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DC 47: Niaz vs Line PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micah Frank (ranked 2669 p4p, 3831 weight class) and Calan Smith (ranked 346 p4p, 459 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Frank crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Frank is rocked!
 It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Smith engages and cracks Frank with a massive lead left hook - Frank tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Smith is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calan Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aniruddha Anand (ranked 2335 p4p, 3707 weight class) and Ari Katajamaki (ranked 204 p4p, 203 weight class). Anand comes to the cage accompanied by Swag Se Segat by Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aniruddha Anand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anand lands a high kick!
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
Anand misses the jab.
Anand tries to sprawl but Katajamaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anand trying to control but Katajamaki postures up.
Anand gets back to full guard.
Katajamaki trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anand trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki postures up in Anand's guard and throws a big left but Anand blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Anand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Anand looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katajamaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anand quickly recovers to half guard.
Anand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anand is pulling down on Katajamaki's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anand misses with an uppercut. Katajamaki saw that one coming.
Anand looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Anand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katajamaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anand.
Katajamaki slips under a jab from Anand.
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.
Katajamaki rushes Anand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Anand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Anand avoids it easily.
Anand misses with a straight left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katajamaki.
An elbow from Katajamaki crashes against the mat.
Anand struggling a bit here.
Anand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Anand is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anand defending well though.
Anand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Katajamaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Katajamaki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Anand sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katajamaki tries to clinch there but Anand circles away.
Katajamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katajamaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anand thumps Katajamaki with a low kick.
Anand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Anand circles away easily
and Anand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anand stuffs the takedown.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Anand connects with a solid leg kick.
Anand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki slips a jab from Anand.
Anand gets caught napping as Katajamaki dives in and scores a takedown. Anand manages to retain guard.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki is controlling Anand's posture.
Anand preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Katajamaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anand manages to get himself to full guard.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anand's head.
Anand pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Anand's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Anand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anand's guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki distracts Anand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Anand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aniruddha Anand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anand.
Katajamaki slips under a jab from Anand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Katajamaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Anand, which made it look bad.
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aniruddha Anand will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Anand misses the target.
Katajamaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anand defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Anand.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anand sprawls well. Anand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anand is trying to defend but Katajamaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anand taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katajamaki working over Anand with some ground and pound. Anand looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anand is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki shoots in but Anand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Katajamaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Katajamaki checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katajamaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anand on his heels. He'll look to pass Anand's guard now, I'm sure.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki is in close to Anand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki postures up in Anand's guard and throws a big left but Anand blocks it.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Katajamaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anand thows a leg kick but Katajamaki checks it
and Katajamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Anand fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand pushing down on Katajamaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Katajamaki.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Esposito (ranked 1327 p4p, 3887 weight class) and Mac Womack (ranked 182 p4p, 442 weight class). Mac Womack told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Esposito tries to clinch up but Womack circles away and keeps his distance.
Womack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Womack.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esposito working aggressively here.
A short left from Womack.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Womack on the inside.
Womack can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Womack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Womack lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Womack pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Womack.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Womack.
A short right from Esposito.
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Womack pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Esposito to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Womack misses with some punches.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Womack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Womack lands a nice knee to the body.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack lands a knee to the body.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Womack.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Womack throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esposito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Womack pushes him off.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Womack blocking some punches.
Womack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Esposito to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Womack misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Womack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Womack blocking some punches.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Womack tries to pull guard but Esposito won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonardo Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Womack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack tries to land knees in the clinch but Esposito avoids the damage to the body.
Womack drags the fight down to the ground.
Esposito wants to stand but Womack has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Womack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Womack's legs - danger averted.
Womack has control of Esposito's left arm, preventing Esposito from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Womack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Womack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Womack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Womack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esposito tries to clinch but Womack moves away
and Womack counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esposito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito has Womack up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
Womack lands a knee to the head.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Womack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Esposito clinches.
Womack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esposito.
Womack scores with a shoulder strike.
Womack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Womack landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Womack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Womack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack.
Womack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Esposito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Womack tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Womack back against the cage.
Womack misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womack misses with a body punch.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Womack misses with some punches.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Womack.
Womack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Womack lands a right hand.
Womack misses with some punches.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack jumps guard but Esposito stands there with Womack around his waist. Womack gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Womack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
Womack lands an uppercut.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Womack jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esposito walks away with a smile on his face. Womack gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Esposito rushes Womack and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Womack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack tries to land knees in the clinch but Esposito avoids the damage to the body.
Womack tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Womack lands with a left to the head.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Esposito to keep the fight standing.
Leonardo Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Womack lands a shot to the body.
Womack misses with a knee to the head.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Womack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Womack.
Womack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Womack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Womack pushes Esposito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Womack tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Womack.
I think Womack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Womack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Mihaljevic (ranked 2463 p4p, 1624 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 271 p4p, 197 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Mihaljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjölnir instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mjölnir.
Mihaljevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch.
Mjölnir doesn't manage to clinch there - Mihaljevic circles away.
We've been told by Mihaljevic's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mjölnir tries to clinch up but Mihaljevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut.
Mjölnir shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mjölnir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mjölnir closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mjölnir doesn't manage to clinch there - Mihaljevic circles away.
Mjölnir moves out of range of the strikes.
Mjölnir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihaljevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihaljevic throws a counter high kick but Mjölnir was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but Mihaljevic moves away
and Mihaljevic counters with a crisp one two that drops Mjölnir! Mihaljevic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mjölnir to his feet! Mjölnir is in big trouble!
 Mjölnir is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjölnir throws a looping overhand right but Mihaljevic ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mihaljevic misses the target.
Mjölnir is still on wobbly legs! Can Mihaljevic finish him?
Mjölnir clinches with his opponent.
Mihaljevic breaks from the clinch.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mihaljevic counters with a big left hand that crumples Mjölnir! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vedran Mihaljevic!
Vedran Mihaljevic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jello Belly (ranked 2010 p4p, 2020 weight class) and Kenjiro Tokugawa (ranked 255 p4p, 256 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 8 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jello Belly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenjiro Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokugawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Belly down.
Tokugawa misses with a kick to the body.
Belly throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it.
Belly takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokugawa.
Belly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tokugawa's guard.
Tokugawa 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.
Belly passes into half guard.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Belly keeps him under control.
Tokugawa trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belly wants to stand up but Tokugawa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Belly passes to full mount!
Belly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
 It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Belly with the ground and pound from mount.
Belly get's back to his feet.
Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belly closes the distance and clinches.
Belly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tokugawa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belly regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tokugawa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Belly's body to avoid the submission. Belly has instead reached around Tokugawa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Belly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 406 p4p, 4091 weight class) and Sonny Barella (ranked 30 p4p, 219 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barella has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Barella shoots in.
Hoshino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barella just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Barella misses with a two punch combination.
Barella scores with a nice right hand.
Barella scores with a punch to the head.
Barella lands an overhand right.
Barella misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barella throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Barella takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Barella.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Barella in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Hoshino swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Hoshino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshino as he avoids it easily.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barella.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barella is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hoshino.
Barella misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Barella moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Hoshino is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Hoshino shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Barella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Hoshino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barella lands with a shot to the body.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barella shoots and misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Hoshino misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino throws a hook but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshino.
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoshino dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Hoshino throws a big counter combination but Barella scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Barella takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoshino was covering up waiting for the punch and Barella finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barella wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino managing to control the position.
Barella stopping the sweep attempt from Hoshino.
Barella trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
Barella drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoshino dives on top into guard.
Barella being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Barella has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshino defends well.
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 Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barella.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barella throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Barella tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Barella throws a good cross that connects.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Barella swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barella will feel that in the morning.
Hoshino throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Barella.
And Hoshino counters with a quick kick to the body but Barella blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
Barella has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Barella's front leg but catches the back leg as Barella tries to avoid it.
Hoshino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barella has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoshino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barella moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barella's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Barella shoots in.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshino counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barella misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barella's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Barella looks to move away, Hoshino throws a big counter combo but Barella just gets out of the way.
Barella throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Barella shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Barella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella tries to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barella's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella has his takedown stuffed
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Hoshino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barella is defended easily by Hoshino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
Barella's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barella throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Barella gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshino.
Barella misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barella's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella walks into a left hand.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barella throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
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!
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoshino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Barella looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Barella feints a jab promting Hoshino to slip. Barella then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoshino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barella is rocked!
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Barella misses with a takedown
and Hoshino counters with a crisp right that sends Barella to the canvas! Hoshino follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 1661 p4p, 2181 weight class) and Ricardo P Cruz (ranked 252 p4p, 331 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo P Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel misses with the combination.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orel walks into a jab.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by P Cruz.
P Cruz misses with a head kick.
Orel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orel slips under a jab.
P Cruz rushes Orel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orel throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
Orel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orel has managed to clinch.
Orel is leaning against P Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
P Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orel slowing the pace effectively.
Orel lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orel scores with a shoulder strike.
P Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel pushes P Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orel misses with a knee strike.
P Cruz letting Orel take a breather here.
P Cruz blocking some punches.
Orel has a couple of punches blocked by P Cruz.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Orel ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Orel misses.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on P Cruz's shoulder, as P Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - P Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
P Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Orel avoids them all with ease.
P Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice combination there by P Cruz.
Orel avoids a punch combination nicely.
P Cruz clinches up with Orel and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orel effectively controlling the action here.
P Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
P Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
Orel pressing his opponent against the cage.
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - P Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Orel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orel closes the distance and clinches.
P Cruz tries to circle away but Orel has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Cruz tries to land a front kick but Orel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orel is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by P Cruz.
Orel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from P Cruz.
Orel looks to throw the jab but P Cruz is out of range.
A little jabbing left from P Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orel moves forwards but P Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orel cracks P Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orel. P Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Orel moves out of range.
Orel throws a looping overhand right but P Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
P Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orel.
P Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as P Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orel doesn't seem phased though.
P Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
P Cruz is rocked!
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by P Cruz.
P Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Orel finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
P Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Orel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
P Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Orel. Orel maintains the clinch.
Orel lands a left hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
Orel lands a shoulder strike.
P Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
P Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if P Cruz can turn it around.
Orel has P Cruz pushed against the cage.
Orel stalls.
P Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orel has him pressed against the cage.
Orel has P Cruz pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. P Cruz is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Orel - that's hurt P Cruz badly! Oh, another knee lands and P Cruz is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but P Cruz doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Adam Orel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 1239 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Judah Christ (ranked 179 p4p, 200 weight class). Kevin McDade is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Judah Christ!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDade misses with a straight right.
Christ is trying to counter with his kicks.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
McDade misses with a hook.
Christ throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
McDade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christ misses with a kick to the body
and McDade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christ's knee momentarily.
Christ throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade lands with a right hand.
Christ defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
Christ shapes to counter with a head kick.
McDade throws a front kick aimed at Christ's knee but Christ avoids it well.
Christ appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade keeps Christ at a distance using the push kick.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by McDade.
Christ throws a good cross that connects.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick from McDade, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade avoids the head kick by Christ.
McDade is looking to counter punch.
Christ thumps McDade with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
McDade clobbers Christ with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDade catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a leg kick but McDade sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a thumping low kick.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDade cracks Christ with an open hand slap.
Christ throws a leg kick
and McDade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christ. Christ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christ scores with a jab. McDade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
Christ throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
McDade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Christ.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDade throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Christ throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Christ throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws the kick towards the body but McDade avoids it.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christ on the side of the head.
McDade avoids the head kick by Christ.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Christ. McDade shrugs it off though.
A big right from Christ misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
McDade misses with a body kick.
McDade backing away here, and Christ unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by McDade.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ throws a head kick that misses
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDade thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade 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.
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christ might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDade has got the better of the exchanges.
McDade catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a head kick.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
McDade throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDade. That's going to slow Christ down.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ slips under a jab from McDade.
McDade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
Christ throws a body kick that misses.
Christ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDade on the side of the head.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade slips a straight right by Christ.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDade.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Christ.
McDade closes the distance and clinches.
McDade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ throws the kick towards the body but McDade avoids it.
Christ misses with a double jab.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDade forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Christ.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade misses with a punch to the body.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDade can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Christ breaks from the clinch.
McDade misses with a right hand
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ looks for the body kick but McDade saw that one coming.
Christ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDade connects with a nice looking jab.
McDade misses the jab.
Christ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
McDade is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ jabs McDade right on the nose. McDade blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Christ throws a solid leg kick but McDade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christ.
A quick step to the side and McDade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Christ throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from McDade.
Christ throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ is looking to slow McDade down with leg kicks.
McDade scores with a hook to the body. Christ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
McDade lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by McDade - just one landing.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade misses with a body punch.
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands a right hand.
McDade lands with a left to the head.
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ wants to stall.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but McDade gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
A short right from McDade.
McDade manages to break the clinch.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDade thinks about countering with a head kick.
McDade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and McDade moves out of range easily.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
McDade moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from McDade.
The crowd cheers as McDade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
Christ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christ misses with a body shot
and McDade counters with a body kick that stops Christ in his tracks momentarily.
McDade with a nice calf kick.
McDade connects with a single shot there.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Christ goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
McDade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Christ misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christ lands with a kick to the temple. McDade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
McDade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDade scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Christ motions for McDade to come forward. Christ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
McDade throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Christ avoids the head kick by McDade.
McDade avoids the head kick by Christ.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Christ misses with a hook
and McDade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McDade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DA Real (ranked 1020 p4p, 2834 weight class) and Katelynn Arby (ranked 128 p4p, 314 weight class). Arby has chosen Sweet But Psycho as his entrance music. Katelynn Arby has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DA Real's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DA Real!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Real finds it's way through Arby's defenses.
Arby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Real pinned against the cage. Real gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Real on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arby fails with the takedown.
Arby fails with the takedown.
DA Real has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katelynn Arby.
Arby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Real doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby prevents Real from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Real has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arby is working for a submission of some sort.
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Real has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Real sees it coming and defends easily.
Arby is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Real has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arby is working away from the top position though.
Real controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arby has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Real defend it? Arby steps over the head and cranks it - Real is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Arby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby!
A very excited looking Katelynn Arby rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 333 p4p, 992 weight class) and Senger Line (ranked 49 p4p, 140 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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5 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niaz is controlling the pace.
Line is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well.
Line wants to get back to full guard but Niaz has passed into side control.
Niaz trying to control the position but Line is working away.
Line tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Line wants to control but Niaz postures up.
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.
Niaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Line rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Niaz's guard! Nice work there by Line!
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Line is working Niaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Line.
Line is in close to Niaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Line passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Line drops an elbow to the side of Niaz's head.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Niaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Line stacks Niaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Line!
Niaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Niaz trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line 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.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Niaz.
Line throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Niaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Line manages to get underhooks.
Niaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Line won't allow it.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Line won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Line breaks from the clinch.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.
Niaz is pushing Line up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Niaz jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niaz tightens his grip and picks Line up, before dumping him to the ground. Line manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Niaz is aware though and is defending well.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick Niaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Line circles away easily
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Niaz! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Niaz to his feet! Niaz is in big trouble!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz jumps into guard, dragging Line to the mat.
Line is in close to Niaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Line is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Line counters with an outside leg kick.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Line.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a nice looking combination but Niaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Line enables Niaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Line manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Niaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Niaz pushing down on Line's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Line is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Line knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Line gets back to full guard.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Niaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line has an active guard here but Niaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niaz trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niaz controlling the action here.
Line is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Line misses with a low kick as Niaz jumps back.
Line misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dick Niaz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Niaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Niaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niaz gets a double leg takedown into Line's guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Line manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Niaz is trying to control the position but Line postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Line working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is looking for a triangle here but Line uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Line working the ground and pound.
Niaz tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
Line lands a nice forearm strike.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Niaz is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Line's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Line winds up and cracks Niaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Niaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz actively working from the bottom here.
Niaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Niaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Line's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Line's back!
Line trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Niaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Line is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is trying to break free.
Line fending off the submission attempt from Niaz.
Niaz is hanging on to Line's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line fending off the submission attempt from Niaz.
Niaz not allowing Line to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Line defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Senger Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Niaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz misses with a takedown
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niaz! Line lets Niaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
Line feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niaz sprawling to the canvas! Niaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Line finish him?!
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!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crack! Line connects with the perfect overhand right and Niaz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Line!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Senger Line!
Senger Line is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Senger Line 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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hype
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