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WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daytona LaRosa (ranked 4737 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Antonio Williston (ranked 488 p4p, 474 weight class). Daytona LaRosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daytona LaRosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Williston!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like LaRosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williston missing with a left hand there. LaRosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaRosa throwing a counter right hand but Williston manages to avoid it.
LaRosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williston.
It looked like LaRosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williston with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williston.
Some wild striking there from LaRosa.
A little jabbing left from Williston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaRosa misses with a low kick as Williston jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRosa throws a hook but Williston blocks it.
Williston scoring well with a low kick there.
Williston scores with a one two! LaRosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Daytona LaRosa has been cut.
Williston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williston misses with a low kick as LaRosa jumps back.
A jab from Williston does it's job there.
Antonio Williston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williston misses with a straight right.
Williston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as LaRosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Williston does it's job there.
LaRosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williston lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williston. That's going to slow LaRosa down.
Williston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williston clobbers LaRosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaRosa is breathing heavily.
LaRosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Williston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williston scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williston.
Williston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaRosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Williston feints a jab and as LaRosa dips his head, Williston unleashes a brutal head kick that catches LaRosa right on the jaw! Timbeeer! LaRosa falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Williston smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Williston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sayten Thursar (ranked 3198 p4p, 3696 weight class) and Ngozi Chai (ranked 378 p4p, 426 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sayten Thursar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngozi Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thursar, as that shot connected.
Thursar tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thursar throws a lazy uppercut
and Thursar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thursar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thursar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sayten Thursar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Thursar misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Thursar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thursar looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Thursar throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Thursar toppling to the canvas! Thursar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
 Thursar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thursar loses concentration momentarily and Chai pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Thursar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Chai finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Muller (ranked 3344 p4p, 3729 weight class) and Rob Thornton (ranked 397 p4p, 433 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jurgen Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Thornton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton ducks right into an uppercut from Muller.
Thornton throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thornton pushes Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thornton.
Nice body punch from Thornton - that landed with a thud.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Thornton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Thornton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller prevents Thornton from breaking the clinch.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thornton managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Muller's head coaches at Combat Wombat Burrow that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thornton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thornton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Thornton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thornton darts in trying to clinch
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Thornton misses with the combination.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thornton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Thornton throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
Muller tries to bum rush Thornton with a series of wild strikes but Thornton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller drives through and clinches with Thornton against the cage.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Thornton avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Thornton presses Muller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thornton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Muller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton digs a right hand into Muller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller's gas tank.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Thornton working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Muller 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.
Muller throws a one two combo.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Muller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jurgen Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Muller looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.
Thornton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Muller has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thornton is working Muller over against the cage.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jurgen Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thornton, pushing him back against the cage.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller lands a left hand.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller working aggressively here.
Thornton pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Thornton won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton wants to get back to striking at distance but Muller won't allow it.
Thornton takes a shot to the head.
Thornton is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Thornton presses Muller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thornton scores with a nice head shot.
Muller is rocked!
Muller throws a right and a left that Thornton avoids nicely.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Thornton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton goes for a small jab and connects. Now Thornton goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Muller stumbles back but Thornton runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Muller to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Muller will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Thornton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Knuckles (ranked 2515 p4p, 3218 weight class) and Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 270 p4p, 351 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 heavyweight 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, Brick Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai flicks out a counter leg kick but Knuckles steps away.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a leg kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Chai cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Chai staying out of range there.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai checks a low kick from Knuckles.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is looking for the big counter here.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Knuckles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Knuckles works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Knuckles with a jab.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knuckles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Knuckles misses
and Chai counters with a solid body kick.
Knuckles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Knuckles is predictable there
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Knuckles is predictable there
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Knuckles.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Knuckles finds it's target.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChai.
Chai moves forwards but Knuckles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai sends Knuckles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chai is motioning to the referee to let Knuckles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai slips under a jab.
Knuckles misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Knuckles to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bronze Bomber Chai!
A very excited looking Bronze Bomber Chai 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 Tear Drop Drake (ranked 3256 p4p, 2773 weight class) and Jacob Hopson (ranked 385 p4p, 334 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Tear Drop Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopson works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Hopson.
Drake throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Hopson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopson. Hopson obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Drake to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Hopson's ribcage.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocking some punches.
Hopson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Drake just leaning against Hopson, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Hopson.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
Hopson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson lands a body punch.
Hopson cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely.
Hopson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
A short left from Hopson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson letting Drake take a breather here.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hopson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopson should have avoided that one.
Drake throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Hopson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopson throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake checks a low kick from Hopson.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Hopson counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake rushes Hopson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson lands a good knee to the midsection. Drake won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hopson landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Hopson lands a body shot.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson lands a knee to the body.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Hopson.
Hopson works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Good body shot from Hopson.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Hopson blocks with his arms.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson lands a body punch.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake blocking some punches.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hopson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacob Hopson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from Hopson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopson.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hopson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Hopson throws a nice head kick!
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopson.
Jacob Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopson with a nice calf kick.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopson scores with a leg kick.
Hopson tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Hopson.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopson avoids the damage to the body.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Drake stalling.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake tries to stall but Hopson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson blocking some punches.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopson avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drake obliges.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Hopson's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Hopson as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hopson.
Well Hopson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hopson!
Jacob Hopson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Williams (ranked 2353 p4p, 2215 weight class) and Thomas Carden (ranked 312 p4p, 297 weight class). Carden has chosen Simple Man as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Carden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carden lands a body shot.
Carden scores with a jab to the head.
Carden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carden scores with a nice head shot.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Carden shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carden scores with a jab to the body.
Carden thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams has been working on his balance at Combat Wombat Burrow, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carden works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Carden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carden to regain full guard.
Williams stops Carden from standing up.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams throws a strike but Carden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carden is one step ahead there.
Carden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams has Carden pulled in close to control his posture.
Carden throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Carden from controlling successfully.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to control the position.
Carden is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carden lands a couple of elbows.
Williams is trying to control the position but Carden postures up.
Carden throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Carden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carden catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Carden.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden with a jab.
Carden lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Carden lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Carden with a nice cross.
Carden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Carden - just one landing.
Carden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carden lands with a nice body punch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carden as he jumps to the side.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Carden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Carden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Carden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carden scores with a jab.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Carden sprawls well.
Carden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carden trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams seems keen to control Carden's posture.
Carden throwing strikes but missing.
Carden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams has Carden pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carden landing with the ground and pound.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas Carden has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carden distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams pulls Carden in to control the position.
Carden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams is pulling down on Carden's head to control his posture.
Carden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carden being controlled here momentarily.
Carden trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Carden has wrist control.
Carden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carden won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Carden stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Carden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carden throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carden preventing the sweep.
Carden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams looking to control.
Carden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams has his hands on Carden's head, controlling the position.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carden won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Carden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas Carden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Carden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carden postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carden is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carden circles away.
Carden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carden sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carden avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams shoots and misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carden moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Carden throws Williams to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams tries for a takedown but Carden circles away easily
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carden tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Carden. Beautiful body shot.
Carden lands a jab.
Carden lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Carden.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carden tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carden to the ground. Carden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carden connects with a looping right hand.
Carden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams is rocked!
Carden lands with a shot to the body.
Carden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carden scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Carden.
Carden works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carden connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Carden stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Carden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Carden lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Carden - just one landing.
Thomas Carden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaxon Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carden lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Carden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carden 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carden!
Post fight, Thomas Carden stared into the camera and said 'Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Coles (ranked 1761 p4p, 2810 weight class) and Joel Sikoa (ranked 267 p4p, 387 weight class). Phillip Coles 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Sikoa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles connects with a jab.
Sikoa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Joel Sikoa has been cut.
Coles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sikoa shoots for a double leg takedown but Coles sprawls well. He's pushed Sikoa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikoa fails with the takedown
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Coles's corner calls for a 1-2. Coles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sikoa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phillip Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.
Coles lands a big right hand that sends Sikoa crashing to the mat! Coles stays standing though and waves Sikoa back to his feet!
 Sikoa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coles connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sikoa out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Coles!
A relieved looking Phillip Coles 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lieutenant Nog (ranked 1611 p4p, 2253 weight class) and Blade Blake (ranked 248 p4p, 327 weight class). Nog's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, House of Pain - Put on Your Shit Kickers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Blake!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake clinches up with Nog and pushes him back against the cage.
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nog misses with a hook.
Nog throws a head kick that misses.
Nog connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Nog coming out on top.
It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
We've been told by Nog's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nog smiles and moves away.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nog. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nog with a jab.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nog.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nog misses the jab.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Nog.
Nog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake darts in trying to clinch
and Nog counters with an inside leg kick.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake tries to clinch up
and Nog counters with a straight right hand.
Blake avoids the head kick by Nog.
Nog sets himself, and Blake steps forward looking for the clinch! Nog avoids it this time.
A big right from Nog misses.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Nog.
Blake tries to clinch there but Nog circles away.
Nog looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Nog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blake is looking to clinch but Nog is avoiding it.
Nog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nog throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blade Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nog swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake tries to clinch but Nog is having none of it.
Blake is looking to clinch but Nog is avoiding it.
Blake tries to clinch up.
A jab from Nog does it's job there.
That has opened up Blade Blake's cut even more.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nog throws out the jab.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Nog shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nog walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lieutenant Nog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Nog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake avoids the body shot from Nog.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Nog shakes him off and moves away.
Nog cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch but Nog is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nog.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake tries to clinch but Nog is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nog.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nog.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Nog circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Nog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blake drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage.
Nog manages to break the clinch.
Blake tries to clinch there but Nog circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake darts in trying to clinch
letting Nog counter with a right hand.
The cut above Blade Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Nog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Nog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nog scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nog smiles and moves away.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Blake tries to clinch there but Nog circles away.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake tries to clinch up but Nog circles away and keeps his distance.
Nog tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nog breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lieutenant Nog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake'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.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Nog has him pressed against the cage.
Blake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nog breaks the clinch.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake tries to clinch up but Nog circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake forces Nog back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to pull guard but Nog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lieutenant Nog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Good body shot from Nog.
Blake pulls Nog into guard.
Blake working for a triangle but Nog defends it easily.
Nog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake controls Nog momentarily but Nog frees himself.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nog passes into half guard.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nog is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Nog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blake tries to lock up and control but Nog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nog controlling from the full mount.
Blake tries to hold on but Nog postures up.
Blake tries to control the position but Nog now has his back.
Blake trying to control the position but Nog manages to sink in the hooks.
Nog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blake on the ground.
Nog is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nog is not going to allow Blake to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blake trying to control from the bottom.
Blake is controlling Nog's trapped leg to prevent Nog from advancing to side control.
Blake is trying to control but can't.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Nog is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Nog keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blake trying to control from the bottom.
Nog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Nog is very close to passing his half guard.
Blake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nog haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake tries to pull guard but Nog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Nog holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake jumps guard but Nog stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lieutenant Nog dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake wants to clinch
and Nog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nog keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nog smiles and moves away.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Nog throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nog.
Lieutenant Nog is winning the standup battle so far.
Nog lands with a right hand.
Blade Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nog digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Nog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Nog swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Nog misses the jab.
Nog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Nog. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Nog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake avoids the body shot from Nog.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake takes the fight into the clinch.
Nog breaks from the clinch.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Nog motions for Blake to come forward. Nog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Nog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake wants to clinch.
Nog scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nog tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to clinch but Nog is having none of it.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nog.
Blade Blake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nog throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake moves to clinch but Nog breaks away
and Nog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nog lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Nog tried to counter with a leg kick but Blake avoided it.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blake gets a clinch.
Nog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake jumps guard.
Blake is trying to control the position but Nog postures up.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position.
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nog defends well.
Nog tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Nog is working hard here to advance position.
Nog wants to stand but Blake has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blake has his foot on Nog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nog works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lieutenant Nog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blake looking to control.
Blake is looking for a triangle but Nog pushes his legs off easily.
Blake looking to control.
Blake has an active guard here but Nog has managed to pass into half guard.
Blake won't allow Nog to pass to mount.
Lieutenant Nog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blake trying to control but Nog postures up.
Blake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blade Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake wants to control but Nog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lieutenant Nog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lieutenant Nog!
A victorious Lieutenant Nog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Dias (ranked 629 p4p, 2548 weight class) and Johnny Sins (ranked 85 p4p, 332 weight class). Johnny Sins 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 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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Dias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Sins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sins misses with a two punch combination.
Dias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dias doesn't seem bothered though.
Sins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sins misses the shot to the body.
Sins forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
Sins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins misses with some punches.
Dias ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dias no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sins is aware though and is defending well.
Dias has his foot on Sins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sins works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias looking for a guillotine here but Sins defends easily.
Sins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sins manages to get himself to full guard.
Sins working a defensive guard here.
Dias trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Sins controls Dias momentarily but Dias frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins controlling Dias's posture.
Dias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dias trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Dias looking to pass the guard.
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.
Dias passes Sins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sins is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dias is working away from the top position though.
Dias wants to control but Sins is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sins finds it's way round the side to connect with Dias's head.
Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sins misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sins has a couple of punches blocked by Dias.
Sins is leaning against Dias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sins's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sins sizes up Dias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but Sins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sins forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
Dias looking for a takedown.
Dias is trying to drag Sins to the mat but Sins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins prevents the takedown attempt.
Sins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sins misses with some punches.
Dias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dias tightening his grip on Sins, looking for the choke.
Sins wants to control his opponent's hands but Dias gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is landing with strikes from the back.
Sins is in bad spot here.
Sins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sins trying to control the position but Dias manages to sink in the hooks.
Sins won't enjoy being in this position. Dias looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sins is tapping - it's over boys! Dias picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 746 p4p, 2723 weight class) and Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 54 p4p, 160 weight class). Gomi has chosen The Only Thing The Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Brunson.
Brunson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Brunson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomi's half guard.
Gomi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomi is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brunson prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomi pushes Brunson off and gets back to his feet.
Gomi throws a jab when Brunson was well out of range.
Brunson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomi's guard.
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Brunson slips an elbow through the middle.
Brunson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to stand but Brunson is controlling the position.
Brunson works over Gomi with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brunson pushes down on Gomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Brunson is controlling him
Brunson is nestled in close to Gomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brunson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brunson is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Brunson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomi!
Gomi bucks up and throws Brunson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Brunson ducks right into an uppercut from Gomi.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brunson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomi to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brunson has his takedown stuffed
and Gomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Brunson ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi manages to get underhooks.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Brunson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Brunson is looking for a takedown.
Gomi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Brunson is controlling him.
Brunson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomi walks away with a smile on his face. Brunson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Gomi finds it's target.
Brunson shoots and misses
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Brunson backing up. Brunson nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.
Brunson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brunson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gomi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brunson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
Hiroshi Gomi is the new bantamweight champion!
Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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