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Money - Additional - #2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between No Infection Purpose (ranked 5359 p4p, 6091 weight class) and Bruce Tucker (ranked 446 p4p, 483 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, No Infection Purpose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purpose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Purpose sprawls well.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Purpose's hands.
Purpose works over Tucker's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Bruce Tucker has been cut.
Tucker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Purpose stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Purpose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Infection Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purpose jabs at Tucker's body.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Purpose.
Purpose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Purpose keeps the fight on the outside.
Purpose went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Purpose takes the fight into the clinch.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker is working for takedown but Purpose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Purpose won't allow it.
Purpose manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Purpose has wrist control.
Purpose looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Purpose doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Purpose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Purpose keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking to sit in guard and control but Purpose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Purpose is one step ahead there.
Tucker working for submissions but it's allowed Purpose to get to half guard.
Purpose tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to roll over but Purpose keeps him under control.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Purpose stands up from half guard.
Purpose tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Purpose, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Purpose against the cage but Purpose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Purpose is looking to counter the offense by Tucker and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Purpose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purpose looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Infection Purpose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Tucker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Purpose.
Purpose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Purpose persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tucker has eaten all the pies!
No luck for Purpose with that takedown attempt.
Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker wants to counter with a clinch but Purpose pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Purpose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Purpose. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
Purpose throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Purpose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tucker scores with a four punch combination!
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purpose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Purpose leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Tucker tries to get set, Purpose tries to push him back and clinch up but Tucker manages to avoid the attempt.
Tucker wants to clinch.
No Infection Purpose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Purpose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker throws a push kick but Purpose slaps the foot to one side.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Purpose circles away.
Tucker darts in and clinches Purpose up against the cage.
Purpose jumps guard.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Purpose is retaining full guard.
Purpose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Purpose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purpose manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Purpose's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Purpose has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up.
Purpose trying to control the position here.
Purpose wants to get back to his feet but Tucker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Purpose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
It looked like Purpose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purpose blocks a head kick by Tucker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tucker is defended easily by Purpose.
Purpose slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker tries for a takedown but Purpose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purpose is looking for a counter combo.
Purpose has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Infection Purpose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Tucker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Purpose misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purpose is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Purpose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tucker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Purpose.
Purpose shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purpose shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Purpose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Purpose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purpose wants it to stay on the feet.
Purpose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Infection Purpose is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Purpose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purpose misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purpose lands a head kick. Tucker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Purpose swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker with the inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Purpose. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker dives in for a single leg takedown but Purpose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Purpose avoids it easily.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Purpose is looking to clinch.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purpose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Purpose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Purpose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Purpose throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Purpose misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Purpose.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purpose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purpose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Purpose swivels and escapes.
Purpose looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tucker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Purpose backs up against the cage.
Purpose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Purpose, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Purpose against the cage but Purpose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tucker scores with a four punch combination!
Tucker has managed to clinch.
Tucker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Purpose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Purpose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purpose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Purpose is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No Infection Purpose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Purpose has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Purpose 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Infection Purpose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicer Fobbs (ranked 5271 p4p, 5208 weight class) and Ian Gary (ranked 587 p4p, 584 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vicer Fobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Gary!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fobbs scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ian Gary has been cut.
Fobbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Gary tries to counter it with a takedown but Fobbs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fobbs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gary's guard.
Gary being controlled here, momentarily.
Gary wants to sweep but no luck.
Fobbs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fobbs preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fobbs controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fobbs advances position into side control!
Fobbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gary is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fobbs stands up.
Gary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fobbs feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Fobbs, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fobbs takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fobbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Fobbs is controlling Gary's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fobbs is on top in guard.
Fobbs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Gary's head.
Gary looks winded!
Gary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fobbs.
Fobbs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fobbs is working Gary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fobbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fobbs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fobbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gary for as long as he can get away with.
Fobbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gary with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fobbs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fobbs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicer Fobbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Gary's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fobbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gary has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fobbs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gary can't fight it off and eventually Fobbs manages to take the fight to the floor. Gary looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fobbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Further stalling from Fobbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fobbs continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fobbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fobbs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gary misses with a takedown
so Fobbs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gary is breathing heavily.
Fobbs pushes down on Gary's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fobbs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fobbs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fobbs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fobbs controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fobbs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gary defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fobbs.
Fobbs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gary to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gary shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Fobbs.
Fobbs controlling from the full mount.
Fobbs scoring with strikes but Gary is staying in there.
Fobbs controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs lands a nice shot to the head.
Fobbs controlling from mount.
Fobbs with the ground and pound from mount.
Fobbs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gary can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fobbs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fobbs landing strikes from the mount and Gary is in trouble!
Fobbs looking for a guillotine from mount but Gary is having none of it.
Fobbs stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gary shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fobbs pinned against the cage. Fobbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicer Fobbs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ian Gary's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gary has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fobbs.
Fobbs rushes Gary and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fobbs pulls Gary into guard.
Fobbs seems keen to control Gary's posture.
Fobbs is looking for a triangle but Gary pushes his legs off easily.
Fobbs tries to strike from the bottom.
Gary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fobbs controlling Gary's posture.
Fobbs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fobbs is taking a breather. Gary says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fobbs escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fobbs clinches up against the cage.
Fobbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fobbs lands a head kick!
Fobbs scores with a takedown into Gary's guard.
Gary is looking to stand back up but Fobbs counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gary.
Fobbs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fobbs is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Fobbs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gary!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs with shots to the head and body - Gary looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fobbs controlling from mount.
Gary defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fobbs.
Fobbs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicer Fobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fobbs cracks Gary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fobbs working Gary over with strikes here.
Fobbs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs 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.
Fobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gary can do to turn this around?
Fobbs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fobbs looking for a guillotine from mount but Gary is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fobbs landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicer Fobbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fobbs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicer Fobbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gillespie (ranked 4968 p4p, 4921 weight class) and Abraham Ashford (ranked 569 p4p, 567 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Ashford!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillespie clinches with his opponent.
Ashford struggles to land a body shot inside as Gillespie controls his hands.
Gillespie is trying to pull guard but Ashford has him pressed against the cage.
Ashford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gillespie.
Gillespie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gillespie pushes Ashford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gillespie has Ashford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ashford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie has Ashford pressed against the cage.
Gillespie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gillespie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashford prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gillespie up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ashford.
Ashford tries a body shot but Gillespie blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashford.
Gillespie is trying to pull guard but Ashford has him pressed against the cage.
Gillespie wants to stall.
Gillespie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gillespie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ashford to keep the fight standing.
Gillespie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ashford.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gillespie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ashford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ashford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gillespie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashford prevents it.
Gillespie tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gillespie pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gillespie is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gillespie lands a couple of elbows.
Gillespie works over Ashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gillespie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ashford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gillespie.
Ashford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gillespie is controlling him.
Gillespie connects with a couple of short punches.
Ashford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillespie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gillespie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gillespie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gillespie won't allow Ashford to get back to his feet.
Gillespie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gillespie distracts Ashford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gillespie loads up on a big left hand. Ashford felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gillespie looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ashford can't hide his disappointment, as Gillespie celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Gillespie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 4248 p4p, 5828 weight class) and Zachariah Assad Ii (ranked 391 p4p, 468 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zachariah Assad Ii!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad Ii 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.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Assad Ii.
Crispian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a front kick aimed at Crispian's knee but Crispian avoids it well.
Assad Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assad Ii digs a good hook to Crispian's body.
Assad Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on Assad Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Crispian does no damage.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Assad Ii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Crispian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Crispian.
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Assad Ii is out of range.
Crispian is looking to slow Assad Ii down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Assad Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assad Ii throws a leg kick but Crispian checks it.
Assad Ii tries to work over Crispian's front leg with a kick but Crispian checks it.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crispian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assad Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Assad Ii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crispian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crispian.
Assad Ii moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Assad Ii's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Assad Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Assad Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian throws a low kick but Assad Ii moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Assad Ii misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crispian.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Assad Ii's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Assad Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assad Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crispian circles away quickly and effectively.
Crispian tries a low kick but Assad Ii avoids it.
Assad Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crispian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Assad Ii backs away, Crispian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Assad Ii checks the leg kick.
Assad Ii replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crispian blocks it well.
Crispian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assad Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crispian - that will leave a mark!
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Assad Ii throws a counter combo.
Crispian tries to score with a low kick but Assad Ii moves his leg out of the way.
A solid body kick from Crispian.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Crispian tries to land a leg kick but Assad Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assad Ii.
Assad Ii blocks a leg kick.
Assad Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Crispian off balance momentarily.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad Ii.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad Ii.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick.
Crispian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crispian.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Assad Ii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crispian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crispian rather than just go for the knockout.
Assad Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Assad Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crispian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assad Ii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Assad Ii's leg. Assad Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assad Ii misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Assad Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Assad Ii counters with a one-two to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Assad Ii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crispian has got the better of the exchanges.
Assad Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad Ii can do to turn this around?
Crispian throws a low kick but Assad Ii moves out of range easily.
Assad Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Good work by Assad Ii as he checks the leg kick.
Assad Ii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Assad Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian is looking to land body kicks.
Assad Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Crispian connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian throws a low kick but Assad Ii moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Assad Ii's legs.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assad Ii's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a counter combo.
Crispian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crispian thumps Assad Ii with a low kick.
Crispian defending well as Assad Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Assad Ii tries to bum rush Crispian with a series of wild strikes but Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assad Ii! But no joy.
Crispian misses with a leg kick.
Assad Ii checks a low kick from Crispian.
An inside leg kick from Crispian misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crispian misses with a leg kick
and Assad Ii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assad Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Assad Ii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crispian throws a chopping leg kick but Assad Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assad Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian fakes the leg kick and cracks Assad Ii in the body.
Crispian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Assad Ii lands with a hook. Crispian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Assad Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Crispian moves out of range easily.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian thows a leg kick but Assad Ii checks it
and Assad Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Assad Ii blocks the low kick.
Assad Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Assad Ii misses with a leg kick.
Crispian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assad Ii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Assad Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zachariah Assad Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assad Ii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Assad Ii.
Crispian motions for Assad Ii to come forward. Crispian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assad Ii checks the leg kick.
Assad Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad Ii. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Assad Ii's legs.
Assad Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crispian tries to work over Assad Ii's front leg with a kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Crispian throws out a leg kick but Assad Ii moves out of range and Crispian only half commits.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
Assad Ii blocks a leg kick.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii checks a low kick from Crispian.
Assad Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Crispian thows a body kick. Assad Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Assad Ii blocks the leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a counter combo.
Assad Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crispian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assad Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assad Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Assad Ii throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Assad Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Assad Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crispian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crispian scores with a hook to the body. Assad Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assad Ii checks a low kick from Crispian.
A clash of legs there as Assad Ii blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian tries to work over Assad Ii's front leg with a kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Assad Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crispian with a nice calf kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Assad Ii 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 Crispian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crispian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Assad Ii is out of range.
Crispian sets himself, and Assad Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! Crispian avoids it this time.
Crispian lands a head kick. Assad Ii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crispian throws a head kick but Assad Ii moves out of range.
Crispian is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian tries to score with a low kick but Assad Ii moves his leg out of the way.
Assad Ii throws a big counter head kick but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Assad Ii as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad Ii. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian catches Assad Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crispian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Assad Ii swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Assad Ii checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Assad Ii.
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!
Crispian looks to land a body kick but Assad Ii moved away.
Assad Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assad Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assad Ii is able to avoid easily.
Assad Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Crispian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Crispian misses
letting Assad Ii counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Crispian.
Crispian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Assad Ii.
Crispian looks to throw a body kick
and Assad Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Assad Ii motions for Crispian to come forward. Assad Ii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian throws a shot to the body.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Assad Ii 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.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Assad Ii.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crispian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zachariah Assad Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Crispian tenderised Assad Ii's leg. Assad Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crispian lands a head kick!
Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Assad Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Assad Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
Crispian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crispian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick which misses Assad Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Assad Ii tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad Ii throws a series of punches but Crispian avoids them all with ease.
Assad Ii throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Assad Ii's leg but Assad Ii calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Assad Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Assad Ii misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crispian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finn Baller (ranked 4310 p4p, 6113 weight class) and Reuben Benington (ranked 524 p4p, 635 weight class). The key to victory for Finn Baller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reuben Benington !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benington wants to take the fight to the mat but Baller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baller has him pressed against the cage.
Benington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Finn Baller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reuben Benington .
Baller misses with a wild body shot.
Baller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benington 's hands.
Benington avoids the head kick by Baller.
Baller has his takedown stuffed
and Benington counters with a stiff right hand.
Benington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller misses with a two punch combination.
Benington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baller misses with a two punch combination.
Baller closes the distance and pushes Benington back into the cage.
Benington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benington is defending well.
Baller can't get the takedown.
Benington is looking for a takedown.
Baller has Benington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benington up against the cage.
Baller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baller regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benington is pushing down on Baller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baller is fighting to maintain full guard but Benington has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benington tries to pass to full mount but Baller defends it.
Baller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller wants to get back to full guard but Benington has passed into side control.
Baller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Baller is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Benington manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baller looking to pass the guard.
Baller is stalling in the full guard.
Baller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benington is keeping the position for now.
Baller is looking to stand up but Benington won't let him.
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.
Baller trying to control but Benington is working from the bottom.
Baller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baller looking to sit in guard and control but Benington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benington stacks Baller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benington !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benington taking a breather here.
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 Finn Baller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baller breaks the clinch.
Benington keeps the fight on the outside.
Benington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baller dives in and grabs Benington 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benington pushes down on Baller's head and hops out.
Benington looks to land a combination. Baller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benington misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benington blocks a head kick by Baller.
Baller has managed to clinch.
Benington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baller smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benington tries a head kick but it misses.
Baller throws a lazy body kick
and Benington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baller's guard.
Benington wants to control from the top but Baller keeps moving.
Baller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baller trying to keep a closed guard but Benington is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benington stopping the sweep attempt from Baller.
Baller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Benington uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller can't do much from the bottom here.
Baller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benington 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baller tries to get out of the position.
Baller is trying to get back to full guard.
Baller is trying to maintain the position but Benington is very close to passing his half guard.
Baller is trying to stand up here but Benington is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benington slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benington leaves Baller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benington feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Baller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baller has time to react.
Baller misses with a low kick.
Baller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benington shoots in but no luck this time.
Baller darts in looking for a takedown but Benington gets double underhooks and turns Baller into the cage.
Benington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benington has Baller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benington looking for a takedown.
Benington is breathing heavily.
Baller gets control of Benington 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baller wants to sweep here but Benington controlling him for the moment.
Baller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baller looking for a sweep. Not yet Baller, not yet.
Benington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reuben Benington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Benington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baller wants to sweep but Benington has passed to side control!
Benington trying to control the action but Baller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuben Benington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baller struggling a bit here.
Benington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baller keeps working.
Benington controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baller is looking to reverse the position.
Baller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reuben Benington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baller wants to clinch up but Benington keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baller is defended easily by Benington .
Baller doesn't manage to clinch there - Benington circles away.
Baller closes the distance and clinches up with Benington , looking for a takedown. Baller pushes Benington against the cage but Benington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benington at a distance.
Benington has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baller shoots in looking for a takedown but Benington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Baller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baller moves into the clinch successfully.
Baller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baller prevents the takedown attempt.
Benington can't get the takedown.
Baller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benington .
Baller tries to pull guard but Benington won't allow it.
Baller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benington .
Benington wants a takedown.
Baller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baller slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benington has had enough of the clinch but Baller keeps him there for the moment.
Benington wants to take the fight to the mat but Baller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benington fails to pull guard.
Benington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benington after a bit of a struggle.
Benington is trying to break free.
Benington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baller smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baller pressing his opponent against the cage.
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 Finn Baller.
I think Baller 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Baller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 4485 p4p, 6675 weight class) and Zarrazza Vinegard (ranked 548 p4p, 678 weight class). OJ Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zarrazza Vinegard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zarrazza Vinegard!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Vinegard throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OJ Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinegard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simpson back to the cage. Vinegard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like OJ Simpson has been cut.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinegard.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinegard's head.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinegard.
Simpson cracks Vinegard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vinegard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Vinegard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OJ Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson scores with a punch to the head.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson digs a good hook to Vinegard's body.
Simpson works Vinegard's body with a nice hook.
Vinegard tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Vinegard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson scores with a hook.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Vinegard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vinegard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson cracks Vinegard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Vinegard tries to clinch
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Vinegard misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinegard misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simpson lands a jab to the head.
Vinegard wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson cracks Vinegard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Vinegard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Vinegard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinegard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinegard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson 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.
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!
Vinegard walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Simpson avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinegard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Vinegard throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Simpson.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinegard. Vinegard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vinegard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Vinegard is rocked!
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson lands a jab to the nose.
Vinegard is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Vinegard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinegard seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinegard looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on OJ Simpson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Vinegard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Vinegard didn't see that one coming.
Vinegard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Vinegard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinegard on the ground.
Simpson wants to stand up but Vinegard is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1-2. Simpson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1-2. Simpson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vinegard.
Simpson tests Vinegard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinegard pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinegard blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Vinegard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson cracks Vinegard with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Simpson's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Vinegard shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Vinegard.
Vinegard walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vinegard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinegard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vinegard ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Simpson does it's job there.
Simpson thuds a left hand into Vinegard's body.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinegard wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Simpson.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Vinegard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinegard closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinegard has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson misses with a hook. Vinegard ducked under it nicely.
Vinegard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinegard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vinegard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Vinegard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Vinegard. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinegard can do to turn this around?
Vinegard is breathing heavily.
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!
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Vinegard staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Vinegard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Vinegard shakes it off.
Zarrazza Vinegard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinegard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vinegard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on OJ Simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinegard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson throws a jab when Vinegard was well out of range.
Vinegard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simpson.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Vinegard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through Vinegard's defenses.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson lands with an overhand left.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Vinegard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Vinegard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vinegard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinegard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinegard throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vinegard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson punishes Vinegard's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Simpson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simpson.
Vinegard is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinegard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Simpson - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Vinegard's head back.
Simpson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Vinegard can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Simpson and Vinegard drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Simpson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). OJ Simpson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Campbell (ranked 3260 p4p, 5308 weight class) and Benjamin Shields (ranked 420 p4p, 592 weight class). Khabib Campbell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Shields's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Shields!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields with a poor takedown
and Campbell counters with a nice right hand that sends Shields toppling to the canvas! Shields scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Campbell finish him?!
Shields is rocked!
It looks like Benjamin Shields has been cut.
Campbell fakes the body blow, causing Shields to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Shields goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Campbell!
Khabib Campbell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Logan Cox really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Eddie Huyarik was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liminha God (ranked 3409 p4p, 4755 weight class) and King Fraul (ranked 451 p4p, 577 weight class). King Fraul told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liminha God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Fraul!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraul scores with a head kick.
God takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fraul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
God on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fraul. Fraul obviously looking to wear him down.
God tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fraul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten God somewhat.
Fraul throws a head kick that misses.
Fraul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fraul swinging wildly here.
God has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fraul lands a head shot.
God shoots in but no luck this time.
Liminha God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
God shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liminha God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
God throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fraul tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. God is in Fraul's guard.
Fraul is wriggling around but God manages to pass to half guard.
God is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fraul is not content to let God control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God controlling the pace.
God is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fraul is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. God locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fraul is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liminha God!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barkeep Quark (ranked 3838 p4p, 5143 weight class) and Enzo Blue (ranked 473 p4p, 580 weight class). Barkeep Quark 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barkeep Quark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Blue!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quark drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quark jumps into guard, dragging Blue to the mat.
Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blue wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Quark working for submissions but it's allowed Blue to get to half guard.
Quark wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Quark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quark is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blue's back!
Blue wants to control his opponent's hands but Quark gets his hands free.
Quark tightening his grip on Blue, looking for the choke.
Quark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Blue is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barkeep Quark!
During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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