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Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Barbosa (ranked 24632 p4p, 24509 weight class) and Johnny Cipriani (ranked 591 p4p, 611 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Cipriani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cipriani is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barbosa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barbosa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barbosa manages to end up in side control.
Cipriani manages to get back to half guard.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipriani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cipriani controlling the position well.
Cipriani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cipriani.
Cipriani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa won't allow Cipriani to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Cipriani wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cipriani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa wanted to stand there but Cipriani had control of the position.
Barbosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cipriani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cipriani has escaped and now he's on top!
Cipriani stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
Barbosa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cipriani is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Cipriani defends easily.
Cipriani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cipriani'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Cipriani is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Cipriani's guard.
Cipriani uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa tries to stand but Cipriani is controlling from the bottom.
Cipriani pulls Barbosa in to control the position.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Cipriani is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Cipriani keeps moving.
Barbosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cipriani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa stays in close to Cipriani's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cipriani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cipriani gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Cipriani avoids it well and moves away.
Renato Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Cipriani down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cipriani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cipriani gets the takedown into side control.
Barbosa is trying to control Cipriani's posture but Cipriani avoids it.
Cipriani advances to mount.
Cipriani controlling from the full mount.
Cipriani tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Cipriani controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cipriani is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbosa frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cipriani dominating with strikes here.
Cipriani controlling the pace for now.
Cipriani is trying to control here but Barbosa has managed to regain half guard.
Barbosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Cipriani from advancing position.
Cipriani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cipriani blocks the strikes from Barbosa.
Cipriani stalling away here and it's allowed Barbosa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cipriani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cipriani throwing strikes but missing.
Cipriani stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cipriani, pushing him back against the cage.
Cipriani jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Cipriani around his waist. Cipriani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa jumps guard.
Cipriani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cipriani is aware though and is defending well.
Cipriani stands and steps away. Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cipriani is trying to defend but Barbosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barbosa is thwarting Cipriani's attempts to control the position.
Cipriani is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriani manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Cipriani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Cipriani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cipriani enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cipriani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cipriani pushes Barbosa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cipriani jumps guard and drags Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cipriani striking off his back but it's not causing Barbosa any problems.
Cipriani looking to control.
Cipriani looking for a sweep. Not yet Cipriani, not yet.
Cipriani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Barbosa trying to control but Cipriani is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cipriani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cipriani looking for a sweep. Not yet Cipriani, not yet.
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cipriani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbosa stands and steps away. Cipriani gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barbosa darts in and clinches Cipriani up against the cage.
Barbosa lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa successfully pulls guard.
Cipriani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Cipriani from controlling successfully.
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cipriani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cipriani controlling from the top position.
Renato Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cipriani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cipriani tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Cipriani drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cipriani is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Cipriani keeping control of the position.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cipriani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Barbosa.
I think Cipriani 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renato Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Fury (ranked 3411 p4p, 6084 weight class) and Ahmed El Shaarawy (ranked 402 p4p, 537 weight class). Tyson Fury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ahmed El Shaarawy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmed El Shaarawy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shaarawy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fury feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits El Shaarawys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Ahmed El Shaarawy has been cut.
Fury throws a monster overhand right that drops El Shaarawy! Fury follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Fury!
A relieved looking Tyson Fury thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Athanasios Agathangelou (ranked 5830 p4p, 24490 weight class) and Kyle Yike Ii (ranked 598 p4p, 640 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Athanasios Agathangelou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Yike Ii!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Agathangelou.
Agathangelou scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yike Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yike Ii lands a big head kick that sends Agathangelou tumbling to the mat! Yike Ii takes a step backwards and waves Agathangelou back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Athanasios Agathangelou has been cut.
Yike Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Yike Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yike Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agathangelou.
Agathangelou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yike Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Yike Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Agathangelou throws a head kick but Yike Ii moves out of range.
Agathangelou is looking to score with low kicks.
Yike Ii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Agathangelou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agathangelou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agathangelou slips a jab from Yike Ii.
Agathangelou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Agathangelou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agathangelou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yike Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yike Ii cracks Agathangelou with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yike Ii has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Agathangelou to stand back up!
 Agathangelou is rocked!
Agathangelou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agathangelou with a nice calf kick.
Agathangelou throws a lazy head kick
and Yike Ii counters with a huge left! Agathangelou is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yike Ii isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Agathangelou from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yike Ii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Yike Ii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soul Plan (ranked 6055 p4p, 24552 weight class) and Backy Izback (ranked 542 p4p, 597 weight class). Izback is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Without me. Backy Izback has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Plan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Backy Izback!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izback clinches.
Izback manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Izback creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plan's defenses.
Plan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Izback has clasped his hands together around Plan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Plan pushes Izback away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Izback gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Plan is trying to control Izback's posture but Izback avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Plan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Izback misses with the ground and pound.
Izback scores with a couple of short elbows.
Izback wants to control but Plan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izback controlling the position from side mount.
Izback scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izback moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Izback in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Izback happy to just control the position for now.
Plan is not content to let Izback control the position.
Plan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Izback is staying tight to Plan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Izback is looking to take a break and control but Plan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Izback is just content to waste time from the top position. Plan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Izback must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plan keeping moving, preventing Izback from controlling successfully.
Izback is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Izback wants to control from the top but Plan keeps moving.
Plan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Plan is pulling down on Izback's head to control his posture.
Izback content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izback sitting in guard here, content to control.
Izback lands a couple of elbows.
Plan controls Izback momentarily but Izback frees himself.
Izback throwing strikes from guard but Plan blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Izback working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Izback works over Plan with some ground and pound from guard.
Plan keeping moving, preventing Izback from controlling successfully.
Izback throws a big right hand that misses.
Izback throws a big elbow that misses.
Izback lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Plan can't keep his opponent in guard - Izback advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Izback looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izback seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Izback throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Izback prevents Plan from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Izback thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plan's head.
Izback lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Izback slips a nice elbow through Plan's hands, connecting with Plan's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Izback trying to control the action but Plan is working from the bottom.
Plan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Backy Izback dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Izback closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plan did well to prevent Izback getting side control.
Backy Izback has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Izback connects with a nice short shot to Plan's temple.
Izback wants to control but Plan is keeping him busy.
Izback throws a strike but Plan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Izback looking to sit in guard and control but Plan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Izback has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Plan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Izback.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Izback.
Plan takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izback scores with a shot to the side of Plan's head.
Izback stalling.
Plan blocks the elbow strike.
Izback throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Izback.
Izback cracks Plan with a nice body shot.
Izback slows down the pace here.
Plan takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Soul Plan has been cut.
Plan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Izback gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Izback lands with a short shot to the head.
Izback manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izback has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Izback lands an uppercut.
Plan is trying to break the clinch but Izback has him pressed against the cage.
Izback lands a nice elbow.
Izback displaying some good clinch control by pressing Plan up against the cage.
Izback misses with a knee strike.
Izback throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Izback struggles to land a body shot inside as Plan controls his hands.
Izback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Izback.
Plan avoids the elbow strike from Izback, against the cage.
Izback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Izback lands a shoulder strike.
Backy Izback seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Plan breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Plan is rocked!
Plan fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Izback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Plan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izback darts in looking for a takedown but Plan gets double underhooks and turns Izback into the cage.
Plan seems to have got his legs back now.
Soul Plan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Backy Izback.
Izback rushes Plan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izback shoots in and gets a takedown into Plan's guard.
Izback works over Plan with some ground and pound from guard.
Izback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Izback postures up and lands a big shot to Plan's brow.
Izback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Izback engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Izback throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izback lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izback throws a big elbow that misses.
Plan looking for a guillotine here but Izback defends easily.
Plan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Izback controls the pace.
Izback looking to pass the guard.
Izback content to stall in guard here.
Plan keeping full guard, as Izback tries to pass.
Plan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Backy Izback showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soul Plan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Izback looking to score a takedown here. Plan is defending well but Izback drives through and ends up in Plan's guard.
Izback trying to control but Plan is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Izback's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Izback content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Izback trying to control but Plan is working from the bottom.
Izback pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plan is keeping the position for now.
Plan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izback postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Izback's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plan being controlled here, momentarily.
Izback lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izback tries to free his leg and advance position but Plan is retaining full guard.
Izback content to stall in guard here.
Izback is looking to work some ground and pound but Plan has wrist control.
Izback connects with a couple of short punches.
Izback stopping the sweep attempt from Plan.
Izback postures up in Plan's guard and throws a big left but Plan blocks it.
Izback content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plan swats away the attempt to clinch by Izback.
Izback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plan takes an elbow to the temple.
Izback comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Izback pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izback gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plan gets underhooks to prevent Izback's takedown attempt.
Izback gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plan.
Izback lands an elbow just above Plan 's eye.
Izback lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Izback has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Izback controlling the position easily from mount.
Izback fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Izback looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan tries to hold on but Izback postures up.
A nice elbow there by Izback.
Izback wants to control the pace but Plan is squirming around nicely.
Izback unloading with bombs!
Izback content just to control the position here.
Plan is trying to escape the mount.
Izback scoring with strikes but Plan is staying in there.
Izback controlling from the full mount.
Plan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Backy Izback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izback controlling from mount.
Izback is continuing to stall.
Plan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Izback sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Izback the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Backy Izback comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Izback 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Backy Izback!
An out of breath Backy Izback thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 3731 p4p, 5565 weight class) and John Maze (ranked 435 p4p, 527 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by The Rain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Maze!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maze.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Maze. Maze gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maze is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maze is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Maze is working away.
Maze trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Diaz has hold of Maze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maze is trying to escape the mount.
Maze tries to improve his position but Diaz has taken his back! Diaz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Maze tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diaz pushes Maze away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Shepard (ranked 3517 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Matt Murdok (ranked 413 p4p, 457 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Murdok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murdok works over Shepard's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Murdok does no damage.
Shepard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shepard misses the shot to the body.
Shepard looks to land a left hand but Murdok moved out of range nicely.
Murdok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matt Murdok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Matt Murdok has been cut.
Murdok misses with a series of wild punches.
Murdok wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Murdok.
Shepard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murdok staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shepard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdok.
Murdok throws out a counter right but Shepard avoids it with no problem.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdok.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shepard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shepard thuds his right hand into Murdok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shepard with a hook.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdok dodges the punch combination from Shepard.
Murdok closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdok blocks a jab.
Shepard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shepard lands with a cross.
Murdok tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murdok misses with a two punch combination.
Shepard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard throws the left hand but Murdok avoids the punch easily.
Murdok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shepard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shepard lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdok's hands.
Murdok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shepard as he avoids it easily.
Shepard throws a hook but Murdok avoids it easily.
Murdok misses with a takedown attempt - Shepard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shepard attempts a counter takedown but Murdok avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdok throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Murdok slips a straight right by Shepard.
Shepard misses with a straight left.
Murdok misses with the combination.
Murdok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepard.
Some wild striking there from Shepard.
Shepard misses with a hook.
Murdok moves into the clinch.
Shepard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Shepard.
Shepard breaks the clinch.
Murdok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shepard.
Murdok is looking to clinch.
Shepard looks to land a right hand but Murdok moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard misses with a hook. Murdok ducked under it nicely.
Shepard scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Shepard.
Shepard tries to counter with a takedown but Murdok is quick to defend against it.
Shepard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murdok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murdok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shepard misses with a looping right.
Murdok throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shepard tests Murdok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shepard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdok is looking for the big counter here.
Murdok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard throws a hook but Murdok avoids it easily.
Murdok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shepard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shepard.
We've been informed that Murdok has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murdok is looking to stand up but Shepard isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdok is trying to control the position but Shepard postures up.
Shepard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Shepard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murdok slips a jab from Shepard.
Murdok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shepard finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdok's head.
Murdok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shepard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shepard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Shepard misses its intended target.
Shepard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdok.
The fighters circling - Shepard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murdok misses with the combination.
Shepard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murdok tries to clinch but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard throws a lazy right hand but Murdok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shepard misses the target.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdok throws a series of punches but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard looks to land a combination. Murdok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdok misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdok slips under a jab from Shepard.
Shepard cracks Murdok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Murdok.
Murdok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shepard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot by Shepard.
Murdok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shepard misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shepard checks a leg kick.
Murdok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepard but Shepard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duncan Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Murdok does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard drops Murdok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murdok looks back up at him and smiles so Shepard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Murdok is rocked!
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Murdok.
Murdok is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepard finish him?
Murdok is breathing heavily.
Shepard connects with a body shot.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepard lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murdok up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Shepard from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murdok's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Shepard!
A victorious Duncan Shepard 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 Niall Ferguson (ranked 1751 p4p, 2154 weight class) and Logan Paul (ranked 241 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Paul does no damage.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Paul is looking for the big counter here.
Ferguson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Logan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Paul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
A jab from Paul finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Paul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Paul walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson sends Paul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferguson is motioning to the referee to let Paul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Paul is rocked!
It looks like Logan Paul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Paul toppling to the canvas! Paul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Paul is aggressively charging in as Ferguson backs up avoiding any damage. Ferguson tosses out a jab and Paul runs right into it face first! Paul is out cold! Ferguson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Paul's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Campbell (ranked 2730 p4p, 3669 weight class) and Bo Hogan (ranked 339 p4p, 451 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bo Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan has Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Campbell scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Hogan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Hogan feints the counter takedown.
Campbell misses with a left hand
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hogan stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campbell's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan is looking for a kimura but Campbell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hogan to get the leverage.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Hogan sits in half guard.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogan is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hogan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan trying to mount his opponent but Campbell defends it.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
Hogan prevents Campbell from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Hogan stalling.
Hogan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campbell wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan passes to full mount!
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Campbell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hogan off and cradles Campbell's limp body as Hogan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bo Hogan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barkeep Quark (ranked 863 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Jack Hakansson (ranked 116 p4p, 371 weight class). Quark kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Train of Consequences. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barkeep Quark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hakansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hakansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hakansson missing with a left hand there. Quark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakansson sprawls and moves away.
Quark clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Quark - that landed with a thud.
Hakansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quark lands with a short shot to the head.
Hakansson tries to circle away but Quark has him pinned against the cage.
Quark has Hakansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hakansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hakansson breaks the clinch.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quark slips under a jab from Hakansson.
Hakansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakansson misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Quark there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson swinging wildly here.
Hakansson lands a two punch combo.
Hakansson looks to land a combination but Quark avoids it well.
Hakansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quark misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Hakansson misses.
Quark clinches with his opponent.
Hakansson tries to break the clinch but Quark is controlling the position.
Quark can't get the takedown.
Quark has Hakansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hakansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quark gets control of Hakansson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hakansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakansson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson wants to stand but Quark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hakansson wanted to stand there but Quark had control of the position.
Quark is trying to keep Hakansson in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hakansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quark is trying to keep Hakansson in close.
Quark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hakansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hakansson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Hakansson is keeping the position.
Quark trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Hakansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quark is controlling him.
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quark defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quark is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hakansson controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Hakansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakansson slips under a jab from Quark.
Hakansson slips a straight right by Quark.
Hakansson misses with a hook
and Quark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quark counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hakansson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quark.
Quark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quark moves in looking to clinch but Hakansson pushes him off.
Quark drives through and clinches with Hakansson against the cage.
Hakansson is trying to break free.
Quark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Quark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakansson to keep the fight standing.
Quark lands with a right to the head.
Hakansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hakansson working hard to break the clinch.
Quark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hakansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quark.
Hakansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quark is working for takedown but Hakansson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quark throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hakansson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark tries to throw a body punch but Hakansson avoids it by throwing Quark back against the cage.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakansson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hakansson is trying to force a seperation but Quark has the dominant position.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quark working aggressively here.
Quark misses with a punch on the inside.
Quark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hakansson is defending well.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark is controlling him.
Quark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hakansson tries to circle away but Quark has him pinned against the cage.
Hakansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Quark has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark is working for takedown but Hakansson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hakansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quark jumps guard.
Hakansson wanted to stand there but Quark had control of the position.
Hakansson trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quark is looking for a triangle here but Hakansson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakansson tries to get to his feet but Quark is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Hakansson in his guard.
Hakansson lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Hakansson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hakansson trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hakansson.
Quark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hakansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quark is pushing down on Hakansson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hakansson is fighting to maintain full guard but Quark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hakansson is trying to stand up here but Quark is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hakansson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark dominated that second round.
That's time! Quark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hakansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hakansson scores with a jab. Quark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that Quark avoids nicely.
Hakansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quark.
Quark throws a hook but Hakansson avoids it easily.
Hakansson throws a jab when Quark was well out of range.
Jack Hakansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quark defending well as Hakansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hakansson takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quark's head.
Quark instigates a clinch.
Quark scores with a shot to the side of Hakansson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quark pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quark has a closed guard, preventing Hakansson from standing up.
Quark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hakansson wants to stand but Quark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hakansson wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quark controls Hakansson momentarily but Hakansson frees himself.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark is trying to control the position but Hakansson postures up.
Hakansson wants to stand and escape but instead Quark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hakansson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Quark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quark is in close to Hakansson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quark landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Quark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hakansson is looking to stand up but Quark isn't so interested in that idea.
Hakansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quark is working Hakansson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hakansson's guard.
Hakansson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hakansson is just riding it out for now. Quark eventually gives up the hold.
Quark lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quark is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hakansson!
Hakansson wants to control but Quark is having none of it.
Quark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quark moves away from the strike by Hakansson.
Hakansson misses with a body shot.
Quark rushes Hakansson and presses him up against the cage.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quark.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark keeps control of Hakansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quark manages to pull guard.
Hakansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hakansson has managed to get both his arms back between Quark's legs - danger averted.
Hakansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quark is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quark is on top in guard.
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quark defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hakansson controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakansson keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakansson can do to turn this around?
Hakansson trying to control the position.
Quark with a nice head shot there.
Hakansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hakansson keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Hakansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there.
Quark advances to half guard.
Quark wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakansson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quark stops Hakansson from getting back to his feet.
Hakansson is looking to control Quark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakansson avoid being mounted?
Quark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Hakansson is defending well.
Hakansson looking for submissions off his back.
Quark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quark wants to take a breather but Hakansson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quark lands a nice short elbow.
Quark slips a nice elbow through Hakansson's hands, connecting with Hakansson's forehead.
Quark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakansson defends it well.
Quark trying to mount his opponent but Hakansson defends it.
Quark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quark wants to take a breather but Hakansson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark had his way with Jack Hakansson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hakansson throws a combination that misses
and Quark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakansson looks to land a right hand but Quark moved out of range.
Hakansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quark moves forwards but Hakansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hakansson throws a lazy right hand but Quark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quark clinches up with Hakansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hakansson is trying to push Quark away but Quark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barkeep Quark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hakansson has managed to get both his arms back between Quark's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hakansson's guard.
Quark 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.
Quark passes Hakansson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hakansson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Quark manages to pass to side control.
Hakansson is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet but Quark is dominant here and he's now got Hakansson's back!
Quark has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hakansson.
What can Hakansson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Quark gets his hands free as Hakansson looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hakansson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Quark lands shots from the back.
Can Hakansson hold on?! Quark is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hakansson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Quark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quark is landing with strikes. Hakansson can't take much more of this.
Quark is persistently looking for the submission but Hakansson is defending it well.
Quark gets his hands free as Hakansson looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is trying to get back to his feet but Quark has full control of the position and if anything, Hakansson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Quark is looking for a rear naked choke here but Hakansson reverses the position brilliantly into Quark's guard!
Hakansson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barkeep Quark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Quark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hakansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quark is proving hard to escape from.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
Quark is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hakansson has his hands clasped together but Quark extends and breaks Hakansson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Quark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark retains his welterweight title!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Harlan (ranked 1519 p4p, 5427 weight class) and Supa Plex (ranked 207 p4p, 545 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Harlan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Supa Plex!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plex tries to clinch up
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Supa Plex has been cut.
Harlan throws a looping overhand right but Plex ducks down to avoid it.
Plex tries to clinch up but Harlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Plex wants to clinch but Harlan slips to the side
and Harlan counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Harlan. Beautiful body shot.
Plex throws a combination that misses
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harlan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Plex takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Plex has his takedown stuffed
and Harlan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harlan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plex misses with a hook to the body
and Harlan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plex looks winded!
Harlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plex with the counter takedown but Harlan avoids it easily.
Plex misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Harlan to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Supa Plex's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlan cracks Plex with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harlan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Plex to stand back up!
Plex is rocked!
Plex glances at the clock... BAM! Harlan nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Plex crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Plex is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan retains his light heavyweight title!
Josiah Harlan 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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