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EMPIRE 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Zeppelin (ranked 6226 p4p, 3782 weight class) and Zimmer Zubov (ranked 632 p4p, 470 weight class). Zeppelin has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Zeppelin!
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, Zimmer Zubov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zubov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Zeppelin is breathing heavily.
Zubov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zeppelin can't fight it off and eventually Zubov manages to take the fight to the floor. Zeppelin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zubov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zubov is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeppelin has wrist control.
Zubov trying to control but Zeppelin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov stands up over Zeppelin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeppelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zubov throws a strike but Zeppelin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin preventing the sweep.
Zubov is looking to sweep but instead, Zeppelin has passed into half guard.
Zubov tries to get to full guard but Zeppelin has control of the leg.
Zubov trying to control but Zeppelin postures up.
Zubov is trying to stand.
Zubov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zeppelin wants to control but Zubov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zubov is looking for a sweep. Zeppelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zubov is looking to control Zeppelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zubov avoid being mounted?
Zubov moves into full guard.
Zubov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Zeppelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zubov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zubov wants to stand but Zeppelin is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zimmer Zubov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeppelin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zubov lands a nice hook to Zeppelin's body. Zeppelin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zubov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeppelin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeppelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zubov clinches with his opponent.
Zubov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zubov decides to pull guard.
Zubov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeppelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zubov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zeppelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeppelin tries to stand but Zubov is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin throwing strikes but missing.
Zubov wants to get back to his feet but Zeppelin passes into half guard.
Zubov tries to roll over but Zeppelin keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeppelin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zimmer Zubov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zubov closes the distance and pushes Zeppelin back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zubov.
Zubov struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeppelin controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zubov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zubov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zeppelin can't fight it off and eventually Zubov manages to take the fight to the floor. Zeppelin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zubov postures up and lands a big shot to Zeppelin's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov wants to control from the top but Zeppelin keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeppelin has momentary wrist control but Zubov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zubov drops back looking for a leg! Zeppelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zeppelin manages to kick Zubov off! Zubov jumps back into Zeppelin's guard.
Zubov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zeppelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zubov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zubov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zeppelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zubov is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zubov connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeppelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zubov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zubov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zubov landing with the ground and pound.
Zimmer Zubov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zubov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zeppelin has momentary wrist control but Zubov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zubov postures up and lands a big shot to Zeppelin's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeppelin, not yet.
Zubov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Zeppelin is rocked!
Zubov lands a couple of digs.
Oh Zeppelin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zubov with a nice head shot there.
Zubov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zeppelin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zimmer Zubov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovani Bianchi (ranked 5255 p4p, 5995 weight class) and Trip Mcgee (ranked 537 p4p, 590 weight class). Trip Mcgee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jovani Bianchi!
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, Trip Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi throws a hook to the side of Mcgee's head but Mcgee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bianchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bianchi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bianchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bianchi distracts Mcgee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bianchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bianchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi stops Mcgee from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi looking to pass the guard.
Bianchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgee has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcgee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bianchi cracks Mcgee with a solid left hand.
Mcgee looking to control.
Bianchi is pushing down on Mcgee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgee is fighting to maintain full guard but Bianchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcgee tries to get to full guard but Bianchi has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Mcgee is holding on to half guard well.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Bianchi keeps him under control.
Mcgee is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi drops an elbow to the side of Mcgee's head.
Bianchi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bianchi trying to control from half guard but Mcgee is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bianchi is thwarting Mcgee's attempts to control the position.
Bianchi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Bianchi keeps him under control.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bianchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Bianchi is looking to take a break and control but Mcgee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Mcgee's hands, connecting with Mcgee's forehead.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Bianchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bianchi working the head and body with strikes.
Bianchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bianchi connects with a nice short shot to Mcgee's temple.
Bianchi trying to pass the guard but Mcgee defending well.
Bianchi wants to take a breather but Mcgee is having none of it.
Bianchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bianchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bianchi is nestled in close to Mcgee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcgee wants to control but Bianchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi working over Mcgee with some ground and pound. Mcgee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bianchi trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcgee is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bianchi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi lands strikes from half guard.
Mcgee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bianchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovani Bianchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcgee slips under a jab from Bianchi.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bianchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bianchi throws a lazy right hand but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgee feints the counter takedown.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bianchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bianchi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bianchi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcgee some visible discomfort.
Bianchi grinds an elbow into Mcgee's temple.
Jovani Bianchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bianchi trying to control the position but Mcgee is working away.
Bianchi tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mcgee sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Mcgee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bianchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcgee!
Bianchi 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.
Bianchi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bianchi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bianchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bianchi breaks from Mcgee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcgee is looking to improve his position but Bianchi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bianchi tries to control but Mcgee wriggling away.
Bianchi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcgee hang on?
Bianchi lands a big shot there that rocks Mcgee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bianchi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee is in a horrible position here. Bianchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bianchi lands with some strikes.
Bianchi with a couple of short strikes.
Mcgee throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi lands a couple of good shots and Mcgee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Bianchi has Mcgee flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bianchi is hanging on to Mcgee's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgee wants to control his opponent's hands but Bianchi gets his hands free.
Bianchi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgee hold on?
Bianchi is punishing Mcgee with some ground and pound.
Bianchi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgee hold on?
Bianchi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgee hold on?
Bianchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgee can do to turn this around?
Bianchi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bianchi lands shots from the back.
Bianchi scores with strikes from the back.
Bianchi lands punches and elbows.
Bianchi lands punches and elbows.
Bianchi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mcgee could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bianchi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mcgee covers up after that shot from Bianchi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bianchi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mcgee could be in trouble here!
Mcgee grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bianchi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bianchi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bianchi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bianchi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Bianchi there.
Bianchi takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Bianchi jabs Mcgee right on the nose. Mcgee blinks but takes it well.
Bianchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bianchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bianchi drops an elbow to the side of Mcgee's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Mcgee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bianchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bianchi lands a nice short elbow.
Bianchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bianchi lands a nice short elbow.
Bianchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgee is looking to escape.
Bianchi working over Mcgee with some ground and pound. Mcgee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Mcgee's hands, connecting with Mcgee's forehead.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Bianchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovani Bianchi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee avoids it really well and circles away.
Bianchi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bianchi showed some decent athleticism there.
Bianchi thows a huge punch but Mcgee dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Bianchi keeps him under control.
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Bianchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgee gets full guard.
Mcgee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bianchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bianchi stands up over Mcgee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bianchi landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bianchi is controlling him.
Bianchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bianchi works over Mcgee with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bianchi stays in close to Mcgee's body and controls the position.
Bianchi postures up in Mcgee's guard and throws a big left but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bianchi landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bianchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Bianchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi landing with the ground and pound.
Bianchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bianchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bianchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Bianchi with a nice head shot there.
Bianchi postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgee's brow.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi cracks Mcgee with a solid left hand.
Bianchi with a nice head shot there.
Mcgee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcgee prevents Bianchi from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bianchi wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bianchi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trip Mcgee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovani Bianchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bianchi is trying to stand.
Bianchi 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovani Bianchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bianchi 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 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovani Bianchi!
An out of breath Jovani Bianchi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Manfla (ranked 4156 p4p, 6204 weight class) and Leo Parker (ranked 500 p4p, 629 weight class). Parker has chosen Only one - Yizzy 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 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 New York, Joao Manfla!
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, Leo Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Parker manages to pass to side control.
Manfla is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Manfla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker works his way into full mount!
Parker with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfla really wants to buck Parker off and get back to his feet.
Parker looking for a guillotine from mount but Manfla is having none of it.
Manfla manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Manfla, under a barage of strikes from Parker.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parker stops Manfla from getting back to his feet.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfla tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Manfla wants to get back to full guard.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Manfla as Parker shoots in.
Manfla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfla stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Manfla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Manfla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Parker.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Manfla counters by moving into the clinch.
Parker is trying to drag Manfla to the mat but Manfla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parker looks winded!
Knees to the body from Manfla.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfla lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manfla controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manfla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker has hold of Manfla's hands but Manfla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Joao Manfla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manfla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parker enables Manfla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leo Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker is trying to hold Manfla in close to prevent damage but Manfla has managed to pass into half guard.
Manfla stalling.
Parker is looking to control Manfla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla is controlling the pace.
Parker pushes Manfla off looking to stand but Manfla dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Manfla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Manfla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker looking to control but Manfla passes into half guard.
Manfla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker 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.
Manfla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manfla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker 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.
Nice strikes from Manfla there.
Manfla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manfla controlling the action here.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker wants to improve his position but Manfla is controlling well.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Manfla not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to control the action here but instead Manfla manages to pass to full mount!
Parker tries to lock up and control but Manfla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfla working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manfla content just to control the position here.
Parker wants to hold on but Manfla pushes him away.
Manfla looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manfla raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Manfla punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla dominated that second round.
That's time! Manfla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manfla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manfla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Manfla.
Manfla lands a takedown into guard.
Manfla trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker working a defensive guard but Manfla manages to pass into side control anyway.
Manfla lands an elbow.
Manfla working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manfla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manfla asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfla working the body and head with strikes.
Parker sneaks back into half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker wants to control but Manfla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Manfla seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Manfla working the head and body with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manfla is looking for a kimura here.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manfla is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Manfla.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leo Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Manfla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manfla is looking to advance position but Parker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manfla 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla!
Leo Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back in the gym and see what i need to work on'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 25185 p4p, 4715 weight class) and Mani Kolbeinsson (ranked 635 p4p, 514 weight class). Nakagome Kakuzo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mani Kolbeinsson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Kolbeinsson.
Kolbeinsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kakuzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolbeinsson moves away.
Kolbeinsson misses with a straight right.
Kolbeinsson throws a looping overhand right but Kakuzo ducks down to avoid it.
Kolbeinsson looks to land a left hand but Kakuzo moved out of range nicely.
Kakuzo looks for a takedown but Kolbeinsson sprawls well.
Kolbeinsson looks to land a left hand but Kakuzo moved out of range nicely.
Kolbeinsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakuzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolbeinsson.
Kolbeinsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakuzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakuzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolbeinsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kakuzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kolbeinsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kakuzo.
Kolbeinsson with a hook.
Kakuzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kakuzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakuzo darts in looking for a takedown but Kolbeinsson gets double underhooks and turns Kakuzo into the cage.
Kakuzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuzo keeps control of Kolbeinsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kakuzo misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kolbeinsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kolbeinsson tries to break free but Kakuzo pushes him back against the cage.
Kolbeinsson tries to break free but Kakuzo pushes him back against the cage.
Kakuzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kakuzo stalling in the clinch but Kolbeinsson improves position.
Kakuzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kolbeinsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kakuzo has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolbeinsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kolbeinsson breaks from the clinch.
Kolbeinsson sizes up Kakuzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mani Kolbeinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kolbeinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakuzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kakuzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolbeinsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolbeinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolbeinsson moves away from the strike by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kolbeinsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kakuzo misses its target.
Kakuzo takes a swing at Kolbeinsson's ribcage but misses.
Kolbeinsson misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolbeinsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kolbeinsson tries to break free but Kakuzo pushes him back against the cage.
Kolbeinsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolbeinsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kolbeinsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kolbeinsson.
Kolbeinsson is trying to break the clinch but Kakuzo is controlling him.
Kolbeinsson lands a right hand.
Kakuzo taking a breather.
Kolbeinsson slowing the pace effectively.
Kakuzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakuzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Kolbeinsson gets an underhook and turns Kakuzo into the cage.
Kolbeinsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakuzo backwards.
Kolbeinsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolbeinsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kakuzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolbeinsson.
Kakuzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Mani Kolbeinsson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolbeinsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 Kolbeinsson is rocked!
Kakuzo cracks Kolbeinsson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakagome Kakuzo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kody Dangerfield (ranked 4373 p4p, 3484 weight class) and Iwin Alot (ranked 380 p4p, 326 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kody Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwin Alot!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dangerfield after a bit of a struggle.
Alot is trying to pull guard but Dangerfield has him pressed against the cage.
Alot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dangerfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kody Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwin Alot.
Alot blocks an uppercut.
Alot trying to control the position but instead, Dangerfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alot into the cage.
Dangerfield misses with the head strike.
Alot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dangerfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Alot misses the target.
Alot fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield gets caught napping as Alot dives in and scores a takedown. Dangerfield manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alot wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
Dangerfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dangerfield tries to get out of the position.
Alot throwing strikes from guard but Dangerfield blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alot wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
Dangerfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alot defends well.
Alot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dangerfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alot has managed to get both his arms back between Dangerfield's legs - danger averted.
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.
Alot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alot forces his way into half guard.
Alot with the ground and pound but Dangerfield uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alot wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
Alot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dangerfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alot has Dangerfield in his guard.
Alot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dangerfield is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Alot is keeping the position.
Alot looking for a guillotine here but Dangerfield defends easily.
Alot trying to control the position.
Dangerfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dangerfield has managed to get both his arms back between Alot's legs - danger averted.
Dangerfield postures up.
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Alot is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dangerfield defends well.
Dangerfield looking to pass the guard.
Dangerfield pushes down on Alot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dangerfield is looking for a kimura but Alot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dangerfield to get the leverage.
Dangerfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alot is pressing down on Dangerfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dangerfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alot on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dangerfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alot keeping full guard, as Dangerfield tries to pass.
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 Kody Dangerfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown but Dangerfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alot tries to keep at a distance but Dangerfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield scores with a shot to the side of Alot's head.
Dangerfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alot backwards.
Alot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dangerfield to keep the fight standing.
Dangerfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alot backwards.
Alot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kody Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwin Alot.
Alot jumps guard but Dangerfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dangerfield lands a nice uppercut.
Dangerfield lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield has picked Alot up - he's going for a ride! Dangerfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dangerfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dangerfield's back!
Alot is cranking Dangerfield's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dangerfield! He's tightened the choke and Dangerfield is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iwin Alot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Riggs (ranked 3736 p4p, 5762 weight class) and Pepetinho Perez (ranked 340 p4p, 433 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Riggs!
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, Pepetinho Perez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez closes the distance but Riggs moves to the side
and Riggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riggs sizes up Perez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perez wants to clinch up but Riggs keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Riggs misses.
Perez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Riggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez misses with a body kick.
Riggs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riggs stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riggs.
Perez decides to pull guard.
Perez controlling the position.
Riggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez looking to control.
Riggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riggs'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.
Perez keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Riggs defends easily.
Perez trying to keep a closed guard but Riggs is proving a slippery customer.
Riggs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Perez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Perez won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Perez stands up and waves to Riggs to follow him.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riggs pinned against the cage. Riggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Clayton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepetinho Perez.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riggs counters with a three punch combo that has Perez backing up. Perez nods at Riggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Riggs pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Riggs.
Riggs working Perez over with knees to the body.
Riggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Riggs.
Riggs landing knees to the head.
Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggs as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Riggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perez shoots and misses
and Riggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez looks for the body kick but Riggs saw that one coming.
Riggs lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perez on the side of the head.
Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Riggs stops a takedown attempt from Perez.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
Perez avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perez pulls guard successfully.
Perez keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs wants to get up but he can't break Perez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Perez keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Riggs is stalling in the full guard.
Riggs tries to stand but Perez is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Riggs doesn't defend quickly enough and Perez has managed to lock this one up! Can Riggs escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Perez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pepetinho Perez!
Clayton Riggs spoke after the fight, saying 'I ain't got time for this shit'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Mason (ranked 4639 p4p, 5173 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 388 p4p, 411 weight class). Mason comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Polo 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.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polo pinned against the cage. Polo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Polo counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Polo sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Polo lands an overhand right.
Mason misses with a body punch
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Polo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason is rocked!
Mason is breathing heavily.
Polo lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mason head around and knocks him out cold! Polo hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuol Riak (ranked 4416 p4p, 4045 weight class) and Keto Kara (ranked 382 p4p, 363 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kuol Riak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keto Kara!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kara throws a push kick but Riak slaps the foot to one side.
Riak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kara defends it nicely.
Riak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riak forces his way into half guard.
Riak works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kara tries to buck Riak off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riak looking to control but Kara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kara wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Riak has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Kara taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak gave a mention to Bondi MMA in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego De Varant (ranked 3770 p4p, 4845 weight class) and Franklin Kelly (ranked 414 p4p, 491 weight class). Franklin Kelly will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego De Varant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franklin Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Varant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly connects with the punch.
Kelly 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.
De Varant leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Varant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Varant.
Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Varant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from De Varant. Those never looked like landing.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Varant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
De Varant fails with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
De Varant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but De Varant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from De Varant.
De Varant throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Varant rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Varant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Varant to the mat! De Varant manages to get full guard.
De Varant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly 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.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly won't allow De Varant to sweep him here.
De Varant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Varant holds on and takes a little breather.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Varant working a defensive guard here.
De Varant wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Varant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Varant looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily.
De Varant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Varant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
De Varant breaks from the clinch.
Diego De Varant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Varant closes the distance and clinches.
De Varant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Varant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diego De Varant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Kelly.
De Varant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but De Varant gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Varant's head.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. De Varant tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Varant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but De Varant gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
Kelly looks winded!
De Varant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Varant moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but De Varant has him pressed against the cage.
De Varant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly is trying to break free.
De Varant manages to break the clinch.
De Varant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
De Varant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly has a takedown stuffed.
Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Varant defends it nicely.
Kelly goes for a double leg but De Varant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Varant continues to drive forward.
De Varant closes the distance and clinches.
De Varant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but De Varant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego De Varant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Varant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Varant is in Kelly's guard.
Kelly wants to stand and escape but De Varant is having none of it.
De Varant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diego De Varant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly wants to stand but De Varant is controlling the position.
De Varant looking to pass the guard.
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
De Varant looking to pass the guard.
Kelly wants to stand but De Varant is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Varant tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
De Varant stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Varant trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Varant prevents Kelly from escaping the position.
Kelly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A lull in the action here.
De Varant trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
De Varant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Varant cracks Kelly with a big elbow.
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.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but De Varant drags him back down.
De Varant trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet here but De Varant is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kelly's back.
Kelly is trying to stand back up.
De Varant is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kelly is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Varant working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
De Varant is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kelly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but De Varant has full control of the position and if anything, Kelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Varant slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Varant looking for the choke from the back.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but De Varant has full control of the position and if anything, Kelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Varant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
De Varant is persistently looking for the submission but Kelly is defending it well.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but De Varant has full control of the position and if anything, Kelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Varant is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kelly is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Varant shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego De Varant dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kelly looks to throw the jab but De Varant is out of range.
De Varant misses with a wild combination.
Kelly dives in and grabs De Varant's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Varant pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from De Varant.
Kelly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Varant did well to prevent Kelly getting side control.
De Varant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kelly is on him like a limpet, forcing De Varant back against the cage.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
De Varant shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Varant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly throws out a counter right but De Varant avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by De Varant, which made it look bad.
De Varant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Varant throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego De Varant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Varant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Varant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
De Varant moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
De Varant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for De Varant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly tries to bum rush De Varant with a series of wild strikes but De Varant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly tries to work over De Varant's front leg with a kick but De Varant checks it.
De Varant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Varant tries to pull guard but Kelly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Varant has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but De Varant has him pressed against the cage.
De Varant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelly.
De Varant forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Franklin Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Varant tries for a takedown but Kelly manages to get underhooks.
Kelly has had enough of the clinch but De Varant keeps him there for the moment.
De Varant breaks the clinch.
De Varant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Varant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelly to the ground. De Varant is now in Kelly's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly wants to stand and escape but De Varant is having none of it.
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Varant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kelly working for a triangle but De Varant defends it easily.
De Varant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Varant is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but De Varant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly pushes De Varant off looking to stand but De Varant dives back in and keeps control.
De Varant works his way into side control.
De Varant stands up and we're back to a striking position.
De Varant throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Varant defends it nicely.
De Varant tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Varant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Varant is controlling him.
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
De Varant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelly is looking to stand up but De Varant isn't so interested in that idea.
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Varant defends it easily.
De Varant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Varant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diego De Varant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
De Varant controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego De Varant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Varant 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego De Varant!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 1883 p4p, 3119 weight class) and Miguel Santos (ranked 266 p4p, 408 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Ceremony. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Santos leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santos kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos manages to pull guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz has hold of Santos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Santos seems comfortable defending it but Diaz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Santos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Santos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Diaz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz 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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