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Cobra Kai: No Mercy 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Santos (ranked 24658 p4p, 24855 weight class) and Jeffrey Franklin (ranked 556 p4p, 571 weight class). Jeffrey Franklin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffrey Franklin !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos moves into the clinch.
A short left from Santos.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Franklin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franklin 's sensitive parts.
Santos cracks Franklin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Santos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Franklin to stand back up!
 It looks like Jeffrey Franklin has been cut.
We've been told by Santos's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! A monster head kick from Santos and Franklin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Santiago Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Young (ranked 5920 p4p, 6018 weight class) and Jon Raymond (ranked 585 p4p, 589 weight class). Stan Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Raymond!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymond scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Raymond looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raymond defends it easily.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raymond on the ground.
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raymond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raymond controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young is looking to stand up but Raymond isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Young trying to strike off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raymond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raymond feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raymond trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is trying to keep Raymond in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raymond is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raymond drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Raymond off! Raymond jumps back into Young's guard.
Young is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raymond is controlling him.
Young looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to control but Raymond passes easily into half guard.
Raymond slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Raymond in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Young tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Raymond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Raymond!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Batt (ranked 5949 p4p, 5932 weight class) and King Trevena (ranked 548 p4p, 545 weight class). Batt comes into the arena with Dub blaring out of the sound system. Trevena has chosen Sing For The Moment as his entrance music. King Trevena is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Batt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Trevena !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batt dives in and grabs Trevena 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trevena pushes down on Batt's head and hops out.
Batt dives in and grabs Trevena 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trevena pushes down on Batt's head and hops out.
Batt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Batt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batt has a takedown stuffed.
Batt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trevena circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batt darts in looking for a takedown but Trevena gets double underhooks and turns Batt into the cage.
Trevena with the counter takedown but Batt avoids it easily.
Batt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevena goes for a takedown attempt but Batt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King Trevena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trevena leaves Batt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dylan Batt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trevena pinned against the cage. Trevena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batt shoots in for a takedown but Trevena shows good takedown defense.
Batt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trevena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batt looking to score a takedown here. Trevena is defending well but Batt drives through and ends up in Trevena 's guard.
Batt won't allow Trevena to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trevena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Batt tries to free his leg and advance position but Trevena is retaining full guard.
Batt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Batt in side control, throwing shots but Trevena defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevena wants to control but Batt postures up.
Batt has an Americana. Trevena didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Batt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Batt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dylan Batt!
An out of breath Dylan Batt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
King Trevena was interviewed post fight and said 'Merry Christmas'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Johnson (ranked 5533 p4p, 5918 weight class) and Charles Couture (ranked 522 p4p, 544 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Couture!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson wants to control but Couture passes easily into half guard.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Couture decides to stand and escape the position.
Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Couture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Couture is in Johnson's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Couture working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Couture stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture slips nicely into half guard.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Couture working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Couture is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is not content to let Couture control the position.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Couture trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Couture 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.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Couture.
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Couture.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Drew Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Couture manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Couture wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Couture passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Couture is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Couture gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Couture lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Couture!
Charles Couture thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Drew Johnson had this to say: 'Credit goes to the victor, Well earned victory'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sly Parseltongue (ranked 4686 p4p, 4989 weight class) and Char Donnay (ranked 440 p4p, 459 weight class). The key to victory for Sly Parseltongue has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sly Parseltongue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Char Donnay!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parseltongue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Donnay postures up and lands a big shot to Parseltongue's brow.
Donnay working some strikes from top position.
Donnay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Donnay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donnay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parseltongue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parseltongue tries to get out of the position.
Donnay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parseltongue working for a triangle but Donnay defends it easily.
Donnay with a nice head shot there.
Donnay arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Parseltongue's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Char Donnay!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheeks Clapperton (ranked 4747 p4p, 4526 weight class) and Callum McCewen (ranked 509 p4p, 498 weight class). Callum McCewen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cheeks Clapperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum McCewen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCewen cracks a nice hook into Clapperton's ribs.
McCewen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCewen misses with a leg kick
so Clapperton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.
Clapperton trying to control the position from guard on top but McCewen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clapperton is working McCewen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCewen wants to stand but Clapperton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapperton throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
Clapperton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen pulls Clapperton in close to his closed guard and prevents Clapperton from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCewen is looking to stand up but Clapperton isn't so interested in that idea.
Clapperton trying to control but McCewen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown but McCewen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCewen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clapperton is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCewen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCewen moves out of range as Clapperton strikes.
McCewen misses with a low kick.
McCewen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clapperton tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCewen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clapperton somewhat.
Clapperton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeks Clapperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCewen. That's going to slow Clapperton down.
McCewen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCewen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clapperton fails with a takedown attempt.
Clapperton closes the distance and clinches up with McCewen, looking for a takedown. Clapperton pushes McCewen against the cage but McCewen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCewen digs a good body shot into Clapperton's ribs.
McCewen connects with an inside leg kick.
Clapperton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clapperton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCewen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton wants to pass the guard but McCewen is keeping the position.
McCewen wants to stand up but Clapperton is controlling him.
Clapperton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCewen is adopting a defensive guard.
Clapperton tries to free his leg and advance position but McCewen is retaining full guard.
McCewen managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clapperton shoots in and gets a takedown into McCewen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.
McCewen keeping moving, preventing Clapperton from controlling successfully.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.
Clapperton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCewen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCewen has escaped and now he's on top!
McCewen 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum McCewen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCewen throws the left hand but Clapperton avoids the punch easily.
Clapperton attempts a counter takedown but McCewen avoids it well and moves away.
Clapperton closes the distance and clinches up with McCewen, looking for a takedown. Clapperton pushes McCewen against the cage but McCewen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clapperton drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCewen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clapperton is in close to McCewen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cheeks Clapperton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clapperton prevents McCewen from getting back to his feet.
Clapperton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clapperton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapperton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.
Clapperton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapperton wants to control from the top but McCewen keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clapperton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCewen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Clapperton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCewen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCewen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clapperton checks a low kick from McCewen.
Clapperton fails with a takedown attempt.
McCewen thinks about the counter body kick.
McCewen stuffs the takedown attempt from Clapperton. Clapperton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeks Clapperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCewen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clapperton.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCewen as he avoids it easily.
McCewen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clapperton won't allow McCewen to get back to his feet.
Clapperton trying to control but McCewen is working from the bottom.
Clapperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCewen wants to stand but Clapperton is controlling the position.
Clapperton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clapperton is one step ahead there.
Clapperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clapperton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCewen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCewen tries to work over Clapperton's front leg with a kick but Clapperton checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCewen. That's going to slow Clapperton down.
Cheeks Clapperton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clapperton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCewen is trying to defend but Clapperton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clapperton is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton stops McCewen from getting back to his feet.
McCewen is looking to improve his position.
Clapperton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clapperton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCewen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clapperton.
McCewen is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Callum McCewen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCewen misses with a low kick.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCewen but McCewen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCewen leaves Clapperton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clapperton throws a shot from downtown. McCewen moves away and avoids it.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clapperton. That did some damage!
Clapperton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCewen's waist but McCewen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clapperton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeks Clapperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCewen as he avoids it easily.
Clapperton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCewen's waist but McCewen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clapperton off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapperton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCewen's guard.
McCewen is adopting a defensive guard.
Clapperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapperton throws an elbow that misses. McCewen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clapperton's guard. Nice move by McCewen!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCewen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCewen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clapperton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clapperton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCewen defends well.
McCewen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clapperton is looking for a triangle but McCewen pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton 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.
Clapperton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCewen passes into side control.
Clapperton is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCewen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clapperton wants to control but McCewen is keeping busy.
Callum McCewen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCewen prevents Clapperton from improving his position.
McCewen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clapperton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCewen not doing much here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCewen throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCewen throws a leg kick
and Clapperton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCewen tries to kick Clapperton off but Clapperton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clapperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCewen keeps working.
Clapperton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clapperton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCewen defending well though.
Cheeks Clapperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clapperton trying to control from McCewen's half guard. McCewen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clapperton works over McCewen with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCewen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum McCewen!
After the fight, Callum McCewen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punch Power (ranked 3674 p4p, 4994 weight class) and Bing Bang (ranked 300 p4p, 352 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punch Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bing Bang!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bang is nestled in close to Power, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Power has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Power has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bang is working away from the top position though.
Bang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bang prevents Power from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Power trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is trying for a kimura here. Power looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Bing Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudechamp Querril (ranked 3826 p4p, 3791 weight class) and Maycon Jardim (ranked 503 p4p, 499 weight class). Maycon Jardim 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudechamp Querril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maycon Jardim!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Querril throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Querril swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Jardim checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jardim! But no joy.
Querril thows a leg kick but Jardim checks it
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudechamp Querril 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.
Querril motions for Jardim to come forward. Querril throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jardim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jardim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Querril throws a lazy body kick
and Jardim counters with a stiff right hand.
Querril throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jardim counters with a stiff right hand.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril misses with the body kick
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Querril lands with a slapping head kick.
Querril is breathing heavily.
Querril falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jardim! But no joy.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Querril is predictable there
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Querril misses with a double jab
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Querril tries to land a body kick
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Querril misses
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Querril misses
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril misses with a kick to the body
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Querril throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a stiff right hand.
Querril misses with a combination
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Querril throws a body kick that misses
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Querril gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril throws a poor cross that misses
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril throws a head kick that misses
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Querril falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Querril throws a leg kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Querril misses
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Jardim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Querril throws a leg kick
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril throws a leg kick
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril thows a leg kick but Jardim checks it
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril throws a leg kick
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril moves to clinch but Jardim breaks away
and Jardim counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maycon Jardim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Querril swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril throws a sloppy body shot
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Querril might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Querril throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Querril throws a poor cross that misses
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Querril lands but Jardim takes it in his stride.
Querril swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Querril throws a lazy body kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Querril misses
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril misses with a double jab
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril throws a leg kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril moves to clinch but Jardim breaks away
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Querril misses with a double jab
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Querril tries to clinch
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Querril misses
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Maycon Jardim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Querril misses with a combination
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril misses with the body kick
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jardim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Querril throws a combination that misses
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Querril tries to land a body kick
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Querril misses with a leg kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril throws a combination that misses
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Querril tries to land a body kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
Querril misses with a left hand
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril wants to clinch
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maycon Jardim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Querril's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Querril looks to throw a body kick
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril misses with the body kick
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Querril throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Querril swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Querril throws a leg kick
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril darts in trying to clinch
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Querril misses with a body punch
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Dudechamp Querril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Querril misses with a combination
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril closes the distance but Jardim moves to the side
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril misses with a leg kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril throws a right hand that misses
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril throws a right hand that misses
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Querril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Querril misses with a right hand
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Querril throws a poor cross that misses
and Jardim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Querril misses with the body kick
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril throws a sloppy body shot
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Querril throws a lazy body kick
letting Jardim counter with a right hand.
Querril swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Querril throws a head kick that misses
and Jardim counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Querril misses with a lunging right hand
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudechamp Querril has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Querril throws a sloppy head kick
and Jardim counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Querril tenderised Jardim's leg. Jardim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Querril thows a leg kick but Jardim checks it
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Querril throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jardim to counter with a crisp jab.
Querril throws a lazy body kick
and Jardim counters with a straight right hand.
Querril misses with a hook
and Jardim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maycon Jardim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick by Querril misses
and Jardim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maycon Jardim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jardim 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maycon Jardim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wagner (ranked 3668 p4p, 5059 weight class) and Ranganathan Iyer (ranked 490 p4p, 555 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ranganathan Iyer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Iyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Iyer counters with a body kick that stops Wagner in his tracks momentarily.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Iyer wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagner's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Iyer trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Iyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Iyer trying to mount his opponent but Wagner defends it.
Wagner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Wagner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iyer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iyer wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Iyer breaks the clinch.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iyer ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses the jab.
Iyer tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Iyer on that attempt.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Iyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Iyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iyer.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Iyer ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Iyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wagner's half guard.
Wagner has one foot on Iyer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Iyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iyer throws a front kick that sends Wagner stumbling back into the cage.
Iyer closes the distance and pushes Wagner back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iyer is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iyer manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Iyer.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iyer drives through with a takedown into Wagner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wagner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iyer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Iyer gets control of Wagner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Iyer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Iyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Wagner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iyer's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Wagner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Iyer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Wagner.
Ranganathan Iyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagner lands with a hook. Iyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Iyer shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer.
Wagner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a hook but Iyer blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Iyer persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
As Iyer backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Iyer blocks a leg kick.
Iyer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Iyer has Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
Iyer blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Wagner gets an underhook and turns Iyer into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Iyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Iyer saw that one coming.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iyer instigates a clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Iyer breaks from the clinch.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Iyer avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wagner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iyer moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner misses with a leg kick
and Iyer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Iyer shoots in.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iyer has managed to clinch.
Iyer jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
Iyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagner wants to stand but Iyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iyer trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Wagner sizes up Iyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Iyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Iyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer.
Iyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Iyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Iyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Iyer avoided it.
Iyer clinches with his opponent.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Iyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iyer tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Iyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wagner cracks Iyer with a good jab.
Iyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that Iyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Iyer lands a jab-cross combination.
Iyer looking to score a takedown here. Wagner is defending well but Iyer drives through and ends up in Wagner's guard.
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Iyer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
Wagner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer scores with a head kick.
Iyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iyer blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iyer breaks from the clinch.
Iyer closes the distance and clinches.
Iyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iyer.
Iyer prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagner won't want to take too many of those.
Iyer breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Iyer drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Iyer off! Iyer jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Iyer looking to pass the guard.
Iyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iyer.
Iyer darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Iyer into the cage.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Iyer manages to avoid it.
Wagner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iyer shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner scores with a jab. Iyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner throws a hook but Iyer blocks it.
Iyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranganathan Iyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Wagner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Our winner, Bruce Wagner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Griggs (ranked 3123 p4p, 2536 weight class) and Herio Lupsaka (ranked 401 p4p, 330 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herio Lupsaka!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs cracks a nice hook into Lupsaka's ribs.
Lupsaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griggs defends well and Lupsaka ends up having to push Griggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Griggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griggs cracks Lupsaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupsaka.
Lupsaka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griggs's guard.
Lupsaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lupsaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Lupsaka stands up over Griggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lupsaka cracks Griggs with a solid left hand.
Lupsaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lupsaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lupsaka postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupsaka content to stall in guard here.
Lupsaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupsaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupsaka working some strikes from top position.
Lupsaka with a nice head shot there.
Lupsaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Lupsaka from controlling successfully.
Lupsaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Lupsaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lupsaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griggs being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griggs looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lupsaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lupsaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lupsaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lupsaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lupsaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupsaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lupsaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Lupsaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
 Griggs is rocked!
Lupsaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griggs's head.
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupsaka postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Griggs covers up, he's hurt! Lupsaka keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lupsaka and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lupsaka can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herio Lupsaka!
An out of breath Herio Lupsaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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