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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shionne Klimothi (ranked 5186 p4p, 4749 weight class) and Petrie Belfry (ranked 543 p4p, 526 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shionne Klimothi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petrie Belfry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimothi shoots in for a double leg but Belfry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belfry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belfry misses with a straight left.
Klimothi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belfry stuffs the takedown.
Klimothi closes the distance and clinches up with Belfry, looking for a takedown. Klimothi pushes Belfry against the cage but Belfry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shionne Klimothi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Klimothi does no damage.
Klimothi moves forwards but Belfry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klimothi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belfry to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like Shionne Klimothi has been cut.
A jab from Belfry misses.
Belfry fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Klimothi square on the jaw! Damn, Klimothi is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petrie Belfry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 4688 p4p, 3763 weight class) and Trey Daniel (ranked 511 p4p, 452 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel looks to land a combination. Python sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Python connects with a leg kick.
Python is looking to slow Daniel down with leg kicks.
Daniel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python counters with a three punch combo that has Daniel backing up. Daniel nods at Python to acknowledge the strikes.
Donk. Python catches Daniel right on the button with a cross.
Python's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daniel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Python scrambles back to his feet.
Daniel stalks Python and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Python's face. Python staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Daniel. Those never looked like landing.
Daniel throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Daniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Python moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Python lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniel's sensitive parts.
Python tries to clinch up but Daniel circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Python moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daniel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Python dodges the punch combination from Daniel.
Python lands a nice shot that snaps Daniel's head back.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Daniel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniel throws a big shot that misses.
Python appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
It looked like Python wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daniel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Python counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniel stalks Python and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Python's face. Python staggers backwards, shaken.
Daniel misses with the combination.
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!
Daniel looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Python went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniel throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
Daniel looks winded!
Python throws a combination that misses
and Daniel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Python jabs at Daniel's body.
Daniel walks into a straight right hand from Python.
Python is looking to clinch but Daniel is avoiding it.
Python scores with the left hand. Daniel knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniel throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
Daniel tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniel throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Python misses with a body shot.
Daniel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python closes the distance and clinches.
Python breaks the clinch.
Python fails in his attempt to clinch.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniel.
Daniel tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Python's hands.
Daniel looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Python lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trey Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Python.
Daniel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python jabs at Daniel's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daniel fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Python.
Daniel works over Python's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniel swinging wildly here.
Python throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Python misses with a body shot.
Daniel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daniel there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Python.
Python fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniel.
The crowd cheers as Daniel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Python doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trey Daniel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniel misses with a double jab
and Daniel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Python fails in his attempt to clinch.
Python has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice jab there from Daniel.
Python tries to bum rush Daniel with a series of wild strikes but Daniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel is looking for the big counter here.
Daniel lands with a cross.
Daniel throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Daniel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel misses with a hook
and Python counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daniel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python counters with an outside leg kick.
Python lands the left hand.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python digs a good hook to Daniel's body.
Daniel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daniel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniel.
Daniel lands with a straight right. Python didn't see that one coming.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Daniel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Daniel.
Daniel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Python jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Daniel misses with a wild combination.
Daniel looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Python!
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniel.
Daniel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daniel misses with a double jab
and Python counters with a body kick that stops Daniel in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Python drives through and clinches with Daniel against the cage.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniel misses with a left hand
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniel misses the jab.
Python moves in looking to clinch but Daniel pushes him off.
Daniel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daniel defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Python tries to clinch up but Daniel circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Daniel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daniel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daniel misses with the combination.
Python half committed to a counter leg kick.
Daniel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Python coming out on top.
Python fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Daniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Python on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daniel throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Python throws a lazy right hand but Daniel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
Daniel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Python moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniel throws a nice looking combination but Python bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python feints and then cracks Daniel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniel down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel misses with a combination
and Python counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniel's knee momentarily.
Python throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry Python is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him.
Python swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Python fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniel.
Daniel throws a combination that misses
and Python counters with a body kick that stops Daniel in his tracks momentarily.
Python wants to clinch up but Daniel keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Python.
Daniel throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Python lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Python.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniel misses with a two punch combination.
And Python counters with a quick kick to the body but Daniel blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Python throws a head kick but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Python's head.
A combination from Daniel does no damage.
Python works the jab nicely.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Daniel.
Python throws a body punch but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel misses with a two punch combination.
Trey Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniel.
Python throws a body shot but no joy.
Python is looking to slow Daniel down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniel.
Python digs a good hook to Daniel's body.
Daniel throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python throws a shot from downtown. Daniel moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Python swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Python misses with a looping right.
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniel circles away.
Daniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Python looks to throw the jab but Daniel is out of range.
Daniel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Python wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Python throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Daniel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python's corner calls for a 1-2. Python obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Python lands a leg kick that knocks Daniel off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Python appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daniel tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python connects with an inside leg kick.
Daniel misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Python scores with a jab to the head.
Daniel moves away from the strike by Python.
Daniel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Python circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daniel has time to react.
Daniel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Python wants to clinch.
Python moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Python looks to throw the jab but Daniel is out of range.
Python closes the distance and clinches.
Python makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Python doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Python gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Python connects with a 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!
Python lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniel's sensitive parts.
Daniel throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Python moves into the clinch.
Python manages to break the clinch.
Python scores with a body shot.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniel moves away.
Daniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Python is looking to clinch but Daniel is avoiding it.
Python lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Python has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Gigolo (ranked 2134 p4p, 5959 weight class) and Sayid Dawit (ranked 261 p4p, 520 weight class). Bam Bam Gigolo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Bam Gigolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sayid Dawit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gigolo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gigolo content to control rather than advance.
Gigolo passes to side control.
Dawit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawit wants to control but Gigolo postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawit is looking to regain half guard here but Gigolo keeps moving and retains side control.
Dawit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gigolo happy to just control the position for now.
Dawit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gigolo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawit should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dawit trying his best to control but Gigolo has mounted him.
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.
Gigolo unloading with bombs!
Dawit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gigolo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dawit wants to control his opponent's hands but Gigolo gets his hands free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gigolo.
Gigolo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dawit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gigolo is trying to stick to Dawit's back but Dawit is turning into Gigolo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gigolo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dawit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawit won't allow Gigolo to sweep him here.
Gigolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gigolo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawit is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo avoids the attempt from Dawit to control.
Gigolo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dawit is holding on tight.
Dawit can't escape the position.
Gigolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dawit is trying to escape the mount.
Gigolo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dawit hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawit is just holding on here. Gigolo manages to take his back.
I would not like to be Dawit right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gigolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawit avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dawit darts in trying to clinch
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawit won't be happy with that.
Dawit tries to buck Gigolo off but Gigolo is having none of it.
Gigolo working away.
Gigolo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawit!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dawit has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawit is looking to improve his position but Gigolo isn't that keen on the idea.
Gigolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawit can do to turn this around?
Gigolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gigolo avoids the attempt from Dawit to control.
Dawit is just holding on here. Gigolo manages to take his back.
Dawit takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Dawit right now.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gigolo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Gigolo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Dawit has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gigolo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Dawit taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gigolo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Broder Alert (ranked 2194 p4p, 1449 weight class) and Johnny Slater (ranked 264 p4p, 192 weight class). Johnny Slater 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broder Alert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Slater!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater tries to clinch up but Alert circles away and keeps his distance.
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alert leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slater rushes Alert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slater is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slater to the mat. Slater regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alert trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slater looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slater looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slater!
Alert is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater working the ground and pound but Alert is defending the strikes.
Slater working away.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alert manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alert gets full guard.
Slater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slater postures up in Alert's guard and throws a big left but Alert blocks it.
Alert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Alert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Alert has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Alert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alert trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater is controlling Alert's posture.
Alert wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater has control of Alert's left arm, preventing Alert from doing any damage.
Slater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slater holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater scores with a takedown into Alert's guard.
Slater controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alert has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Alert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Alert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alert is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Alert circles away and we're back to standing.
Alert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Alert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Broder Alert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Slater.
Alert darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Alert into the cage.
Alert drags the fight down to the ground.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Alert is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Alert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater controlling from the top position.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Alert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alert trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Slater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alert!
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Slater in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slater lands with some strikes.
Slater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alert tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater tries to control but Alert wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alert working to try and regain half guard.
Slater with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater controlling the pace for now.
Slater with good strikes from the mount here!
Slater looking to finish Alert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alert!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A jab from Slater misses.
Johnny Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alert ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alert manages to avoid it.
Alert closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slater is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert actively working from the bottom here.
Alert is not content to let Slater control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slater passes Alert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alert wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
Slater working over Alert with some ground and pound. Alert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slater is keen to just control but Alert is a slippery customer.
Alert wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater looks to land a strike but Alert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert is trying to keep Slater in close.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Alert, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Alert against the cage but Alert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater doesn't manage to clinch there - Alert circles away.
Slater goes for a double leg but Alert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alert continues to drive forward.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alert is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alert.
Slater is pulling down on Alert's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alert preventing the sweep.
Johnny Slater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slater 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Orl (ranked 3380 p4p, 908 weight class) and Tony Luciano (ranked 373 p4p, 128 weight class). Mick Orl 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Orl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orl fails to land the takedown.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orl shoots and misses
and Luciano counters with a straight that turns Orl's legs to rubber! Luciano pushes forward with more strikes and Orl goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Luciano!
A very excited looking Tony Luciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Frost (ranked 489 p4p, 5712 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 73 p4p, 580 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Crazyhorse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darren Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
Crazyhorse fails with the takedown.
Crazyhorse has his takedown stuffed
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Are you kidding me?! Frost ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Crazyhorse clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Darren Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanka Aisland (ranked 2761 p4p, 623 weight class) and Raphael Azevedo Souza (ranked 355 p4p, 90 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sanka Aisland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisland misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aisland tries for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot that sends Aisland's belly button to the back.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab. Aisland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice hook to Aisland's body. Aisland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aisland scores with a takedown into Azevedo Souza's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza seems keen to control Aisland's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aisland gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza stops Aisland from passing to mount.
Aisland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aisland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Azevedo Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Aisland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg.
Aisland is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azevedo Souza keeping control of the position.
Aisland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aisland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aisland tries to pass to full mount but Azevedo Souza defends it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Aisland blocks a jab.
Raphael Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aisland shoots and misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanka Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aisland needs to keep his hands up - Azevedo Souza had a free shot at his head there.
Azevedo Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azevedo Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azevedo Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aisland's head.
Azevedo Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aisland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Aisland ducks down to avoid it.
Aisland feints and as Azevedo Souza raises his hands in defense, Aisland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanka Aisland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Azevedo Souza jabs at Aisland's body.
Azevedo Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aisland shoots and misses
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Azevedo Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Azevedo Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aisland slows the pace down.
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza prevents Aisland from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza being controlled for a moment.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aisland trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanka Aisland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aisland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azevedo Souza but Azevedo Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanka Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Aisland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aisland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Azevedo Souza catches Aisland right on the button with a cross.
Azevedo Souza scores with a hook to the body. Aisland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Aisland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Aisland is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aisland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanka Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Azevedo Souza shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Aisland takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Azevedo Souza sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Aisland bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
Raphael Azevedo Souza 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinichiro Tomonaga (ranked 388 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Nightey Knights (ranked 50 p4p, 138 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinichiro Tomonaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nightey Knights!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knights connects with a body shot.
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomonaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knights misses with a looping right.
Knights misses with a combination
and Tomonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Tomonaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomonaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knights.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomonaga clinches.
A short right from Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomonaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knights.
Tomonaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomonaga gets through Knights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Knights as the two fighters clinch.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights tries to work over Tomonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga lands a right hand.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike.
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!
Knights blocking some punches.
Tomonaga lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
A hook to the body from Knights.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Tomonaga takes a shot to the head.
Knights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knights misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomonaga or not.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights working aggressively here.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Knights.
Knights working aggressively here.
Knights is leaning against Tomonaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knights throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Tomonaga controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Still in the clinch, Knights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Tomonaga avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage.
Knights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights misses with some punches.
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights lands with a right to the head.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Knights throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights pushes Tomonaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomonaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
A short uppercut from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Knights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomonaga manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga slips a jab and a cross from Knights.
Tomonaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Knights misses.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomonaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights misses with a looping right.
Knights goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Shinichiro Tomonaga has been cut.
Knights misses with a right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knights lunges at Tomonaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomonaga's hand.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Knights throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tomonaga misses.
Knights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomonaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights misses with a double jab
and Tomonaga counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomonaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Tomonaga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knights.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Tomonaga counters by moving into the clinch.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Knights misses with the head strike.
Tomonaga blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Knights.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Tomonaga controls the action.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Knights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights tries a body shot but Tomonaga blocks it.
Tomonaga scores with a shot to the side of Knights's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shinichiro Tomonaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knights scores with a shot to the side of Tomonaga's head.
Knights throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomonaga blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Knights.
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomonaga controls his hands.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Tomonaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Tomonaga avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tomonaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomonaga or not.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Knights.
A head punch on the inside from Knights fails to land.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomonaga lands with a left to the head.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knights misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights is leaning against Tomonaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Knights lands with a right to the head.
Knights misses with the head strike.
Knights tries a body shot but Tomonaga blocks it.
Tomonaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Tomonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomonaga controls his hands.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomonaga lands with a right to the head.
Tomonaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nightey Knights will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Knights misses with a wild body shot.
Tomonaga swings for the body but Knights moves out of range.
Tomonaga defending well as Knights loads up on a big left hand.
Tomonaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tomonaga ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Tomonaga moves into range and clinches up with Knights.
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights has a couple of punches blocked by Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knights lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knightss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Knights lands with a light punch inside.
Knights gets through Tomonaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Tomonaga controls the action.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Knights.
Knights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomonaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
Knights throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomonaga.
Knights misses with some punches.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knights digs a right hand into Tomonaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tomonaga's gas tank.
Tomonaga lands a right hand.
Knights swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike.
That's two 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!
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knights.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights tries a body shot but Tomonaga blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
A body shot lands from Knights.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Knights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Knights misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomonaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knights fails to land.
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomonaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knights.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
Knights scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Tomonaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nightey Knights comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knights 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 601 p4p, 516 weight class) and George Walker (ranked 96 p4p, 86 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy clinches.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Walker tries a body shot but McCoy blocks it.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
McCoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCoy pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCoy clinches with his opponent.
McCoy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy.
McCoy tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Walker.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
Walker tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Walker drops back down to his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for McCoy.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Walker.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Walker working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from McCoy - that landed with a thud.
McCoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Walker looks winded!
McCoy pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
McCoy digs a right hand underneath Walker's ribcage. Walker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCoy scores with a shoulder strike.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from McCoy.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCoy.
McCoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
McCoy stalling in the clinch.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Walker is rocked!
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy throws a big uppercut that drops Walker! More strikes from McCoy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Walker lies dazed against the cage as McCoy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Silva (ranked 1286 p4p, 485 weight class) and Qing Wu (ranked 175 p4p, 71 weight class). Qing Wu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qing Wu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
A cross from Wu lands.
It looks like Jackson Silva has been cut.
Jackson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wu wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Wu is having none of it.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wu is looking to escape.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wu because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wu is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wu has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Wu manages to pass to side control!
Wu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Goya - 🥊 MMA Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva tries to control but Wu manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wu biding his time, controlling Silva.
Wu gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
Wu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu controls the action.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Wu biding his time, controlling Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Wu won't let him.
Wu tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wu wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Wu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Wu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Wu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wu to the mat! Wu manages to get full guard.
Wu has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva wants to advance to full mount but Wu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Wu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Wu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wu in particular looking to stall.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu is controlling the pace.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wu is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wu tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva defending well as Wu loads up on a big left hand.
Wu throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wu on his heels. He'll look to pass Wu's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Wu has managed to sweep!
Wu preventing the sweep.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Wu defends easily.
Silva has his foot on Wu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wu works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva has his foot on Wu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wu works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wu passes into half guard.
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 Jackson Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Wu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva shoots in and bounces Wu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Wu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu 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.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wu defends it easily.
Wu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
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.
Wu 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.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Wu is proving a slippery customer.
Wu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wu is one step ahead there.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wu controls the pace.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four 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.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qing Wu.
I think Wu 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jackson Silva!
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