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Ajax Friday Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bhullar (ranked 5986 p4p, 25106 weight class) and Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 542 p4p, 574 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Bhullar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adunga Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bhullar needs to keep his hands up - Adunga Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Bhullar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adunga Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhullar doesn't seem bothered though.
Adunga Jr lands a jab to Bhullar's midsection.
A lazy left from Adunga Jr finds it's target.
Adunga Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adunga Jr sizes up Bhullar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bhullar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adunga Jr looks to land a combination. Bhullar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adunga Jr with a jab.
Adunga Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bhullar drops his hands momentarily and Adunga Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Adunga Jr catches Bhullar right on the button with a cross.
Adunga Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adunga Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar ducks right into an uppercut from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr swinging wildly here.
Bhullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adunga Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bhullar. Bhullar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bhullar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adunga Jr lands a jab to Bhullar's midsection.
Adunga Jr digs a good hook to Bhullar's body.
Bhullar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bhullar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adunga Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adunga Jr lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adunga Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adunga Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bhullar off the cage and back into range.
Adunga Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bhullar momentarily.
Adunga Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bhullar takes one to the chin there.
 Bhullar is rocked!
Adunga Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bhullar throws a wild hook but Adunga Jr just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Bhullar gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Adunga Jr raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Siberian (ranked 4394 p4p, 5849 weight class) and Jean Camara (ranked 474 p4p, 537 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Basic striking
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ninja Siberian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Camara!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siberian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camara drives through and clinches with Siberian against the cage.
Siberian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Siberian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Siberian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siberian shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Siberian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara cracks a nice hook into Siberian's ribs.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
Ninja Siberian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siberian slips a jab and a cross from Camara.
Siberian closes the distance and clinches up with Camara, looking for a takedown. Siberian pushes Camara against the cage but Camara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Siberian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Siberian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camara sprawls well. Camara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siberian gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Camara there.
Camara throws a left that rocks Siberian and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Camara dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Siberian regain composure!
 It looks like Ninja Siberian has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siberian is looking for a sweep.
Siberian is breathing heavily.
Camara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Siberian to his feet.
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Siberian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Camara after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siberian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camara avoids it really well and circles away.
Camara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Siberian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siberian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camara as he avoids it easily.
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jean Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siberian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara leaves Siberian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camara throws a right and a left that Siberian avoids nicely.
Camara has managed to clinch.
Camara breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Camara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Siberian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara rushes Siberian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siberian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camara prevents it.
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara tests Siberian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara manages to break the clinch.
Camara with a jab.
Camara throws a right hand that Siberian ducks under and follows up with a left that Siberian also avoids with ease.
Camara moves into the clinch.
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siberian takes one to the side of the head.
Siberian shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siberian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ninja Siberian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camara drives through and clinches with Siberian against the cage.
Camara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Camara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara manages to break the clinch.
Camara lands a jab to Siberian's midsection.
Camara digs a good body shot into Siberian's ribs.
Siberian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ninja Siberian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siberian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Camara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Camara.
Siberian closes the distance and clinches up with Camara, looking for a takedown. Siberian pushes Camara against the cage but Camara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Camara cracks Siberian with a good jab.
Camara rushes Siberian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Camara manages to break the clinch.
Siberian fails with a takedown attempt.
Siberian closes the distance and clinches up with Camara, looking for a takedown. Siberian pushes Camara against the cage but Camara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Siberian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siberian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camara forces Siberian back against the cage and clinches.
Camara manages to break the clinch.
Camara drops Siberian with a left right combo! Camara follows him down to the ground into side control.
Siberian is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Siberian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara lands a jab to Siberian's midsection.
Siberian seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara drops Siberian with a left right combo! Camara follows him down to the ground into side control.
Siberian can't do much from the bottom here.
Siberian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara stands up and beckons Siberian to his feet.
Camara gets a clinch.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Siberian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Camara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice combo by Camara! Oh, that's hurt him - Siberian falls to the canvas and Camara follows him into side control.
Camara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Camara fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Siberian to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Siberian looks to clinch but Camara throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Siberian taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jean Camara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sky Jordan (ranked 3300 p4p, 5735 weight class) and Sandi Cid (ranked 416 p4p, 587 weight class). Sky Jordan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sandi Cid's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandi Cid!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Cid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jordan cracks Cid with an open hand slap.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cid has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jordan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jordan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jordan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Cid moves out of range.
Jordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jordan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cid to the canvas! Cid doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jordan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sky Jordan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Medhi Cherki (ranked 3482 p4p, 5432 weight class) and Uncle Pops (ranked 287 p4p, 389 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Medhi Cherki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Pops!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pops swinging wildly here.
Cherki clinches up against the cage.
Pops swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cherki gets through Pops's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cherki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Pops misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Pops as he connects with a hook.
Cherki forces Pops back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pops.
Cherki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Pops.
Cherki is rocked!
Cherki is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pops doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Cherki crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Cherki's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uncle Pops!
Uncle Pops bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lodge (ranked 2331 p4p, 5411 weight class) and Timur Makhmudova (ranked 286 p4p, 519 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Lodge has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Lodge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Makhmudova!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhmudova thuds his right hand into Lodge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jon Lodge has been cut.
Lodge shoots in for a takedown but Makhmudova shows good takedown defense.
Makhmudova drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lodge defends it well.
Lodge gets tackled into the cage by Makhmudova. Makhmudova maintains the clinch.
Makhmudova utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Makhmudova tightens his grip and picks Lodge up, before dumping him to the ground. Lodge manages to land in guard.
Lodge 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.
Lodge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhmudova controls the pace.
Makhmudova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmudova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lodge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhmudova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lodge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makhmudova closes the distance and pushes Lodge back into the cage.
Makhmudova stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lodge tries to pull guard but Makhmudova holds him up against the cage and eventually Lodge drops back down to his feet.
Lodge fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Lodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhmudova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodge misses with a body shot.
Lodge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makhmudova circles away.
Makhmudova clinches up with Lodge and pushes him back against the cage.
Makhmudova digs a right hand underneath Lodge's ribcage. Lodge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lodge is breathing heavily.
Makhmudova has clasped his hands together around Lodge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Makhmudova is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lodge's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova tries to advance to mount but can't.
Makhmudova is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lodge prevents Makhmudova from moving into mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makhmudova controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makhmudova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lodge is trying to escape back to his feet but Makhmudova uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodge trying to remain calm as Makhmudova controls from the top position.
Lodge prevents Makhmudova from moving into mount.
Makhmudova taking a breather here.
Makhmudova has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lodge!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhmudova is working for a guillotine from mount but Lodge frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Makhmudova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Lodge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lodge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makhmudova defends well and Lodge ends up having to push Makhmudova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makhmudova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lodge goes for a double leg but Makhmudova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makhmudova continues to drive forward.
Makhmudova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lodge trying to control the position.
Makhmudova controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodge is trying to control the position but Makhmudova postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lodge wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lodge misses with a two punch combination.
Makhmudova with the counter takedown but Lodge avoids it easily.
Lodge takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Makhmudova does no damage.
Makhmudova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jon Lodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhmudova gets a double leg takedown into Lodge's guard.
Makhmudova 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.
Makhmudova postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lodge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makhmudova, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova keeping moving, preventing Lodge from controlling successfully.
Makhmudova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makhmudova is pressing down on Lodge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lodge is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodge manages to get to full guard.
Lodge is looking to stand back up but Makhmudova counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lodge.
Lodge wants to control the action here but instead Makhmudova manages to pass to full mount!
Makhmudova controlling the pace for now.
Makhmudova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Makhmudova works his way to his opponent's back.
Lodge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Lodge do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Makhmudova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Lodge'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lodge shoots in for a takedown but Makhmudova shows good takedown defense.
Makhmudova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lodge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makhmudova controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lodge wants to sweep here but Makhmudova controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lodge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makhmudova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lodge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makhmudova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lodge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makhmudova just leaning against Lodge, taking a breather.
Makhmudova is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lodge can't fight it off and eventually Makhmudova manages to take the fight to the floor. Lodge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makhmudova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lodge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhmudova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Makhmudova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova wants to pass the guard but Lodge is keeping the position.
Lodge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lodge is looking to sweep but instead, Makhmudova has passed into half guard.
Lodge is trying to maintain the position but Makhmudova is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhmudova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Timur Makhmudova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhmudova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodge moves away.
Lodge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon Lodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Lodge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Makhmudova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makhmudova has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Makhmudova!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Frazier (ranked 3705 p4p, 4074 weight class) and Mike Mayhew (ranked 432 p4p, 458 weight class). Mike Mayhew will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Mayhew!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mayhew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayhew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frazier is taking a breather. Mayhew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayhew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frazier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayhew for as long as he can get away with.
Frazier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frazier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frazier landing strikes from the mount.
Frazier is landing with some decent strikes but Mayhew is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frazier with shots to the head and body - Mayhew looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mayhew takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 Mayhew is rocked!
Frazier with good strikes from the mount here!
Mayhew is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mayhew goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Frazier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nelson Frazier!
A victorious Nelson Frazier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Sierrra (ranked 5877 p4p, 2812 weight class) and Mark Wild (ranked 403 p4p, 236 weight class). The key to victory for Mateo Sierrra has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Sierrra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Wild!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Sierrra.
Sierrra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wild in his tracks.
Sierrra tests Wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wild is rocked!
We've been told by Sierrra's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sierrra cracks Wild with a left hook right on the temple and Wild goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sierrra lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Wild is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mateo Sierrra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 3791 p4p, 3978 weight class) and James Duggan (ranked 535 p4p, 552 weight class). Teddy Dalrymple has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalrymple thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duggan if he has to take too many more of those.
Dalrymple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalrymple with a nice cross.
Dalrymple tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggan wants to counter the offense by Dalrymple and move into the clinch position.
Duggan throws a jab when Dalrymple was well out of range.
Duggan throws a jab when Dalrymple was well out of range.
Duggan tries to keep at a distance but Dalrymple has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Dalrymple lands a good knee to the midsection. Duggan won't want to take too many of those.
Dalrymple tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan works over Dalrymple with some ground and pound from guard.
Dalrymple is trying to keep Duggan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalrymple looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duggan postures up.
Dalrymple 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.
Dalrymple looking to control.
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Dalrymple blocks nicely.
Duggan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Dalrymple keeps moving.
Duggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duggan throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Dalrymple keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duggan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalrymple counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duggan throws a hook but Dalrymple blocks it.
Duggan misses with a right hand
and Dalrymple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duggan misses with an uppercut.
Dalrymple thinks about countering with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Duggan.
Duggan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalrymple looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duggan clinches up against the cage.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalrymple controls his hands.
Duggan tries a body shot but Dalrymple blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Dalrymple lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duggan.
Our sources have told us that Dalrymple has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalrymple crunches a lovely knee into Duggan's ribcage.
Duggan looks winded!
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalrymple's elbow.
Dalrymple lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dalrymple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duggan.
Dalrymple lands the left hand.
Dalrymple cracks Duggan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dalrymple has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Duggan to stand back up!
Duggan is rocked!
Dalrymple thows a body kick. Duggan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duggan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalrymple finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalrymple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dalrymple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan seems to have recovered his senses.
Dalrymple lands a big right hook! Duggan looks hurt but is still standing! Dalrymple lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Duggan falls down and Dalrymple dives in with a huge hammer fist! Duggan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Dalrymple runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Dalrymple!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Walton (ranked 3042 p4p, 3866 weight class) and Scherwin Blake (ranked 391 p4p, 478 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Walton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scherwin Blake!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walton tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walton misses with a hook.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake misses with a hook.
Walton wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Walton wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Walton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Walton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton throws a head punch that misses.
Walton lands an uppercut.
Walton has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
Blake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blake.
Walton lands a left hand.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton blocking some punches.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walton blocks a body shot from Blake.
A nice left hand lands by Walton.
Walton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake avoids a wild elbow strike from Walton.
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton stalling the fight.
Walton controlling the action here for a moment.
Walton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Walton lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walton lands with a right to the head.
Walton prevents a body shot from Blake.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walton pushes Blake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Walton.
Walton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blake blocks the elbow strike.
Walton prevents a body shot from Blake.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Walton.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Walton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blake up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake taking a breather.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walton blocking some punches.
Walton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake works on Walton's body with a couple of short punches.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Walton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Walton.
A short right from Walton.
Walton throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Walton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walton is pushing Blake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benjamin Walton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walton connects with a leg kick.
Walton closes the distance and clinches.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton throws an elbow that misses.
Walton stalling the fight.
Walton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Blake misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake is looking for a takedown.
Walton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
Walton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walton cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
Walton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin Walton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Walton blocking some punches.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walton.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walton blocking some punches.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walton stalling the fight.
Walton scores with a shot to the side of Blake's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Walton lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton stalling in the clinch.
Walton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Walton.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Walton tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Walton.
Walton tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Walton back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton lands a nice uppercut.
Blake is rocked!
Blake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Walton finish him?
Blake misses with a body punch.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Walton to work.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Walton.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake tries to land a knee to the head but Walton blocks with his arms.
Walton tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Walton back against the cage.
Blake blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Walton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
Walton lands a body shot.
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!
Walton misses with some punches.
Walton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walton leaning against his opponent.
Blake takes a shot to the head.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Walton controls his hands.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Walton dominated that second round.
That's time! Walton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walton fakes the leg kick and cracks Blake in the body.
Blake avoids the body shot from Walton.
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blake has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Walton. That snapped Blake's head back.
Blake throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walton doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walton tries to clinch up.
Walton has closed the distance and engaged Blake in a clinch.
Blake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walton stalls.
Walton 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.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Walton has Blake pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walton lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Walton.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Blake working aggressively here.
Walton stalling in the clinch.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Walton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake blocking some punches.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
Walton lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Walton working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Walton on the inside.
Walton taking a breather.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton lands an elbow just above Blake 's eye.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton lands with a light punch inside.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Walton controls his hands.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton lands with a left to the head.
Walton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Walton.
Walton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walton creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Blake! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Walton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Walton!
A less than humble Benjamin Walton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 3106 p4p, 2990 weight class) and Javontonius Smiff (ranked 473 p4p, 461 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch but Smiff moves out of range.
Jab by Jones.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smiff on the side of the head.
Smiff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Smiff getting side control.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Smiff looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Smiff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff takes his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't enjoy being in this position. Smiff looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jones is tapping - it's over boys! Smiff picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javontonius Smiff!
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