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BB 57 - Capellio vs Bartz 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hatake Kakashi (ranked 2551 p4p, 22900 weight class) and Norris Chow (ranked 272 p4p, 537 weight class). Norris Chow 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hatake Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Chow.
Chow throws a head kick but Kakashi moves out of range.
Kakashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chow slips under a jab.
Chow thumps Kakashi with a low kick.
Chow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kakashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Chow's head.
Chow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kakashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kakashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Chow.
Chow looks for a takedown but Kakashi sprawls well.
Chow ducks under a wild hook from Kakashi.
A jab from Kakashi finds it's way through Chow's defenses.
Chow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Kakashi.
Kakashi scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow misses with a takedown attempt - Kakashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatake Kakashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norris Chow.
Chow slips a jab from Kakashi.
Chow tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Kakashi.
Chow slips under a jab from Kakashi.
Chow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chow fails with the takedown.
Kakashi with a jab.
Kakashi checks a low kick from Chow.
Kakashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kakashi looks to land a left hand but Chow moved out of range nicely.
Chow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakashi throws a hook to the side of Chow's head but Chow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakashi misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakashi blocks a head kick by Chow.
Chow connects with a looping right hand.
Kakashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body kick from Chow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
Kakashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chow is just out of range.
Chow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakashi throws out the jab.
Kakashi throws a hook to the side of Chow's head but Chow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakashi shoots in and bounces Chow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kakashi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kakashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi throwing strikes from guard but Chow blocks nicely.
Chow trying to keep a closed guard but Kakashi is proving a slippery customer.
Kakashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chow is keeping the position for now.
Kakashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kakashi defends well.
Chow working a defensive guard here.
Chow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kakashi won't allow Chow to get back to his feet.
Chow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chow controlling the position.
Chow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Kakashi.
That kick from Chow tenderised Kakashi's leg. Kakashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Chow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Kakashi.
Chow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakashi throws out the jab.
Chow lands a head kick!
Kakashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chow.
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 Hatake Kakashi will probably get the nod.
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.
Kakashi avoids the head kick by Chow.
Kakashi lands with a hook. Chow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kakashi loads up on a big right hand but Chow slips the punch.
Norris Chow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chow throws a head kick but Kakashi moves out of range.
Chow moves out of range as Kakashi strikes.
Chow throws a head kick that misses.
Chow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kakashi throws a hook but Chow avoids it easily.
Kakashi throws a lazy right hand but Chow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kakashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakashi.
Kakashi jabs Chow right on the nose. Chow blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Chow tenderised Kakashi's leg. Kakashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chow lands with a slapping head kick.
 Kakashi is rocked!
Hatake Kakashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Kakashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kakashi throws a hook but Chow avoids it easily.
Kakashi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kakashi.
Nice defenses there by Chow.
Kakashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Chow's guard.
Chow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kakashi trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakashi passes Chow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kakashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chow is trying to maintain the position but Kakashi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Chow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kakashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chow won't allow Kakashi to pass to mount.
Chow actively working from the bottom here.
Kakashi trying to control from half guard but Chow is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow tries to roll over but Kakashi keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi is keen to just control but Chow is a slippery customer.
Chow wants to get back to full guard.
Chow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kakashi jabs Chow right on the nose. Chow blinks but takes it well.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chow slips under a jab.
Chow closes the distance and clinches up with Kakashi, looking for a takedown. Chow pushes Kakashi against the cage but Kakashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kakashi is trying to defend but Chow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kakashi wants to control but Chow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kakashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kakashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kakashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kakashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chow throwing strikes from guard but Kakashi blocks nicely.
Chow postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hatake Kakashi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kakashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakashi throws out the jab.
Kakashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chow wants it to stay on the feet.
Chow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kakashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kakashi working for a triangle but Chow defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chow has managed to get both his arms back between Kakashi's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow pushes down on Kakashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Chow connects with a nice short shot to Kakashi's temple.
Kakashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chow.
Kakashi has hold of Chow's hands but Chow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kakashi's head.
Chow is pressing down on Kakashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakashi is holding on for now.
Chow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kakashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kakashi is trying to control but Chow passes into side control!
Chow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kakashi parries the strikes from Chow easily there. Chow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kakashi to escape.
Chow is trying to get an arm triangle but Kakashi is defending well.
Chow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kakashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kakashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chow manages to pass to mount!
Chow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kakashi working to try and regain half guard.
Chow unloading with bombs!
Chow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kakashi hang on?
Chow punching from mount but Kakashi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kakashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chow working the ground and pound effectively.
Chow tries to control but Kakashi wriggling away.
Norris Chow has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi wants to control but Chow is having none of it.
Hatake Kakashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chow lands a big elbow.
Kakashi wants to hold on but Chow pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Chow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Chow! Kakashi is hurt baaadly! Chow is firing away with more strikes - Kakashi is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norris Chow!
A victorious Norris Chow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chakrit Pratoomwong (ranked 2239 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Karl Karjalainen (ranked 281 p4p, 292 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrit Pratoomwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Pratoomwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karjalainen 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.
 It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Jab by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen slips a jab and a cross from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong swinging wildly here.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karjalainen.
Pratoomwong misses with a head kick.
Pratoomwong throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pratoomwong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pratoomwong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Karjalainen with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen tried to score with a low kick but Pratoomwong checks it.
Chakrit Pratoomwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pratoomwong throws a sloppy head kick
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pratoomwong! Karjalainen lets Pratoomwong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pratoomwong is rocked!
Pratoomwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Pratoomwong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pratoomwong is breathing heavily.
Karjalainen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Pratoomwong tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Karjalainen wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Longchain (ranked 1141 p4p, 1791 weight class) and Duncan Farquharson (ranked 165 p4p, 268 weight class). Farquharson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danny Vera - Roller Coaster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longchain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Longchain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longchain throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Farquharson misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longchain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longchain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longchain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
Longchain misses the jab.
Longchain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Longchain avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Longchain swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longchain circles away quickly and effectively.
Longchain looks for a takedown but Farquharson sprawls well.
Longchain throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longchain. Longchain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farquharson throws a good cross that connects.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farquharson connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson digs a good hook to Longchain's body.
Farquharson misses with a body shot.
Longchain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longchain looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Longchain shoots in and bounces Farquharson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Longchain throwing strikes but missing.
Farquharson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farquharson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longchain.
Longchain tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain lands a couple of elbows.
Longchain throwing strikes from guard but Farquharson blocks nicely.
Longchain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Longchain tries to pass.
Farquharson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Longchain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longchain is one step ahead there.
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.
Longchain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longchain won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Longchain 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longchain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longchain throwing strikes from guard but Farquharson blocks nicely.
Longchain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longchain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Farquharson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farquharson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Longchain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Farquharson does it's job there.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longchain manages to avoid it.
Longchain misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson unleashes a big counter combination but Longchain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Longchain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farquharson was covering up waiting for the punch and Longchain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Longchain controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain postures up.
Longchain drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Longchain seems to have locked his on tight now - Farquharson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Longchain, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jim Longchain!
Jim Longchain tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gul Dukat (ranked 913 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 131 p4p, 171 weight class). Dukat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guillotine (Swordz) . Noah Ortega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gul Dukat's 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 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukat shoots in and bounces Ortega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Dukat trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dukat managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega stays in close to Dukat's body and controls the position.
Dukat looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Dukat is keeping the position.
Dukat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega controlling from the top position.
Dukat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Dukat trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ortega trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega instigates a clinch.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Dukat.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dukat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dukat lands a nice uppercut.
Dukat misses with a punch to the body.
Dukat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dukat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ortega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dukat's brow.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dukat misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ortega.
Dukat jumps guard.
Dukat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortega passes Dukat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Dukat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukat sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukat manages to get to full guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dukat is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukat lands a couple of digs.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
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 Gul Dukat will probably get the nod.
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.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dukat but Dukat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dukat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Dukat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dukat continues to drive forward.
Dukat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortega sprawls and moves away.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Dukat moves away and avoids it.
Dukat throws a big counter combination but Ortega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Dukat lands.
Ortega dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gul Dukat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Dukat with a jab.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Noah Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Dukat.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Dukat gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Dukat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Dukat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ortega sprawls well initially but Dukat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dukat lands with a punch from half guard.
Dukat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dukat wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
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. Dukat connects with a nice short shot to Ortega's temple.
Dukat working Ortega over with strikes.
Dukat is nestled in close to Ortega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nice strikes from Dukat there.
Dukat drops an elbow to the side of Ortega's head.
Dukat winds up and cracks Ortega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Ortega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ortega.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Ortega is looking for a triangle here but Dukat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dukat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ortega down.
Dukat scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega is still trying to improve position.
Ortega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dukat trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dukat trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dukat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega gets full guard.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Dukat slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dukat escapes and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ortega regains half guard.
Ortega keeping control of the position.
Dukat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away.
Ortega has a hand on Dukat's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dukat takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dukat with shots to the head and body - Ortega looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dukat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dukat 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.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukat landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gul Dukat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dukat to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega tries to sprawl but Dukat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukat is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dukat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega!
Ortega is trying desperately to improve position.
Dukat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dukat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dukat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortega is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dukat lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dukat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dukat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Ortega is rocked!
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ortega is still in real trouble! Can Dukat finish him?
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.
Dukat controlling the position easily from mount.
Ortega regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dukat works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Dukat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukat distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukat trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Dukat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dukat distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is adopting a defensive guard.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Dukat slips an elbow through the middle.
Dukat trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega striking off his back but it's not causing Dukat any problems.
Dukat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortega managing to control the position.
Gul Dukat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Dukat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortega controls Dukat momentarily but Dukat frees himself.
Dukat trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dukat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Dukat is proving a slippery customer.
Noah Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dukat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortega has his foot on Dukat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dukat works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukat controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dukat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat wins by unanimous decision!
Gul Dukat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 845 p4p, 1293 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 99 p4p, 150 weight class). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
It looked like Ferkingstad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendoza misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendoza's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Ferkingstad misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferkingstad won't be happy with that.
Ferkingstad is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
Ferkingstad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendoza laying and praying for a moment but Ferkingstad takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mendoza seems to be working for a kimura but Ferkingstad defends the submission attempt.
Mendoza is working for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Mendoza lands strikes from half guard.
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferkingstad is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold.
Ferkingstad taking some punishment here, with Mendoza in his half guard.
Ferkingstad is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferkingstad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferkingstad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferkingstad controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferkingstad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferkingstad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferkingstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.
Ferkingstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferkingstad trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Mendoza - just one landing.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick, looking for Mendoza's leg but Mendoza calmly moves out of range.
Mendoza moves out of range as Ferkingstad throws a body kick.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferkingstad connects with a looping right hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferkingstad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferkingstad taking a breather.
Ferkingstad gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ferkingstad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mendoza's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mendoza's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to stall.
Ferkingstad leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza slows down the pace here.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Ferkingstad has the dominant position.
Ferkingstad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferkingstad stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
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.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferkingstad fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendoza in the body.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferkingstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendoza. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Ferkingstad didn't expect that.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard.
Ferkingstad is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendoza in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferkingstad is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferkingstad avoid being mounted?
Mendoza trying to mount his opponent but Ferkingstad defends it.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Mendoza lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendoza moves into full mount! Ferkingstad won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendoza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendoza breaks from Ferkingstad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ferkingstad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendoza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferkingstad regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain the position but Mendoza is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ferkingstad cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferkingstad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mendoza tries to move into range but Ferkingstad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza walks into a jab.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Mendoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferkingstad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Ferkingstad shows good takedown defense.
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!
Ferkingstad lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferkingstad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad clinches with his opponent.
Ferkingstad is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferkingstad stalling in the clinch.
Ferkingstad pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza throws out a counter right but Ferkingstad avoids it with no problem.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through Ferkingstad's defenses.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Mendoza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferkingstad throws out a powerful jab.
Mendoza checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendoza working away.
Mendoza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferkingstad is avoiding damage well.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ferkingstad is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
Mendoza cracks Ferkingstad with a big elbow.
Ferkingstad is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
The strikes coming from Mendoza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working.
Ferkingstad gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ferkingstad to regain full guard.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferkingstad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferkingstad keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luiz Mendoza.
I've got Mendoza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Luiz Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 489 p4p, 1356 weight class) and Kiso Kisei (ranked 75 p4p, 178 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kiso Kisei!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse scores with a jab. Kisei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cisse throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cisse throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cisse misses its intended target.
Cisse misses with a looping left.
Kisei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Cisse sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Cisse avoids it this time.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cisse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kisei digs a good hook to Cisse's body.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Cisse's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cisse staying out of range there.
Kisei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisse misses the jab.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Cisse missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cisse throws out the jab.
Kisei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei feints a jab promting Cisse to slip. Kisei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cisse slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei lands with an overhand left.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Cisse throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
Kisei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kisei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kisei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kisei swings for the body but Cisse moves out of range.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Cisse.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.
Cisse sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Cisse avoids it this time.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Cisse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cisse lands a nice shot that snaps Kisei's head back.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Cisse moved out of range.
Cisse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cisse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cisse throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei connects with a right hand. Cisse shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Cisse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cisse.
Kisei scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei lands a head shot.
Cisse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cisse throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kisei.
Cisse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cisse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
A big right from Cisse misses.
Cisse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Kisei coming out on top.
Kisei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cisse has time to react.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Cisse misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Kisei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cisse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kisei slips a jab from Cisse.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by Cisse and move into the clinch position.
Cisse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cisse throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Cisse connects with a body shot that sends Kisei's belly button to the back.
Kisei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kisei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cisse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Cisse.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Cisse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cisse lands a jab to the head.
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!
Cisse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei slips a straight right by Cisse.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Cisse pushes him away.
Kisei slips a straight right by Cisse.
Cisse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cisse manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei slips under a jab.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cisse staying out of range there.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cisse moves away.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Cisse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cisse throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
Cisse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Kisei lands a lovely overhand right.
Cisse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kisei on the side of the head.
Cisse slips a jab from Kisei.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cisse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cisse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
An attempted straight right counter from Cisse misses the target.
Cisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cisse moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kisei tests Cisse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cisse scores with a shot to the body.
Kisei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Cisse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cisse slips a jab from Kisei.
Kisei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisei throws a hook but Cisse avoids it easily.
Kisei moves forwards but Cisse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cisse looks to land a right hand but Kisei moved out of range.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kisei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cisse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Cisse lands a jab to the nose.
Cisse throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cisse's sensitive parts.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Cisse is out of range.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Cisse misses.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cisse tests Kisei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Cisse is just out of range.
Kisei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Cisse connects with a body shot that sends Kisei's belly button to the back.
Kisei moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
Cisse looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Kisei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cisse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei digs a good body shot into Cisse's ribs.
Kisei slips a jab from Cisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cisse.
Nice uppercut lands for Kisei. That snapped Cisse's head back.
Cisse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cisse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
Cisse lands with a nice body punch.
Kisei throws a body punch but Cisse moves out of range.
Kisei dips to his left and cracks Cisse with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cisse.
Cisse avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Cisse is out of range.
Cisse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Nice body punch from Cisse.
Cisse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Cisse.
A telegraphed right hand from Cisse misses the target.
Kisei throws a jab when Cisse was well out of range.
Kisei swings for the body but Cisse moves out of range.
Kisei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cisse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Cisse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei digs a good hook to Cisse's body.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei works Cisse's body with a nice hook.
Cisse slips a straight right by Kisei.
Cisse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cisse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
A jab lands there for Cisse.
Cisse defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Cisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Kisei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Cisse as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Cisse is out of range.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Cisse throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cisse was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cisse moves away.
Cisse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cisse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Cisse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Kisei misses with a few strikes there.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Kisei coming out on top.
Cisse connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei misses with a few strikes there.
Cisse throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Kisei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kisei moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Cisse misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Cisse counters with a straight right hand.
Kisei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cisse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiseis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kisei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cisse cracks Kisei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kisei is rocked!
Cisse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei is still on wobbly legs! Can Cisse finish him?
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Kisei seems to have recovered his senses.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Cisse.
Cisse throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
Kisei moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Kisei connects with a body shot that sends Cisse's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
Cisse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cisse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kisei finds it's way round the side to connect with Cisse's head.
Cisse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei misses with a shot to the body
and Cisse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
Kisei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kisei lands with a cross.
Kisei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kisei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei slips under a jab.
Cisse moves out of range of the leg kick from Kisei.
Cisse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Kisei swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei slips under a jab.
Cisse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kisei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cisse defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kisei lands a jab.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisei is just out of range.
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!
Cisse takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Kisei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei cracks a nice hook into Cisse's ribs.
Kisei moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
Cisse misses with a looping left.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
Cisse missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cisse slips a jab from Kisei.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cisse was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Cisse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kisei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei slips under a jab from Cisse.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
A low kick from Kisei misses
and Cisse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kisei thinking.
Kisei lands a jab.
Kisei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ousmane Cisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cisse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Kisei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cisse doesn't seem bothered though.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.
Cisse misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kisei cracks Cisse with an open hand slap.
Cisse connects with a crisp jab.
Cisse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kisei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kisei with a jab.
Cisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cisse defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kisei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but Cisse blocks it.
Kisei slips a straight right by Cisse.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Cisse ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kisei moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cisse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei slips a jab from Cisse.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cisse.
Kisei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cisse misses with a looping left.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Cisse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei takes one to the chin there.
Cisse misses with a hook
letting Kisei counter with a right hand.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kisei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cisse looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Cisse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Cisse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cisse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kiso Kisei.
Well Kisei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei wins by unanimous decision!
Kiso Kisei very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 457 p4p, 710 weight class) and Quintus Dias (ranked 71 p4p, 118 weight class). Nakagawa comes into the arena with Koto - CloZee blaring out of the sound system. Dias has chosen No More Hot Dogs as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias walks into a stiff left hand from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Dias does no damage.
Nakagawa scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa misses with a straight left.
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakagawa is looking to advance position but Dias won't allow it.
Dias is looking to escape.
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dias is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Dias told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias is looking to control Nakagawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dias avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard.
Dias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dias is looking to escape.
Dias is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Dias is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dias leaves Nakagawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias walks into a straight right hand from Nakagawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Dias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Dias releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias leaves Nakagawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakagawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakagawa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa connects with a looping right hand.
Nakagawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dias counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakagawa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Quintus Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Dias misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Dias only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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 Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dias 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 Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dias.
Nakagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakagawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakagawa tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa blocks the elbow strike.
Nakagawa working aggressively here.
Dias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias scores with a shot to the side of Nakagawa's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dias.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakagawa's defenses.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dias after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Nakagawa as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Nakagawa.
Dias misses with some punches.
Dias gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakagawa's brow.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa pushes Dias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
Dias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakagawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa lands a right hand.
Nakagawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quintus Dias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakagawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dias pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Dias as Nakagawa shoots in.
Nakagawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the head.
Dias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias misses with a looping right.
Dias has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dias there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands with a right hand.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa defending well as Dias loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Dias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quintus Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dias drops Nakagawa with a beautiful combination! Nakagawa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dias is looking for the KO!
Nakagawa is rocked!
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!
Nakagawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakagawa throws a body punch but Dias moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Dias only half commits.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up
and Dias counters with a straight right hand.
Nakagawa has his takedown stuffed
and Dias counters with a right hand to the body.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakagawa controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Dias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Dias misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakagawa blocks the leg kick.
As Dias tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Dias manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias looks to land a combination but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the head.
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Dias appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa fails to land the takedown.
Dias pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range and Dias settles back down.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dias finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakagawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias blocks an uppercut.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands an elbow inside that Nakagawa shrugs off.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Dias.
Nakagawa dodges an elbow strike from Dias.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dias's elbow.
Dias lands an elbow inside that Nakagawa shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dias or not.
Nakagawa avoids the elbow strike from Dias, against the cage.
Nakagawa is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dias lands a shot to the body.
Dias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa avoids the elbow strike from Dias, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nakagawa.
Dias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakagawa's defenses.
Nakagawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakagawa successfully pulls guard.
Dias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakagawa's guard.
Dias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nakagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Dias counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Dias is having none of it.
Nakagawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Dias avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias moves away.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Quintus Dias!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Quintus Dias!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Quintus Dias took to the microphone: 'Where’s your 58.33% submission rate now, playboy?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walad Anubis (ranked 189 p4p, 279 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 35 p4p, 47 weight class). Anubis comes to the cage accompanied by Hideaway. McWrestler has chosen Lil Baby - On Me as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis throws a leg kick which misses McWrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as McWrestler tries to avoid it.
McWrestler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anubis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anubis throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
Jab from Anubis.
McWrestler throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.
Anubis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McWrestler fails to land with a series of punches.
Anubis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler misses with a straight left.
A jab from Anubis does it's job there.
Anubis looks to throw a body kick
and McWrestler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anubis pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anubis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWrestler cracks Anubis with a solid left hand.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Anubis is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Anubis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab lands there for McWrestler.
Anubis misses with a kick to the body.
McWrestler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
McWrestler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Anubis connects with a right hand. McWrestler shakes it off.
Anubis misses with a left hand
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Anubis is looking to slow McWrestler down with leg kicks.
Anubis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anubis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler sizes up Anubis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anubis misses with a left hand
letting McWrestler counter with a right hand.
McWrestler connects with a single shot there.
McWrestler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anubis throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWrestler takes one on the button.
Anubis throws a sloppy head kick and McWrestler moves out of range easily.
McWrestler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler moves out of range as Anubis strikes.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anubis's hands.
Anubis looks to land a body kick but McWrestler moved away.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
McWrestler sizes up Anubis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler with a jab.
McWrestler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anubis lands a nice hook to McWrestler's body. McWrestler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Anubis misses.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler with the counter takedown but Anubis avoids it easily.
Anubis throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McWrestler walks into a stiff left hand from Anubis.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
Jab, jab by Anubis - just one landing.
Anubis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
Anubis takes one to the chin there.
Anubis takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler stuns Anubis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
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.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Anubis moved out of range.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
Nice jab there from McWrestler.
Anubis blocks a jab.
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McWrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McWrestler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
McWrestler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Anubis swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Anubis throws a hook but McWrestler avoids it easily.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWrestler moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWrestler.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Anubis knows he should have avoided that one.
McWrestler scores with a body shot.
Anubis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McWrestler lunges at Anubis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anubis's hand.
Jab, jab by McWrestler - just one landing.
Anubis is rocked!
McWrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anubis's hands.
Oh Anubis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anubis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McWrestler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Anubis throws a good cross that connects.
McWrestler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anubis falls off balance throwing a combination
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Anubis misses the target.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anubis throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
McWrestler misses with a low kick.
Anubis seems to have got his legs back now.
McWrestler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anubis counters with an outside leg kick.
Anubis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Anubis.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
Anubis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McWrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anubis.
McWrestler swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
McWrestler clobbers Anubis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
McWrestler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
Anubis misses with a looping left.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler thuds a left hand into Anubis's body.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler throws out a powerful jab.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Anubis scores with a jab to the body.
Anubis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anubis blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler 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.
McWrestler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis blocks a jab.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anubis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Anubis misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anubis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Anubis throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anubis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWrestler.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
It appears Anubis was looking to counter with a kick there.
McWrestler scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Anubis misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler 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!
Anubis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McWrestler cracks Anubis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anubis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Anubis misses.
McWrestler throws a leg kick that misses.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
McWrestler misses with a straight left.
Anubis lands a nice hook to McWrestler's body. McWrestler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Anubis throws out a loose jab but McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McWrestler. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anubis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McWrestler.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
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!
McWrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anubis doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
Anubis slips under a jab.
McWrestler lands with a hook. Anubis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anubis counters with a two punch combo.
Anubis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McWrestler to score with a decent uppercut.
Anubis misses the jab.
Anubis moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Anubis moved out of range.
Anubis misses with the combination.
Anubis swinging wildly here.
Walad Anubis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a quick inside leg kick.
McWrestler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Anubis scores with a jab.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Anubis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
McWrestler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anubis.
A punch lands to the side of McWrestler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anubis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McWrestler avoids a kick to the body.
Anubis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McWrestler momentarily.
McWrestler is rocked!
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Anubis finish him?
Anubis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anubis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McWrestler momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler works the jab nicely.
Anubis throws a body kick that misses
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McWrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McWrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Anubis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McWrestler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
McWrestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Anubis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWrestler.
Anubis trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler wants to control but Anubis is keeping him busy.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
McWrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anubis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McWrestler.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Anubis has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McWrestler is in close to Anubis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler trying to control but Anubis is working from the bottom.
McWrestler forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dude McWrestler.
Well McWrestler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Dude McWrestler!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Dude McWrestler!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler wins by unanimous decision!
Dude McWrestler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 356 p4p, 405 weight class) and Marco Paris (ranked 54 p4p, 60 weight class). Obaminator kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Barack Obaminator 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Paris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator throws a hook but Paris avoids it easily.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paris at a distance.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Obaminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Obaminator backs off Paris throws a huge counter combo but Obaminator manages to avoid it all.
Paris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paris 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.
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obaminator works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paris manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris controls Obaminator momentarily but Obaminator frees himself.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obaminator trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obaminator stands and throws Paris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obaminator wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paris, who protects the arm well.
Paris tries to bench press Obaminator off him but Obaminator keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obaminator trying to control the action but Paris is working from the bottom.
Paris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Obaminator is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Paris is controlling an arm, preventing Obaminator from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Paris is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paris has given up his back here. Will Obaminator look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Obaminator goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Paris escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Obaminator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obaminator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obaminator is looking to improve his position.
Obaminator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obaminator.
Obaminator trying to keep a closed guard but Paris is proving a slippery customer.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Obaminator's brow.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
Paris trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
Paris looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
That's time! Obaminator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obaminator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obaminator.
Paris slips under a jab.
Paris drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obaminator lands a jab to the head.
Paris tries to clinch up but Obaminator circles away and keeps his distance.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Paris scores with a shot to the body.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses.
And Paris tries to counter it with a takedown but Obaminator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Paris.
Paris throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator misses with a straight left.
Paris wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris moves out of range as Obaminator throws a body kick.
Paris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Paris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paris staying out of range there.
Obaminator lands a leg kick that knocks Paris off balance momentarily.
Obaminator slips under a jab from Paris.
Paris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paris.
A little jabbing left from Paris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator throws a leg kick but Paris moved away.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a leg kick but Paris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paris throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paris can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator lunges at Paris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paris's hand.
Paris throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paris clinches.
Obaminator wants to get back to striking at distance but Paris won't allow it.
Paris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Paris has a couple of punches blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Paris's shoulder, as Paris tries to avoid the shot.
Paris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Paris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris gets the takedown into side control.
Paris scoring with punches and elbows.
Paris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Obaminator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Obaminator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paris lands some shots froms side control.
Paris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obaminator has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Obaminator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paris slips a nice elbow through Obaminator's hands, connecting with Obaminator's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paris is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Obaminator reverses the position - he's now on top in Paris's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Paris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Paris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Paris moved out of range nicely.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Paris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paris darts in trying to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Obaminator. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obaminator.
A punch lands to the side of Obaminator 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obaminator defends well and Paris ends up having to push Obaminator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Paris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paris checks a low kick from Obaminator.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator throws a jab when Paris was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown but Obaminator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paris connects with a right hand. Obaminator shakes it off.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paris fails to land the takedown.
Barack Obaminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Paris.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Paris moved out of range.
Paris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paris.
Obaminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Paris misses with a body shot
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paris goes for a double leg but Obaminator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obaminator continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paris.
Paris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obaminator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Paris's front leg but catches the back leg as Paris tries to avoid it.
Paris goes for a double leg but Obaminator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obaminator continues to drive forward.
Obaminator stuns Paris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Paris.
Paris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obaminator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator scores with a body shot.
Paris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
Obaminator stuffs the takedown.
Obaminator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paris tries to clinch there but Obaminator circles away.
Paris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paris slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Paris checks a leg kick.
Marco Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obaminator misses with a hook. Paris ducked under it nicely.
Paris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obaminator throws a low kick, looking for Paris's leg but Paris calmly moves out of range.
Obaminator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Obaminator.
Obaminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Obaminator thuds a left hand into Paris's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris thuds a left hand into Obaminator's body.
Obaminator throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obaminator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paris on the side of the head.
Paris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obaminator avoids it really well and circles away.
Paris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obaminator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paris drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obaminator cracks Paris with an open hand slap.
Donk. Obaminator catches Paris right on the button with a cross.
Paris checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obaminator 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator wins by unanimous decision!
Barack Obaminator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Capellio (ranked 79 p4p, 271 weight class) and Chad Bartz (ranked 15 p4p, 42 weight class). Chad Bartz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabiano Capellio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capellio slips a straight right by Bartz.
Bartz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capellio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bartz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capellio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Capellio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Capellio ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz 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.
Bartz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bartz clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Capellio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Capellio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Capellio tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Capellios head.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bartz as the two fighters clinch.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capellio prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capellio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Capellio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Capellio lands with a light punch inside.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Bartz misses
and Capellio counters with a head kick that drops Bartz to the mat! Bartz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bartz thows a leg kick but Capellio checks it
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartz 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 Capellio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Capellio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Capellio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bartz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bartz moves out of range of the body kick.
Bartz throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Bartz. Beautiful body shot.
Bartz is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Capellio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's front leg with a kick but Capellio checks it.
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 Fabiano Capellio 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.
Bartz slips a straight right by Capellio.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Capellio counters with a good, hard body kick but Bartz shrugs it off.
Capellio checks the leg kick.
Capellio throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
Capellio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capellio throws a series of punches but Bartz avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz looks to land a right hand but Capellio moved out of range.
Bartz lands a jab to the nose.
Capellio has managed to clinch.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Bartz lands a body punch.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Fabiano Capellio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz pushes Capellio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Capellio presses Bartz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Capellio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Bartz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz moves into range and clinches up with Capellio.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capellio gets through Bartz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Capellio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Bartz is breathing heavily.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Capellio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Capellio.
Capellio tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capellio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Capellio.
Capellio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Capellio.
Capellio works on Bartz's body with a couple of short punches.
Capellio lands an uppercut.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio lands a shoulder strike.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Capellio.
A nice left hand lands by Capellio.
Capellio cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio lands with a right to the head.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Capellio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Capellio.
Capellio tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Capellio dominated that second round.
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.
Capellio moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz scores with a nice strike.
Bartz jabs Capellio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capellio moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Capellio throws a counter high kick but Bartz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Capellio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Bartz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Capellio in his tracks.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capellio drives through and clinches with Bartz against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capellio throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Capellio.
Bartz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Capellio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Capellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
A short right from Capellio.
Bartz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Capellio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio lands a left hand.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Capellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
A right hand to the body from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Capellio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Capellio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capellio lands with a left to the head.
Bartz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio lands an uppercut.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capellio lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Capellio.
Capellio can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Capellio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capellio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Capellio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Capellio clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartz.
Capellio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz instigates a clinch.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Bartz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
A short left from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Capellio.
Bartz working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio lands with a right to the head.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Capellio lands a nice uppercut.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Capellio.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio scores with a hook to the body.
Capellio tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Capellio.
Bartz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capellio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capellio tries to land a front kick but Bartz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Capellio lands with a hook. Bartz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz misses with a body punch
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartz is rocked!
Capellio lands a brutal head kick. Bartz looks out on his feet and Capellio throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio retains his light heavyweight title!
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