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ENIGMA 175 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 1174 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 110 p4p, 99 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Evans wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
A punch lands to the side of Evans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
We've been hearing reports that Evans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Evans's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Evans gets to mount! Sitsongrit was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans breaks from Sitsongrit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Evans misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Evans unloads with some shots from mount but Sitsongrit bucks and avoids them well.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit taking shots to the head.
Evans 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.
The referee warns Sitsongrit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Evans tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a big shot there that rocks Sitsongrit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans scoring with strikes but Sitsongrit is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Sitsongrit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
Evans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sitsongrit looks a forlorn figure.
Evans avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Evans prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Evans working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
Evans prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
Sitsongrit controls the position.
I really don't envy Evans right now.
Sitsongrit controls the action.
Evans looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Evans ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Sitsongrit from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Evans stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Evans can't escape the position.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evans gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping hold of Sitsongrit's head, controlling as best he can.
Evans wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Evans wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Evans striking off his back.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Evans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit pushes Evans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Graham (ranked 2722 p4p, 1776 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 348 p4p, 241 weight class). Roberto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samba de Roda kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Roberto lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graham.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Roberto has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roberto.
A shot in the inside from Roberto.
Roberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberto to keep the fight standing.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land.
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Roberto has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberto misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberto to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Graham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roberto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graham.
Roberto working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is looking for a sweep.
Roberto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Roberto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graham, pushing him back against the cage.
Graham tries to pull guard but Roberto holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
Roberto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Roberto throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberto smiles and moves away.
Roberto moves into range and clinches up with Graham.
Graham prevents a body shot from Roberto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham jumps guard but Roberto stands there with Graham around his waist. Graham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Graham.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Roberto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grahams head.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
 Graham is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Roberto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberto blocks a body shot from Graham.
A nice left hand lands by Roberto.
Roberto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberto lands a big right hand that drops Graham! The killer instinct kicks in and Roberto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Roberto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Roberto!
After winning the bout, Paulo Roberto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 2999 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Rafa Peziev (ranked 184 p4p, 153 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gomi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Only Thing They Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST. Rafa Peziev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafa Peziev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peziev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomi throws the left hand but Peziev avoids the punch easily.
Peziev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Peziev ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Peziev shoots in but Gomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pezievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Rafa Peziev has been cut.
Rafa Peziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peziev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomi as he connects with a hook.
Peziev shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Peziev moved out of range.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peziev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev moves into the clinch.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Peziev has the dominant position.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Peziev has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi breaks from the clinch.
Peziev shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peziev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peziev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peziev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully.
Peziev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peziev stops Gomi from standing up.
Gomi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Peziev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Peziev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Peziev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi wants to stand up but Peziev is controlling him.
Peziev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peziev wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
Gomi is wriggling around but Peziev manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is not content to let Peziev control the position.
Peziev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomi's coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Peziev is controlling him well.
Gomi tries to kick Peziev off in order to stand up. Peziev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Peziev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomi's legs.
Peziev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomi tries to escape but Peziev is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peziev tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Peziev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomi is trying to buck Peziev off.
Peziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well.
Peziev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomi defending against the ground and pound.
Peziev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomi's legs.
Peziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peziev prevents Gomi from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peziev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomi is pushing Peziev's head away, looking to escape. Peziev manages to hold on to the position though.
Peziev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peziev tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Gomi is pushing Peziev's head away, looking to escape. Peziev manages to hold on to the position though.
Peziev is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomi is defending well.
Gomi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peziev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Peziev tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Peziev 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Peziev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafa Peziev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peziev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peziev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peziev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peziev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomi cracks a nice hook into Peziev's ribs.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peziev.
Hiroshi Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Peziev tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a left and a right that stings Peziev.
Gomi keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peziev tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Peziev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peziev avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Peziev wants to clinch
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Peziev is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peziev drives through and clinches with Gomi against the cage.
Gomi breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomi.
Peziev goes for a double leg but Gomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomi continues to drive forward.
Peziev fails with the takedown.
Peziev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Peziev ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peziev shoots and misses
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peziev slips under a jab.
Peziev moves into range and clinches up with Gomi.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Peziev has the dominant position.
Gomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peziev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomi circles away.
Peziev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Peziev's shoulder, as Peziev tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Peziev avoids it well.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Peziev moves into the clinch.
Peziev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peziev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peziev lands with a right to the head.
Gomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peziev shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Peziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peziev has managed to clinch.
Gomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peziev goes for a double leg but Gomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomi continues to drive forward.
Peziev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Gomi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peziev.
Gomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peziev can do to turn this around?
Peziev tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Peziev is looking for the big counter here.
Gomi scores with a jab.
Peziev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Peziev ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Gomi does it's job there.
Peziev is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
A punch combination from Gomi misses.
Peziev looking to score a takedown here. Gomi is defending well but Peziev drives through and ends up in Gomi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peziev prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Peziev stands and throws Gomi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Peziev seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peziev on the ground.
Peziev is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomi is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peziev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Peziev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Peziev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafa Peziev'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!
Peziev tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi stuffs the takedown.
Peziev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peziev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peziev ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Peziev ducks right into an uppercut from Gomi.
Gomi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peziev throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Peziev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomi's guard.
Peziev won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peziev wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peziev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peziev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peziev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomi is keeping the position for now.
Peziev wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peziev moves to clinch but Gomi breaks away
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peziev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peziev is looking to clinch.
Peziev misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. Peziev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peziev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Peziev scores with a takedown into Gomi's guard.
Peziev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peziev looking to pass the guard.
Gomi wants to stand and escape but Peziev is having none of it.
Peziev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully.
Peziev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peziev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully.
Gomi wants to stand up but Peziev is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peziev pushing down on Gomi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Peziev is controlling him
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peziev.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Peziev wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Peziev is controlling him well.
Peziev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gomi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafa Peziev!
After winning the bout, Rafa Peziev 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miura Guts (ranked 2148 p4p, 2139 weight class) and Liam Higgins (ranked 74 p4p, 113 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Liam Higgins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miura Guts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Guts jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higgins lands a jab to the head.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guts at a distance.
A cross from Higgins lands.
 It looks like Miura Guts has been cut.
Good shot there by Higgins.
Guts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guts takes one to the side of the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Higgins enables Guts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Higgins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Higgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higgins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Guts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guts is looking to advance position but Higgins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Guts tries to reverse the position but Higgins maintains control.
Guts regains half guard.
Guts actively working from the bottom here.
Guts is looking to improve his position.
Guts 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Guts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guts looking for a sweep. Not yet Guts, not yet.
Guts is looking to sweep but instead, Higgins has passed into half guard.
Higgins prevents Guts from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guts 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Higgins has passed into side control.
Guts tries to bench press Higgins off him but Higgins keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guts is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Guts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Higgins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guts looking for a guillotine here but Higgins defends easily.
Guts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higgins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Higgins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higgins has managed to get both his arms back between Guts's legs - danger averted.
Guts looking for a sweep. Not yet Guts, not yet.
Guts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higgins won't allow Guts to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miura Guts's cut.
That's time! Guts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Guts is out of range.
Guts blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Guts tried to counter with a leg kick but Higgins avoided it.
Guts throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Guts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guts avoids a kick to the body.
Guts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guts. Guts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Higgins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liam Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guts goes for a double leg but Higgins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Higgins continues to drive forward.
Guts working aggressively here.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guts moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins misses with a combination
and Guts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Guts is out of range.
Guts half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guts scores with a shot to the body.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guts throws out the jab.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Guts should have avoided that one.
Higgins connects with a high kick.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Higgins and Guts goes tumbling to the canvas! Higgins follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Guts is rocked!
Miura Guts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oh Guts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guts looking for a sweep. Not yet Guts, not yet.
Guts seems to have got his legs back now.
Guts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Guts is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guts cracks Higgins with a solid left hand.
Guts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guts passes Higgins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guts works his way into side control.
Guts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Higgins, who protects the arm well.
Guts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Higgins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Higgins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins swings for the body but Guts moves out of range.
Guts throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guts.
Nice defenses there by Guts.
Higgins throws a body punch but Guts moves out of range.
Liam Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guts lands in his opponent's guard.
Guts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Higgins won't allow Guts to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guts works his way into full mount!
Guts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guts throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Higgins because Guts loaded up on that one.
Guts punching from mount but Higgins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guts is landing with some decent strikes but Higgins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miura Guts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miura Guts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guts.
An attempted straight right counter from Guts misses the target.
Higgins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guts on the side of the head.
Higgins knocks Guts to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Guts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Higgins's best efforts.
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!
Guts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guts tries to get to full guard but Higgins has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Higgins has picked Guts up and slammed him! Guts can't keep hold of the triangle and Higgins manages to pass to side control!
Higgins stands up.
Guts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guts drives through with a takedown into Higgins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Higgins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Higgins has escaped and now he's on top!
Higgins wants to stand but Guts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guts 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.
Guts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guts throws an elbow that misses. Higgins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guts's guard. Nice move by Higgins!
Guts is looking to sweep but instead, Higgins has passed into half guard.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guts gets full guard.
Guts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Higgins wants to get up but he can't break Guts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Higgins defends well.
Guts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guts wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgins is keeping the position for now.
Guts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guts throws a big elbow that misses.
Guts lands a couple of elbows.
Guts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guts looking to pass the guard.
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.
Guts passes into half guard.
Guts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Higgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Guts is controlling him
Guts moves nicely into side control.
Guts landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higgins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Altena (ranked 1502 p4p, 2838 weight class) and Clin Cartwright (ranked 208 p4p, 359 weight class). Altena comes to the cage accompanied by Grontapu by Double Rock. Cartwright has chosen Cirice as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Altena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clin Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright throws a shot from downtown. Altena moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Altena. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Cartwright scores with a takedown into Altena's guard.
Altena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Altena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Altena is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Altena keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altena is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Altena keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Altena keeps moving.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright prevents Altena from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Altena gets caught flat footed, as Cartwright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Altena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cartwright is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Altena to keep the fight standing.
Altena lands a left hand.
Altena tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartwright avoids the damage to the body.
Altena tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Altena throws a head punch that misses.
Altena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright gets control of Altena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cartwright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Altena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Altena defends it easily.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Altena from standing up.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Altena is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Altena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Altena stands up from Cartwright's guard - Altena perhaps looking for a knockout.
Altena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Altena misses with a head kick.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Altena.
Altena is looking to clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Altena counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Nice cross by Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Altena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altena tries a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Altena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Altena. Beautiful body shot.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Altena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Altena attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altena tries to clinch up.
A jab from Altena finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
Altena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altena is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Cartwright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Altena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altena is looking to clinch.
Altena misses with an uppercut
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cartwright feints and as Altena raises his hands in defense, Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Altena has wrist control.
Altena wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Altena keeps moving.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Altena has wrist control.
Altena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Altena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents Altena from getting back to his feet.
Altena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Altena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cartwright managing to control the position.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Altena defends it easily.
Altena is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Altena tries to roll out but it's too tight and Altena has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clin Cartwright!
Our winner, Clin Cartwright, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 2783 p4p, 1488 weight class) and Adeboye Temidare (ranked 320 p4p, 177 weight class). Adeboye Temidare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Temidare.
Temidare lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawiwasulu off the cage and back into range.
Temidare with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Temidare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kawiwasulus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Kawiwasulu's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Temidare has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Temidare feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kawiwasulu sprawling to the canvas! Kawiwasulu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Temidare finish him?!
Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temidare cracks Kawiwasulu with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davante Dunbar (ranked 864 p4p, 916 weight class) and Raimundo Forza (ranked 122 p4p, 129 weight class). Dunbar comes into the arena with Mastodon - More Than I Could Chew blaring out of the sound system. Forza has chosen Preciso me Encontrar as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Raimundo Forza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunbar lands with a hook. Forza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Forza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunbar moves out of range as Forza throws a body kick.
Dunbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Forza digs a good hook to Dunbar's body.
Dunbar misses with a body shot.
Forza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forza throws a leg kick which misses Dunbar's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunbar tries to avoid it.
Dunbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forza throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
Forza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Forza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raimundo Forza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunbar looks to land a right hand but Forza moved out of range.
Forza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forza scores with a nice strike.
Dunbar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dunbar avoids a kick to the body.
Forza digs a good body shot into Dunbar's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar misses with an uppercut
and Forza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forza throws a lazy right hand but Dunbar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Forza.
As Forza tries to get set, Dunbar tries to push him back and clinch up but Forza manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunbar moves to clinch but Forza breaks away
and Forza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Forza throws out a loose jab but Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunbar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dunbar tries to bum rush Forza with a series of wild strikes but Forza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forza lands a lovely overhand right.
Forza staying out of range there.
Forza throws a shot to the body.
Dunbar swings for the body but Forza moves out of range.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Forza is just out of range.
Forza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forza lands with a good body shot.
Forza misses with a right hand
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Dunbar as he checks the leg kick.
Dunbar closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forza.
Forza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunbar.
Forza has Dunbar pressed against the cage, preventing Dunbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Forza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Forza.
Forza lands a body shot.
Dunbar is breathing heavily.
Forza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dunbar or not.
Forza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
Dunbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar jumps guard but Forza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunbar throws a head punch that misses.
Forza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forza lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
A hook to the body from Forza.
Dunbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forza tries to work over Dunbar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forza breaks the clinch.
Forza scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunbar takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Davante Dunbar has been cut.
Forza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forza lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunbar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Forza there.
Forza scores with a nice right hand.
Dunbar is rocked!
Forza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Dunbar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunbar walks straight into a right hand from Forza - that's dropped him! Forza jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dunbar from any more punishment! Dunbar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raimundo Forza!
Raimundo Forza 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Bainbridge (ranked 279 p4p, 259 weight class) and Brock Dredd (ranked 45 p4p, 41 weight class). Dredd has chosen Wake up the Town as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Bainbridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd with a nice calf kick.
We've been informed that Dredd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bainbridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDredd.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Dredd throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Dredd swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
Bainbridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dredd defending well as Bainbridge loads up on a big left hand.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd lands with an uppercut that bounces Bainbridge off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Bainbridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dredd throws a head kick that Bainbridge semi-blocks.
Bainbridge looks for the body kick but Dredd saw that one coming.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bainbridge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
Dredd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd misses with a hook to the body
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bainbridge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dredd scoring well with a low kick there.
Dredd misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Dredd checks the leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a nice looking combination but Dredd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bainbridge connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge misses the body punch
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dredd sizes up Bainbridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Dredd walks into a jab.
Bainbridge scores with a nice strike.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge backing away here, and Dredd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a good low kick that Dredd was not able to check.
Dredd connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Dredd as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bainbridge scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Dredd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bainbridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bainbridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch.
Dredd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bainbridge.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge is looking to wear down Dredd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body.
Dredd throws a push kick but Bainbridge slaps the foot to one side.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Bainbridge misses
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dredd.
Bainbridge is looking to land body kicks.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Dredd.
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bainbridge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bainbridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dredd lands a jab to the nose.
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Dredd tries to get set, Bainbridge tries to push him back and clinch up but Dredd manages to avoid the attempt.
Bainbridge throws a right hand that Dredd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dredd also avoids with ease.
Dredd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bainbridge will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dredd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bainbridge misses with a jab to the body
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bainbridge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dredd - that will leave a mark!
Dredd jabs Bainbridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dredd misses with a hook.
Dredd lands a big head kick that sends Bainbridge tumbling to the mat! Dredd takes a step backwards and waves Bainbridge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bartholomew Bainbridge has been cut.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd slips under a jab.
Bainbridge lands a jab to Dredd's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Dredd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dredd.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Dredd scores with a hook to the body. Bainbridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bainbridge swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a thumping low kick.
Bainbridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Dredd.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge with a jab.
Bainbridge has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bainbridge misses with a double jab.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bainbridge jabs at Dredd's body.
Dredd misses with a left hand
and Bainbridge counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Dredd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge cracks Dredd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dredd throws a sloppy head kick and Bainbridge moves out of range easily.
Bainbridge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dredd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Bainbridge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dredd.
Bainbridge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Bainbridge misses
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bainbridge. That did some damage!
Bainbridge swings for the body but Dredd moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Dredd finds it's target.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bainbridge throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Bainbridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge misses with a looping left.
Bainbridge avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Dredd coming out on top.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bainbridge might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dredd. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dredd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Dredd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dredd.
Dredd misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dredd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Bainbridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dredd.
Nice body kick there by Dredd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bainbridge misses
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bainbridge wants to land a leg kick but Dredd is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bainbridge as he checks the leg kick.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bainbridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Dredd really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dredd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bainbridge misses the target.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dredd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dredd thumps Bainbridge with a low kick.
A big right from Bainbridge misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dredd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bainbridge if he has to take too many more of those.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dredd throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bainbridge cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge connects with a right hand. Dredd shakes it off.
Dredd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bainbridge.
Dredd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bainbridge swinging wildly here.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge motions for Dredd to come forward. Bainbridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dredd.
Dredd lands a jab to Bainbridge's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Bainbridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dredd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd lands with a straight right. Bainbridge didn't see that one coming.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bainbridge's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bainbridge digs a good body shot into Dredd's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd fakes the leg kick and cracks Bainbridge in the body.
Dredd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Dredd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bainbridge throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Bainbridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bainbridge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dredd lands a nice looking body shot.
Dredd scores with a leg kick.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bainbridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Dredd is looking to score with low kicks.
Bainbridge slips under a jab.
Dredd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dredd is looking to chop away at Bainbridge's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge misses with a looping right.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bainbridge wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd connects with a jab.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bainbridge.
Dredd blocks a jab.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bainbridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dredd.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bainbridge misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Bainbridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dredd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Dredd.
Bainbridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dredd. Dredd obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dredd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bainbridge connects with a body shot.
Dredd tries to land a front kick but Bainbridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bainbridge on the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dredd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Brock Dredd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Werewolf Night (ranked 321 p4p, 735 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 19 p4p, 45 weight class). Night comes to the cage accompanied by Mother- Danzig. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Werewolf Night!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Night takes one on the button.
It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Night with a body shot.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Night.
Hunt clobbers Night with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Night throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Night throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Night manages to avoid it.
Werewolf Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Night tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Night.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Night misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Night waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt throws the left hand but Night avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Night wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Night takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Night swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Night.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Night rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lunges at Night with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Night's hand.
Night lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Night with a jab.
Night throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Night moved out of range nicely.
Night throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Night misses with a body shot
and Night takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Night avoids it with no problem.
Night keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt stuns Night with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Night scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Night's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Night tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Werewolf Night's cut is getting worse.
Night wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt stalling.
Night blocking some punches.
Night blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Night can't break the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt prevents Night from breaking the clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt tries a body shot but Night blocks it.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
Night is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Night manages to break the clinch.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt defending well as Night loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Night lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Night takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Night moved out of range.
Night pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt has Night up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Night wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt keeps control of Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Werewolf Night's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt cracks Night with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Night.
Night scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Night throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Werewolf Night's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Night swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Night's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Night throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Night gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Night is rocked!
Night looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Oh Night is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Night throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Night seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Night throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Night misses with a left hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt lands a jab to Night's midsection.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Night manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Night should have avoided that one.
Jeez, Werewolf Night's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Night does a little dance to reset his feet.
Night slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Night has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Night's head.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Night stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Night bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Night ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Night gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Night takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Werewolf Night's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt is the new super heavyweight champion!
Phol Hunt decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 226 p4p, 333 weight class) and Iago Farfan (ranked 39 p4p, 48 weight class). Bigg comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Top. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iago Farfan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigg.
Farfan moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farfan! But no joy.
Bigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigg. Farfan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farfan throws out a counter right but Bigg avoids it with no problem.
Bigg blocks a head kick by Farfan.
Farfan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Farfan digs a good body shot into Bigg's ribs.
Bigg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bigg throws a wild body kick that Farfan sees coming a mile off.
Farfan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farfan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg pushes Farfan up against the cage in a clinch.
Farfan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farfan.
Farfan working aggressively here.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Farfan avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Farfan blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Farfan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farfan manages to break the clinch.
Farfan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Farfan.
Farfan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigg.
Farfan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooh!!! Farfan has knocked Bigg down with a huge combo! Farfan steps away and waves a wobbly Bigg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farfan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Farfan cracks a nice hook into Bigg's ribs.
Farfan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Farfan tenderised Bigg's leg. Bigg is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farfan. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farfan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bigg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bigg punishes Farfan's body with a nice straight punch.
Bigg avoids a kick to the body.
Farfan scores with a leg kick.
Bigg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farfan.
Bigg misses with a looping right.
Bigg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from Farfan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farfan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.
Farfan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg thows a leg kick but Farfan checks it
and Farfan counters with a leg kick.
Farfan misses with a left hand
and Bigg counters with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Bigg.
Bigg checks a leg kick.
Farfan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bigg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bigg throws a looping overhand right but Farfan ducks down to avoid it.
Bigg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigg backing away here, and Farfan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Farfan missing with a left hand there. Bigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farfan manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bigg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Farfan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg digs a right hand into Farfan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farfan's gas tank.
Farfan misses with the head strike.
Farfan misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farfan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bigg pushes Farfan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Farfan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farfan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farfan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Farfan looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Bigg. Beautiful body shot.
Bigg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bigg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Farfan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crusty Bigg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bigg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bigg looking to slow down the pace here.
Farfan misses with a body punch.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farfan prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farfan tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farfan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bigg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farfan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bigg tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Bigg.
Farfan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bigg - that landed with a thud.
Farfan is breathing heavily.
Bigg scores with a shot to the side of Farfan's head.
Bigg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farfan fails to land.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Bigg presses Farfan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Bigg.
Bigg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Bigg.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg cracks Farfan with a nice body shot.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
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!
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Crusty Bigg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farfan or not.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg pushes Farfan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
Bigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Bigg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farfan is rocked!
Bigg just leaning against Farfan, taking a breather.
Farfan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bigg finish him?
Bigg pushes Farfan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bigg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bigg.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Farfan controls the action.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bigg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bigg presses Farfan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bigg throws a big uppercut that drops Farfan! More strikes from Bigg and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Farfan lies dazed against the cage as Bigg celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
During a confident post fight interview, Crusty Bigg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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