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WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Wellington (ranked 4768 p4p, 4760 weight class) and Kenny Wells (ranked 552 p4p, 550 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Wells!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wells sprawls well. Wells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellington gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wells's waist but Wells gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wellington off to one side.
Wells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wellington swivels and escapes.
Wells gets caught napping as Wellington dives in and scores a takedown. Wells manages to retain guard.
Wells manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellington gets a clinch.
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wellington takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wells wants to stall.
Wellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Wellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wells dives in and grabs Wellington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wellington pushes down on Wells's head and hops out.
Wellington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wells sprawls and moves away.
Wells moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Wells stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wells wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Wellington.
Wellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wells defends it nicely.
Wellington goes for a double leg but Wells avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wells continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wells jumps into guard, dragging Wellington to the mat.
Wellington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wells is proving hard to escape from.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wells looking to control.
Wells has his hands on Wellington's head, controlling the position.
Wellington preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throwing strikes but missing.
Wellington controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wellington takes the fight into the clinch.
Wells misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wellington.
Wells tries to pull guard but Wellington holds him up against the cage and eventually Wells drops back down to his feet.
Wells is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wells blocks the elbow strike.
Wells manages to break the clinch.
Wells is looking to land body kicks.
Wells throws a push kick but Wellington slaps the foot to one side.
Wells tries for a takedown but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wellington blocks a low kick nicely.
Wells shoots for a double leg takedown but Wellington sprawls well. He's pushed Wells's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wells shoots in for a takedown but Wellington shows good takedown defense.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt
and Wells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellington moves into the clinch.
Wells misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Ken Wellington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wellington lands a jab to Wells's midsection.
Wellington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt.
Wells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wells somewhat.
Wellington misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wellington is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells is looking to control Wellington's arms but Wellington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wells has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells looking for a takedown.
Wells is trying to pull guard but Wellington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ken Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Wells.
Wellington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wellington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wells is defending well for now.
Wellington jumps guard but Wells stands there with Wellington around his waist. Wellington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wellington goes for a takedown attempt but Wells pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wellington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wells.
Wellington moves into the clinch.
Wellington is trying to pull guard but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington has Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wells tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wells fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington tries to pull guard but Wells won't allow it.
Wellington pulls Wells into guard.
Wells looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wells is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wells wants to take the fight to the mat but Wellington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington breaks from the clinch.
Ken Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellington closes the distance and pushes Wells back into the cage.
Wellington avoiding damage as Wells throws knees to the body.
Wellington pulls guard effortlessly.
Wellington working a defensive guard but Wells passes into half guard.
Wellington is trying to stand up here but Wells is controlling him well.
Wellington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wellington trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is looking to improve his position.
Wellington is trying to control but can't.
Wells sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wellington defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington moves into full guard.
Wells controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wellington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wells tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wellington defends well and Wells ends up having to push Wellington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wellington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wells.
Wellington darts in looking for a takedown but Wells gets double underhooks and turns Wellington into the cage.
Wells is trying to maintain a safe position but Wellington gets an underhook and turns Wells into the cage.
Wellington prevents the takedown attempt.
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?
Wellington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wells swivels and escapes.
Wells shoots in but no luck this time.
Ken Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Wells.
Wells throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wells.
Wells wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wellington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wellington wants a takedown but no success here.
Wellington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Wellington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wellington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wellington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wellington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wells preventing the sweep.
Wells stands and steps away. Wellington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wells misses with a kick to the body.
Wellington shoots in for a double leg but Wells sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wells fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wellington is looking to counter the offense by Wells and move into the clinch.
Wells tries to clinch but Wellington moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington tries to counter with a takedown but Wells is quick to defend against it.
Wells shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wellington defends it nicely.
Wellington throwing a counter right hand but Wells manages to avoid it.
Wells cracks Wellington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wellington dives in for a single leg takedown but Wells sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wells pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wellington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wells counters by moving into the clinch.
Wellington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wells to keep the fight standing.
Wells wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellington won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wellington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells moves in looking to clinch but Wellington pushes him off.
Wellington slaps away a takedown attempt from Wells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wellington tries to clinch but Wells is having none of it.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wellington throws a combination that misses
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wells wants to clinch up but Wellington keeps it at a distance.
Wells avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wells throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wellington has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington wants a takedown but no success here.
Wells jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wellington walks away with a smile on his face. Wells gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wells but Wells pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells wants to clinch.
Wellington darts in looking for a takedown but Wells gets double underhooks and turns Wellington into the cage.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellington tries for a takedown but Wells circles away easily
and Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenny Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Wellington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 It looks like Ken Wellington has been cut.
Wells leaves Wellington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Wells.
I think Wellington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Lyle (ranked 4767 p4p, 4736 weight class) and Terrance Lilly (ranked 468 p4p, 466 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Lilly!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilly leaves Lyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Lilly jumps guard but Lyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lyle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyle is defending well for now.
Lyle tries to pull guard but Lilly won't allow it.
Lilly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle jumps guard but Lilly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Lyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle stops a takedown attempt from Lilly.
Lyle jumps into guard, dragging Lilly to the mat.
Lilly prevents Lyle from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilly is stalling in the full guard.
Lilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lilly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lilly misses with a body kick.
Lyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lyle looks for the body kick but Lilly saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Lilly. No joy for Lyle on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lilly rushes Lyle and presses him up against the cage.
Lilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lyle darts in and clinches Lilly up against the cage.
Lilly manages to break the clinch.
Lilly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lilly somewhat.
Lilly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyle tries to counter by clinching up but Lilly breaks away and moves out of range.
Lyle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lyle misses with a takedown attempt - Lilly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lilly.
Lyle throws a big counter combination but Lilly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is looking to clinch.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lilly as he jumps to the side.
Lilly darts in looking for a takedown but Lyle gets double underhooks and turns Lilly into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Lilly as Lyle shoots in.
Lilly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lyle is looking to clinch.
Lyle checks a leg kick.
Lyle leaves Lilly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lyle throws a sloppy head kick and Lilly moves out of range easily.
Lilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilly has closed the distance and engaged Lyle in a clinch.
Lilly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lyle smiles and moves away.
Lyle is looking to clinch.
Lilly shoots in but Lyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lilly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lilly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lilly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lyle prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lilly manages to pull guard.
Lyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyle is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Lilly 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.
Lyle has managed to clinch.
Lyle jumps guard but Lilly stands there with Lyle around his waist. Lyle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lilly wants to take the fight to the mat but Lyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lilly fails to pull guard.
Lyle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lilly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terry Lyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Lilly.
Lilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Terrance Lilly has been cut.
Lilly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lilly wants it to stay on the feet.
Lyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terry Lyle is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lilly.
Lyle has a takedown stuffed.
Lyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lilly tries to avoid it but Lyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lilly to the ground. Lilly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lilly feints the counter takedown.
Lilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyle. Lyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Lilly moves into the clinch.
Lilly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lilly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyle sprawls well. Lyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lilly gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilly lands with a nice body punch.
Lyle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lilly slaps away a takedown attempt from Lyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lilly goes for a double leg but Lyle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lyle continues to drive forward.
Lilly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lyle circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lyle.
Lilly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle closes the distance and clinches.
Lilly tries to pull guard but Lyle holds him up against the cage and eventually Lilly drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lilly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lyle tries to clinch up.
Lyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lilly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyle somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Lilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Lyle.
Lilly throws a combination that misses
and Lyle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lilly slaps away a takedown attempt from Lyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lilly dives in and grabs Lyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyle pushes down on Lilly's head and hops out.
Lyle attempts a counter takedown but Lilly avoids it well and moves away.
Lyle looks for a takedown but Lilly sprawls well.
Lilly scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Lilly tries to sprawl out of it but Lyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lilly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terrance Lilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Terrance Lilly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch lands to the side of Lilly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lilly looks to land a body kick but Lyle moved away.
Lilly darts in looking for a takedown but Lyle gets double underhooks and turns Lilly into the cage.
Lilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lilly.
Lilly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lilly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Terry Lyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Lilly.
Lyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lilly's waist but Lilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyle off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyle misses with a double jab.
Lilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyle tries to break free but Lilly pushes him back against the cage.
Terrance Lilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilly jumps guard.
Lyle throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyle stays in close to Lilly's body and controls the position.
Lyle trying to control but Lilly is working from the bottom.
Lilly controls Lyle momentarily but Lyle frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lilly is looking for a triangle but Lyle pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyle is looking to clinch but Lilly is avoiding it.
Lilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lilly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyle tries to clinch up.
Lyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lilly.
Lilly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lyle as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyle drops Lilly with a beautiful combination! Lilly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lyle is looking for the KO!
Lyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lyle misses with a few strikes there.
Lilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown but Lilly shows good takedown defense.
Lilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Lilly sprawls well. He's pushed Lyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lilly as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lilly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lyle tries to avoid it but Lilly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lyle to the ground. Lyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilly has Lyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Lilly breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lilly is struggling to control the position.
Lyle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lilly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lyle is defending well.
Lyle letting Lilly take a breather here.
Terry Lyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Lilly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyle pushes off an throws an elbow but Lilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Lyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lilly 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sins (ranked 3511 p4p, 24869 weight class) and Derrick Gawain (ranked 436 p4p, 611 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Sins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Gawain!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Gawain misses.
Gawain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sins.
Sins catches Gawain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Gawain.
Sins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gawain.
Gawain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gawain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sins's head.
Gawain seems to be working for a kimura but Sins defends the submission attempt.
Sins tries to roll over but Gawain keeps him under control.
Gawain is trying to work for a kimura but Sins is defending well.
Sins's coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sins trying to control here.
Gawain uses his free foot to push down on Sins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sins.
Gawain moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins can't escape the position.
Gawain working for a choke but Sins is defending well.
Gawain is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sins taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gawain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Gawain!
Derrick Gawain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Williams (ranked 3721 p4p, 6232 weight class) and Ailin Trills (ranked 413 p4p, 494 weight class). Trills has chosen HonestKey- What My Life For as his entrance music. Ailin Trills will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ailin Trills!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Trills.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Trills sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Trills.
Trills lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trills counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Trills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries for a takedown but Trills circles away easily
and Trills counters with a leg kick.
Trills wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trills lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trills looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trills trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trills's head.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trills is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams working over Trills with some ground and pound. Trills looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trills looking for submissions off his back.
Trills taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams prevents Trills from improving his position.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
 Trills is rocked!
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trills defending well though.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Trills's head.
Trills is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Trills has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trills's head.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Trills is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trills taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trills's head.
Williams lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Trills quite badly. Trills pulls Williams in close trying to recover. Williams postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Trills on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Trills doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papi Chichilla (ranked 2593 p4p, 3163 weight class) and Ty Little (ranked 309 p4p, 363 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papi Chichilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ty Little!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Little scores with a nice right hand.
Chichilla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Little.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Little!
Little misses with an uppercut. Chichilla saw that one coming.
Little has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Little there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chichilla throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little misses with an uppercut
and Chichilla counters with a stiff right hand.
Chichilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chichilla was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chichilla with a body shot.
Little throws a body punch but Chichilla moves out of range.
Chichilla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Little's head.
Little scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Little misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Little catches Chichilla right on the button with a cross.
Little throws a hook but Chichilla blocks it.
Chichilla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Little takes one to the chin there.
Chichilla blocks a jab.
Chichilla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Chichilla.
Little misses with a takedown attempt
and Chichilla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chichilla throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
Little looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Little works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chichilla checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chichilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Little fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chichilla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Little paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little throws the left hand but Chichilla avoids the punch easily.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Chichilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
Chichilla stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Little misses with a hook.
Chichilla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chichilla drops his hands momentarily and Little takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chichilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little throws out the jab.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chichilla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Little works the jab nicely.
Little is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chichilla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chichilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Little misses with a double jab.
Little throws a jab when Chichilla was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chichilla misses the target.
Little circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chichilla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chichilla misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Little was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chichilla misses with a low kick.
Chichilla misses with a wild body shot.
Little takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Little has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Little fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chichilla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Little staying out of range there.
Little throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chichilla.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chichilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Little clobbers Chichilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chichilla walks into a left hand.
Little looks to land a left hand but Chichilla moved out of range nicely.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Little uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chichilla.
A little jabbing left from Little on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little scores with a decent looking hook.
Chichilla moves away from the strike by Little.
A quick step to the side and Chichilla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little to score with a decent uppercut.
Chichilla looks to throw the jab but Little is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little works Chichilla's body with a nice hook.
Little misses with a lunging right hand
and Chichilla counters with a nice uppercut.
Chichilla moves forwards but Little connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chichilla misses with a hook.
Little might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chichilla lands with a cross.
We've been informed that Little has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Little looks to land a left hand but Chichilla moved out of range nicely.
Chichilla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Little on the side of the head.
Little misses with a right hand
and Little takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Little.
A counter left hand to the body from Chichilla misses its target.
Chichilla throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ty Little has been cut.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Little misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little throws a hook but Chichilla avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Little.
Little throws a leg kick
enabling Chichilla to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ty Little will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ty Little's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chichilla lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Chichilla.
Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Chichilla.
Little shoots for a takedown but Chichilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Little swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Little moves forwards but Chichilla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Chichilla misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
Little misses with a jab to the body
and Chichilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little misses with a straight left.
Little misses the jab.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Chichilla walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little lands the left hand.
Chichilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Little's hands.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Little.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little throws a poor cross that misses
and Chichilla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little scores with a jab. Chichilla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chichilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little scores with a shot to the body.
Chichilla throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Chichilla moves away from the strike by Little.
Chichilla tries to clinch but Little moves out of range.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Chichilla.
Little throws a leg kick but Chichilla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chichilla throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Chichilla missing with a left hand there. Little was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little throws a jab but it's blocked by Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Chichilla loads up on a big right hand but Little slips the punch.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chichilla moves away.
Chichilla moves out of range as Little strikes.
It looked like Chichilla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Little.
Chichilla misses with a low kick.
Little throws a jab when Chichilla was well out of range.
Chichilla takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Little on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Little misses with a two punch combination.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chichilla digs a good hook to Little's body.
Little throws out a loose jab but Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chichilla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chichilla, as that shot connected.
Chichilla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Little lands a really nice looking cross but Chichilla seems unphased.
Chichilla swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Chichilla defending well as Little loads up on a big left hand.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Chichilla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little throws a leg kick but Chichilla moved away.
Chichilla with a hook.
Little scores with a nice head shot.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chichilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Chichilla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chichilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chichilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Little misses with a series of wild punches.
Chichilla connects with a right hand. Little shakes it off.
Chichilla swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Chichilla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla slips a jab from Little.
Sloppy strikes from Little. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little lands with a cross.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Chichilla.
Chichilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little misses with a wild combination.
Chichilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Ty Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Little avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Little lands a really nice looking cross but Chichilla seems unphased.
Chichilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chichilla tried to counter with a leg kick but Little avoided it.
A jab from Little finds it's way through Chichilla's defenses.
Chichilla defending well as Little loads up on a big left hand.
Little misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Chichilla misses the target.
Chichilla moves out of range of the strikes.
Chichilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Little showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ty Little's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Little avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Little lands a really nice looking cross but Chichilla seems unphased.
Little loads up on a big right hand but Chichilla slips the punch.
Chichilla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chichilla misses with a straight right.
Chichilla misses with a wild body shot.
Little scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Little avoids the punch easily.
Chichilla lands a lovely overhand right.
Chichilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Little is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Little lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chichilla doesn't seem phased though.
Chichilla throws a leg kick but Little sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Chichilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chichilla throws a hook but Little blocks it.
Chichilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chichilla tries to clinch up but Little circles away and keeps his distance.
Chichilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichilla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Little misses with a lunging right hand
and Little takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chichilla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Little misses with a lunging right hand
and Chichilla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Little thinking.
Chichilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Chichilla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Little wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Little! But no joy.
Chichilla connects with a leg kick.
Little misses with a left hand
and Chichilla counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Chichilla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little misses with a few strikes there.
Little misses with an uppercut
and Chichilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little misses with a right hand
and Chichilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Ty Little's cut even more.
Little misses with a hook.
Chichilla moves out of range as Little strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla misses the shot to the body.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Chichilla misses its target.
Little lands a jab to the head.
Little throws a hook to the side of Chichilla's head but Chichilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Little throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Little darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Little throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chichilla counters with an outside leg kick.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Chichilla moves away and avoids it.
Little looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
Little misses with a hook. Chichilla ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Little misses.
Little misses with a few strikes there.
Chichilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chichilla lands with a shot to the body.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
Little misses with a hook
and Chichilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little misses with a hook. Chichilla ducked under it nicely.
Little lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chichilla circles away quickly and effectively.
Chichilla slips under a jab.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Little misses.
A big left from Little misses.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Little throws a combination that misses
and Chichilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papi Chichilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Little lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chichilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Little lands a jab to the nose.
Little uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chichilla has time to react.
Chichilla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Little at a distance.
Jab, jab by Chichilla - just one landing.
Little throws a series of punches but Chichilla moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little avoids a kick to the body.
Chichilla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
Chichilla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Little throws the left hand but Chichilla avoids the punch easily.
Little swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Little moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Chichilla misses.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Chichilla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Little thinking.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target.
Chichilla lands a right hook to the body.
Chichilla slips a straight right by Little.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
Little is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chichilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Little looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ty Little is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chichilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chichilla takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little slips a jab from Chichilla.
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Papi Chichilla.
Well Little has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Little!
After the fight, Ty Little was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kadurov (ranked 1818 p4p, 3223 weight class) and Benjamin Walton (ranked 250 p4p, 405 weight class). Rustam Kadurov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Kadurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Walton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadurov tries for a takedown but Walton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kadurov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walton 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov is working Walton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walton working a defensive guard here.
Walton is pulling down on Kadurov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kadurov, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kadurov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Walton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kadurov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Kadurov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walton.
Nice jab there from Kadurov.
Walton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kadurov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walton is looking to clinch but Kadurov is avoiding it.
Kadurov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walton to the ground. Kadurov is now in Walton's guard.
Walton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kadurov has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Walton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Kadurov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kadurov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton seems a little lost for a moment, as Kadurov dominates the positioning.
Walton is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kadurov.
Walton is looking to reverse the position.
Walton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kadurov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Walton looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!
Kadurov misses with a head shot.
Walton is squirming around, avoiding Kadurov's attempts to control the action.
Kadurov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kadurov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Walton is now in Kadurov's guard. A big mistake from Kadurov there, giving up the dominant position!
Walton preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kadurov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kadurov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kadurov lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kadurov.
Kadurov backing away here, and Walton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walton.
Walton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walton manages to break the clinch.
Walton drives through and clinches with Kadurov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov prevents a body shot from Walton.
Walton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walton clinches up with Kadurov and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton is pushing Kadurov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Kadurov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kadurov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kadurov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kadurov looks to land a left hand but Walton moved out of range nicely.
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kadurov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kadurov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kadurov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walton to the mat! Walton manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Walton keeps moving.
Kadurov lands a couple of digs.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walton's head.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walton's head.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kadurov postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kadurov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walton wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kadurov postures up in Walton's guard and throws a big left but Walton blocks it.
Kadurov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walton is looking to clinch but Kadurov is avoiding it.
Walton looks to throw the jab but Kadurov is out of range.
Kadurov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kadurov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov scores with punches from side control.
Walton wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walton can do to turn this around?
Walton is being controlled here.
Walton tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kadurov easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kadurov lands a jab to the nose.
Walton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kadurov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walton down.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Walton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov is working Walton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Walton prevents Kadurov from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Walton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benjamin Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadurov working away.
Walton is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Kadurov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walton, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kadurov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov throwing strikes but Walton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kadurov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kadurov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kadurov regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov tries to roll over but Walton keeps him under control.
Kadurov gets back to full guard.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kadurov is trying to control the position but Walton postures up.
Kadurov being controlled here, momentarily.
Walton stopping the sweep attempt from Kadurov.
Kadurov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walton's guard.
Walton looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov is stalling in the full guard.
Kadurov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kadurov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walton seems keen to control Kadurov's posture.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadurov is looking to work some ground and pound but Walton has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kadurov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Carden (ranked 1798 p4p, 2750 weight class) and Nick Mullen (ranked 234 p4p, 324 weight class). Carden comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Carden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carden throws an overhand right that lands on Mullen's shoulder, as Mullen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Mullen.
Mullen with the counter takedown but Carden avoids it easily.
Mullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mullen walks into a jab.
Carden scores with a hook.
Carden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mullen's hands.
Mullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mullen tries to counter it with a takedown but Carden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen shoots in for a double leg but Carden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown but Carden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Carden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Mullen.
Mullen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carden moves into the clinch successfully.
Carden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen working aggressively here.
Carden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carden as Mullen tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Carden.
Mullen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carden with a knee to the head.
Mullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Carden.
Still in the clinch, Carden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carden.
Carden is leaning against Mullen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carden lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Carden on the inside.
Mullen has picked Carden up - he's going for a ride! Mullen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carden gets back to full guard.
Mullen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mullen wants to pass the guard but Carden is keeping the position.
Carden looking for a sweep. Not yet Carden, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen postures up.
Carden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullen manages to get himself to full guard.
Carden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is trying to control the position but Carden postures up.
Carden is in close to Mullen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mullen working for a triangle but Carden defends it easily.
Carden works over Mullen with some ground and pound from guard.
Mullen trying to keep a closed guard but Carden is proving a slippery customer.
Mullen wants to sweep but no luck.
Carden stands up over Mullen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mullen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mullen working for a triangle but Carden defends it easily.
Mullen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carden postures up in Mullen's guard and throws a big left but Mullen blocks it.
Mullen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carden's guard.
Mullen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carden!
Mullen is trying to control Carden's posture but Carden avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carden shoots in looking for a takedown. Mullen tries to sprawl out of it but Carden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mullen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mullen closes the distance and clinches up with Carden, looking for a takedown. Mullen pushes Carden against the cage but Carden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mullen tries to move into range but Carden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carden throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mullen is defended easily by Carden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws a body shot but no joy.
Carden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Mullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen closes the distance and clinches up with Carden, looking for a takedown. Mullen pushes Carden against the cage but Carden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mullen moves into the clinch.
Carden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullen can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carden.
Mullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Carden.
Mullen stalling in the clinch.
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden effectively controlling the action here.
Carden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mullen.
Mullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Carden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden cracks Mullen with a nice body shot.
Carden is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mullen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carden to the mat. Carden regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nick Mullen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mullen looking for submissions off his back.
Carden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Carden in his half guard.
Mullen actively working from the bottom here.
Carden winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carden winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mullen controlling the position for now.
Carden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carden winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mullen wants to control but Carden is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carden with shots to the head and body - Mullen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mullen is looking to get to half guard.
Mullen regains half guard.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Mullen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carden throwing strikes but missing.
Mullen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carden lands with a good body shot.
Carden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas Carden is winning the standup battle so far.
Carden misses with an uppercut. Mullen saw that one coming.
Mullen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carden!
Mullen taking a break here but Carden is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carden's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden is refusing to be controlled, as Mullen sits in half guard.
Mullen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mullen dominating with strikes here.
Mullen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carden is looking to escape.
Mullen lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carden wants to control but Mullen is having none of it.
Carden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mullen trying to control but Carden is having none of it.
Carden can't escape the position.
Mullen unloading with bombs!
Carden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nick Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullen controlling the pace for now.
Mullen wants to control the pace but Carden is squirming around nicely.
Mullen prevents Carden from getting the reversal.
Mullen throwing strikes here but Carden is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mullen is trying to control here but Carden has managed to regain half guard.
Carden is refusing to be controlled, as Mullen sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mullen moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Mullen crashes against the mat.
Mullen swings around for an armbar but Carden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mullen's guard.
Mullen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas Carden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carden is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carden!
As Thomas Carden got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 1482 p4p, 5403 weight class) and Ridley Scott (ranked 206 p4p, 559 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ridley Scott!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Chai catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott walks into a jab.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scott trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Scott stands up over Chai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott working some strikes from top position.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scott advances to half guard.
Scott prevents Chai from improving his position.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chai controlling the position for now.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Scott is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Scott throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ridley Scott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It looks like Chai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chai jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Ridley Scott has been cut.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Chai lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Chai with a jab.
Donk. Chai catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scott quickly recovers to half guard.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ridley Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Chai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chai is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai looking to finish with strikes here!
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chai tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Chai scoring with strikes but Scott is staying in there.
Chai scoring with strikes but Scott is staying in there.
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Chai landing shots from mount.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai with a couple of short strikes.
Scott is in a horrible position here. Chai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Scott is rocked!
Chai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Scott because Chai loaded up on that one.
Chai unloading with bombs!
Scott tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ridley Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for Chai.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Scott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scott moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Ridley Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai avoids the body shot from Scott.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
A big left from Scott misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Jab by Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scott misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridley Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai with a jab.
Scott has managed to clinch.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Scott with a big uppercut! Scott tries to clinch up but Chai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Scott to the mat! Scott covers up and Chai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shahriyar Chai!
Our winner, Shahriyar Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 1410 p4p, 2671 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 92 p4p, 163 weight class). Gomi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Only Thing The Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Chai catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai slips under a jab.
Gomi takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Gomi throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
A big right from Gomi misses.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Gomi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomi.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai cracks Gomi with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomi back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Gomi down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Gomi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomi's head.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai is looking to slow Gomi down with leg kicks.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai slips a jab from Gomi.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Chai lands.
Gomi lands an overhand right.
Gomi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai thumps Gomi with a low kick.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomi momentarily.
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Gomi both land. Nice combination.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomi scores with a nice right hand.
Gomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Chai.
Gomi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Gomi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi throws a shot to the body.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomi swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai slips a straight right by Gomi.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Gomi misses the jab.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Gomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Chai cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chai moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai keeps Gomi at a distance using the push kick.
Chai defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Gomi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai jabs at Gomi's body.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Chai slips a jab from Gomi.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai connects with the punch.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chai scores with a jab.
Gomi lands with a cross.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Chai.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Chai slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomi's head.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Gomi connects with a single shot there.
Chai throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Chai lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai jabs Gomi right on the nose. Gomi blinks but takes it well.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomi eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Gomi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gomi finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Gomi down.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai is looking to slow Gomi down with leg kicks.
Chai defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomi should have avoided that one.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Chai catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Gomi down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Chai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gomi if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai swinging wildly here.
It looked like Gomi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai lands a head shot.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Gomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai lands a jab.
Gomi throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
After winning the bout, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iranian Hulk (ranked 1580 p4p, 1294 weight class) and Alexei Thorgard (ranked 192 p4p, 157 weight class). Iranian Hulk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iranian Hulk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexei Thorgard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hulk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thorgard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulk is in Thorgard's guard.
Thorgard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hulk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hulk trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk won't allow Thorgard to sweep him here.
Hulk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hulk throws a big elbow that misses.
Hulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hulk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorgard defending well though.
Hulk wants to pass the guard but Thorgard is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Thorgard is staying active underneath Hulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thorgard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hulk is looking for a kimura here.
Hulk moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hulk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulk working the ground and pound but Thorgard is defending the strikes.
Hulk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hulk trying to control the action but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hulk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thorgard struggling a bit here.
Hulk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thorgard regains half guard, as Hulk was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thorgard sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard is looking for a sweep. Hulk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hulk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hulk trying to control from Thorgard's half guard. Thorgard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk throwing strikes from guard but Thorgard blocks nicely.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iranian Hulk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard shows good takedown defense.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorgard pinned against the cage. Thorgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard stuffs the takedown.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorgard pinned against the cage. Thorgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Thorgard as Hulk shoots in.
Hulk closes the distance and clinches up with Thorgard, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes Thorgard against the cage but Thorgard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hulk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hulk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thorgard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk distracts Thorgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hulk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hulk wants to control from the top but Thorgard keeps moving.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorgard is on top in guard.
Hulk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hulk is trying to control the position but Thorgard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hulk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thorgard escapes and throws Hulk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Iranian Hulk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hulk is not content to let Thorgard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hulk or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorgard, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard leaves Hulk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk darts in looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets double underhooks and turns Hulk into the cage.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorgard lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thorgard - that landed with a thud.
Hulk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hulk goes for a takedown attempt but Thorgard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hulk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorgard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hulk somewhat.
Hulk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes.
Thorgard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorgard wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Thorgard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hulk gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorgard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hulk lands strikes from half guard.
Hulk wants to free his trapped foot but Thorgard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hulk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thorgard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt - Thorgard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorgard to the mat! Thorgard manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hulk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulk with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard 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.
Thorgard trying to control the position.
Thorgard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hulk trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hulk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorgard's waist but Thorgard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hulk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexei Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorgard defends it nicely.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorgard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hulk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Hulk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hulk! Thorgard lets Hulk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Hulk is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard shows good takedown defense.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Oh Hulk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hulk seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hulk is defended easily by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes.
Iranian Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk darts in looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets double underhooks and turns Hulk into the cage.
Hulk wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard manages to get underhooks.
Hulk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Hulk controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hulk shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorgard sprawls well. He's pushed Hulk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hulk! Thorgard lets Hulk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hulk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexei Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk with a poor takedown
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thorgard defends well and Hulk ends up having to push Thorgard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hulk.
Thorgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thorgard is pressed up against the cage. Hulk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorgard down to the mat. Thorgard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Thorgard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorgard defends it nicely.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorgard but Thorgard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Iranian Hulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorgard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Alexei Thorgard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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