 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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Egyptian 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.
A slow jab from Arroyo misses its intended target.
Egyptian moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Arroyo moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Egyptian lands with a straight right. Arroyo didn't see that one coming.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo thuds a left hand into Egyptian's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
Arroyo motions for Egyptian to come forward. Arroyo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arroyo slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body shot
and Arroyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Arroyo avoids them all with ease.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arroyo dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Arroyo takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Arroyo ducked under it nicely.
Arroyo swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch but Arroyo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Arroyo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egyptian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arroyo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Arroyo's head but Arroyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arroyo throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Arroyo misses its target.
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
Arroyo scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Arroyo is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
A low kick lands for Arroyo.
Arroyo slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian looking to score a takedown here. Arroyo is defending well but Egyptian drives through and ends up in Arroyo's guard.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
Arroyo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Egyptian manages to get himself to full guard.
Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Arroyo stays in close to Egyptian's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian managing to control the position.
Arroyo tries to stand but Egyptian is controlling from the bottom.
Arroyo looking to pass the guard.
Arroyo is looking to stand up but Egyptian won't let him.
Egyptian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arroyo manages to get himself to full guard.
Arroyo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Egyptian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arroyo controls Egyptian momentarily but Egyptian frees himself.
Egyptian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arroyo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egyptian has managed to get both his arms back between Arroyo's legs - danger averted.
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Arroyo working for a triangle but Egyptian defends it easily.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arroyo is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo 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.
Egyptian punishes Arroyo's body with a nice straight punch.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian shoots in and gets a takedown into Arroyo's guard.
Egyptian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arroyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arroyo struggling a bit here.
Ishmael Egyptian has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep. Egyptian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy.
Arroyo is pressing down on Egyptian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arroyo looking to control.
Egyptian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arroyo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Egyptian has Arroyo in his guard.
Arroyo wants to get up but he can't break Egyptian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo being controlled here momentarily.
Arroyo wanted to stand there but Egyptian had control of the position.
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.
Arroyo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Arroyo tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Arroyo trying to move into half guard but instead Egyptian has managed to sweep!
Egyptian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
Egyptian advances to full mount.
Egyptian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is in a horrible position here. Egyptian smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Egyptian is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Arroyo is in real trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian is persistently looking for the submission but Arroyo is defending it well.
Arroyo trying to control the hands but Egyptian won't let him.
Arroyo is trying to remain composed but Egyptian is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tightening his grip on Arroyo, looking for the choke.
Egyptian controlling the position well here. Arroyo rolled but Egyptian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Arroyo tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Egyptian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arroyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Arroyo avoids it with no problem.
Arroyo throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arroyo stuns Egyptian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arroyo moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Arroyo.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Egyptian shoots in but Arroyo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Arroyo.
Egyptian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a hook but Arroyo blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Arroyo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Egyptian doesn't seem phased though.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arroyo's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Egyptian is working away from the top position though.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Arroyo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Egyptian is trying to control. Arroyo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Arroyo trying to control from the bottom.
Egyptian trying to control from half guard but Arroyo is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arroyo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arroyo throws a leg kick which misses Egyptian's front leg but catches the back leg as Egyptian tries to avoid it.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arroyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo staying out of range there.
Egyptian shoots in looking for a takedown but Arroyo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Egyptian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arroyo throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Arroyo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arroyo tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arroyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Arroyo.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arroyo lands with an uppercut that bounces Egyptian off the cage and back into range.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Egyptian.
Arroyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arroyo looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Arroyo moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Nice shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Arroyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Arroyo drops his hands momentarily and Egyptian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arroyo.
A big right from Arroyo misses.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Arroyo thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Arroyo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Arroyo moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian cracks Arroyo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egyptian cracks Arroyo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Egyptian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arroyo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Egyptian in his tracks.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a nice looking body shot.
Arroyo connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Egyptian.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Arroyo.
I think Arroyo 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 743 p4p, 741 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 96 p4p, 95 weight class). Billabong comes to the cage accompanied by Waltzing Matilda. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hiddens tries to land a body kick
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiddens throws a lazy body kick
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hiddens won't be happy with that.
Hiddens can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billabong tries to score with some ground and pound. Hiddens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Billabong working the head and body with strikes.
Hiddens is looking to reverse the position.
Hiddens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Hiddens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hiddens struggling a bit here.
Hiddens keeps Billabong under control for a moment.
Billabong grinds an elbow into Hiddens's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiddens keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hiddens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiddens keeps working.
Hiddens tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Billabong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hiddens is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong is working Hiddens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Hiddens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billabong controls the position.
Hiddens wants to control but Billabong postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens throws a leg kick which misses Billabong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billabong tries to avoid it.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiddens finds it's way round the side to connect with Billabong's head.
Hiddens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens throws a body kick that misses
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Hiddens misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Hiddens fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong postures up.
Hiddens controlling the position.
Hiddens is trying to keep Billabong in close.
Billabong trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hiddens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong lands a jab to Hiddens's midsection.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiddens misses with a straight left.
Hiddens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Billabong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hiddens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hiddens tries to avoid it but Billabong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hiddens to the ground. Hiddens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiddens flicks out a counter leg kick but Billabong steps away.
Hiddens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Hiddens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Billabong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Hiddens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiddens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiddens swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong slips under a jab.
FullOf Hiddens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
A shot to the body from Hiddens misses
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
Hiddens is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billabong.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Billabong momentarily.
Hiddens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billabong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiddens throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with a series of wild punches.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Hiddens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Hiddens misses with a body punch
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hiddens is looking to improve his position.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiddens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens controlling the position well.
Hiddens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.
Hiddens trying to control but Billabong postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hiddens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Billabong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
Hiddens tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiddens misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hiddens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hiddens!
Billabong wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy.
Hiddens struggling a bit here.
Billabong wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy.
Hiddens regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is concentrating on defense, preventing Billabong from advancing position.
Hiddens trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billabong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiddens holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiddens.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong is fighting to break Hiddens's control of his arms but Hiddens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billabong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiddens manages to get back to half guard.
Hiddens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hiddens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Billabong is trying to control. Hiddens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens is controlling Billabong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hiddens trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiddens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens with a hook.
Billabong walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiddens misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiddens is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiddens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens is looking to slow Billabong down with leg kicks.
Hiddens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hiddens is positioning himself well to prevent Billabong advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billabong 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Barbosa (ranked 1647 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Jamil Hurst (ranked 254 p4p, 180 weight class). Hurst has chosen Keep Their Heads Ringin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Hurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Hurst counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa is not content to let Hurst control the position.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurst trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa's coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Hurst trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Hurst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hurst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hurst working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Barbosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hurst presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst controlling from the full mount.
Hurst throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hurst landing strikes from the mount.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hurst thowing shots but they're missing.
Barbosa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hurst.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst landing punches.
Hurst postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barbosa looks a forlorn figure.
Hurst controlling from the full mount.
Hurst looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hurst lands a couple of good shots and Barbosa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barbosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hurst thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Hurst's head to control him but Hurst postures up.
Hurst is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa wants to control but Hurst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barbosa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
A relieved looking Jamil Hurst thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huber Schlesien (ranked 622 p4p, 1614 weight class) and Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 97 p4p, 237 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Maximilian Bonaparte was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlesien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien wants to clinch.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlesien.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut. Schlesien saw that one coming.
Schlesien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bonaparte checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Schlesien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schlesien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlesien jabs Bonaparte right on the nose. Bonaparte blinks but takes it well.
Schlesien has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch.
Bonaparte manages to break the clinch.
Schlesien throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Schlesien has managed to clinch.
Schlesien misses with some punches.
Schlesien lands a left hand.
Schlesien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schlesien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonaparte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonaparte.
Schlesien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Schlesien pushes him back against the cage.
Bonaparte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Bonaparte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlesien or not.
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schlesien misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses.
Schlesien ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Schlesien lands a lovely overhand right.
Schlesien rushes Bonaparte and presses him up against the cage.
Bonaparte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schlesien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Schlesien.
Schlesien takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Schlesien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonaparte misses with a double jab
and Schlesien counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlesien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schlesien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Schlesien.
Schlesien is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
Schlesien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schlesien is breathing heavily.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Schlesien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Bonaparte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Bonaparte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schlesien with a body shot.
Schlesien misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body shot.
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonaparte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlesien throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schlesien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte lands a slapping body shot.
Schlesien throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte blocks a low kick nicely.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schlesien has managed to clinch.
Schlesien struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Schlesien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonaparte lands a shot to the body.
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 Huber Schlesien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
As Bonaparte tries to get set, Schlesien tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonaparte manages to avoid the attempt.
Schlesien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonaparte.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses.
Schlesien misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a solid body kick.
Schlesien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schlesien lands a really nice looking cross but Bonaparte seems unphased.
Bonaparte slips a jab and a cross from Schlesien.
Schlesien backing away here, and Bonaparte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien drops his hands momentarily and Bonaparte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlesien throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien throws a leg kick
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Schlesien throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Schlesien staying out of range there.
Bonaparte connects with a body shot that sends Schlesien's belly button to the back.
Bonaparte jabs at Schlesien's body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bonaparte. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schlesien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BOOM! Bonaparte lands a beautiful left hook that drops Schlesien. Schlesien tries to recover but Bonaparte is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Schlesien lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nori Voluspa (ranked 328 p4p, 628 weight class) and Yaden Dhargey (ranked 45 p4p, 89 weight class). Dhargey has chosen Gyallu - Anthem of Tibet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nori Voluspa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yaden Dhargey!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
and Dhargey counters with a straight right hand.
Dhargey has closed the distance and engaged Voluspa in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dhargey.
Voluspa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dhargey walks away with a smile on his face. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dhargey has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Dhargey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Dhargey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhargey misses with a takedown attempt - Voluspa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dhargey rushes Voluspa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhargey 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.
Voluspa rushes Dhargey and presses him up against the cage.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dhargey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voluspa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dhargey sprawls well. Dhargey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey catches Voluspa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voluspa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dhargey wants to clinch.
Dhargey scores with a shot to the body.
Voluspa gets a double leg takedown into Dhargey's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Voluspa'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throws a strike but Dhargey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dhargey is aware though and is defending well.
Dhargey scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey cracks Voluspa with a solid left hand.
Dhargey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dhargey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position.
Dhargey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dhargey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dhargey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa pulls Dhargey in close to prevent any damage.
Dhargey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dhargey has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.
Dhargey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here.
Dhargey postures up.
Voluspa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dhargey has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Dhargey.
Voluspa trying to control here.
Dhargey working Voluspa over with strikes.
Voluspa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa has momentary wrist control but Dhargey slips an elbow through the middle.
Dhargey trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Voluspa is not content to let Dhargey control the position.
Voluspa tries to bench press Dhargey off him but Dhargey keeps the position.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dhargey's best efforts.
Voluspa is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dhargey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaden Dhargey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Dhargey manages to get underhooks.
Voluspa jumps guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dhargey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dhargey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dhargey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voluspa has Dhargey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dhargey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voluspa has Dhargey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dhargey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Dhargey.
Voluspa wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhargey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Voluspa breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dhargey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dhargey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Voluspa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey cracks Voluspa with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voluspa is on top in guard.
Dhargey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Dhargey wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhargey looking for a guillotine here but Voluspa defends easily.
Dhargey looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhargey, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Dhargey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voluspa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voluspa pushing down on Dhargey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dhargey is looking to improve his position.
Dhargey gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhargey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Dhargey's legs - danger averted.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Dhargey is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Dhargey keeps moving.
Dhargey is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Dhargey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Voluspa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voluspa tries to clinch there but Dhargey circles away.
Dhargey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Voluspa!
Dhargey working the head and body with strikes.
Dhargey working the ground and pound but Voluspa is defending the strikes.
Voluspa tries to improve position but can't.
Voluspa is working hard here to advance position.
Voluspa is trying to work for a sweep but Dhargey has mounted him!
Dhargey dominating with strikes here.
Dhargey avoids the attempt from Voluspa to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaden Dhargey 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.
Voluspa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dhargey leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dhargey defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Dhargey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dhargey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voluspa jumps guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voluspa fails to pull guard.
Dhargey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhargey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dhargey.
Voluspa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dhargey smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Dhargey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dhargey works the jab nicely.
Dhargey lands with a nice body punch.
Dhargey pushes Voluspa up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey pushes Voluspa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voluspa takes a shot to the head.
Voluspa jumps guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Voluspa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dhargey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voluspa fails to pull guard.
Voluspa has Dhargey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dhargey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voluspa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dhargey is trying to keep an underhook but Voluspa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dhargey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhargey is on top in guard.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Dhargey is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dhargey defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey preventing the sweep.
Voluspa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dhargey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Voluspa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhargey pulls his head out easily.
Dhargey is looking to advance position but Voluspa won't allow it.
Yaden Dhargey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dhargey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dhargey won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here.
Voluspa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dhargey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Voluspa.
Dhargey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Voluspa down.
Dhargey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Voluspa down.
Voluspa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dhargey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voluspa keeps working.
Voluspa wants to control but Dhargey is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dhargey 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.
Dhargey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voluspa keeps working.
Dhargey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Dhargey is controlling well.
Voluspa trying to control but Dhargey postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaden Dhargey really 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.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dhargey avoids it really well and circles away.
Yaden Dhargey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dhargey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Dhargey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Voluspa manages to break the clinch.
Dhargey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Voluspa tries to clinch up but Dhargey circles away and keeps his distance.
Voluspa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dhargey finds it's way round the side to connect with Voluspa's head.
Dhargey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
A short right from Dhargey on the inside.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Dhargey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhargey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Dhargey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voluspa tightens his grip and picks Dhargey up, before dumping him to the ground. Dhargey manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voluspa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dhargey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Dhargey is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Dhargey is keeping the position.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Dhargey.
Dhargey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Voluspa frees his head nicely. Oh but Dhargey has switched to an armbar! Voluspa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey is the new welterweight champion!
Yaden Dhargey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 227 p4p, 377 weight class) and Harris Reed (ranked 28 p4p, 56 weight class). Redcliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Reed has chosen Beethoven's 5th Symphony as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris Reed!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Redcliffe. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Reed jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Reed.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Reed tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Reed slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Redcliffe scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
A big right from Reed misses.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redcliffe fakes the leg kick and cracks Reed in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed slips under a jab.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed darts in and clinches Redcliffe up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed presses Redcliffe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Reed.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Redcliffe.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redcliffe as he jumps to the side.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
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!
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Reed.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Reed misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Reed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Reed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Redcliffe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Reed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Reed moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Reed.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reed tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reed.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves away
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Redcliffe swinging wildly here.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Redcliffe.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Reed sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Reed wants to clinch up but Redcliffe keeps it at a distance.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe tries to land a body kick
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed works his way into full mount!
Reed tries to control but Redcliffe wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kwame Redcliffe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
As Reed backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a hook.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Reed tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed works over Redcliffe's head and body with a nice combination.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redcliffe misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
Reed avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Redcliffe's defenses.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Reed can't get the takedown.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
so Reed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe 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.
Reed is pushing down on Redcliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redcliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a head kick.
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redcliffe's guard.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcliffe is keeping the position for now.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Reed pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Reed.
Sloppy strikes there by Reed.
Reed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A control attempt from Redcliffe but he's now mounted!
Reed lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redcliffe hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed looking to ground and pound but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed looking to finish with strikes here!
Redcliffe is trying to escape the mount.
Reed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Redcliffe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Redcliffe is trying to escape the mount.
Reed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Redcliffe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Redcliffe and Reed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Redcliffe dodges the ground and pound from Reed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed scoring with punches from side control.
Reed wants to control for a moment but Redcliffe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Reed working Redcliffe over with strikes.
Redcliffe is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Redcliffe won't allow Reed to pass to mount.
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redcliffe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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