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RISE 189: Diggs vs Daan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Homer Greatrix (ranked 2500 p4p, 2810 weight class) and Bruno Dukic (ranked 327 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Greatrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Dukic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greatrix closes the distance and clinches up with Dukic, looking for a takedown. Greatrix pushes Dukic against the cage but Dukic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greatrix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greatrix walks into a left hand.
Dukic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greatrix!
Greatrix is looking for a sweep.
Greatrix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dukic trying to control but Greatrix postures up.
Dukic is defending against the submission attempts here by Greatrix.
Greatrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greatrix wants to free his trapped foot but Dukic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greatrix seems to be looking for submissions.
Greatrix is looking for a kimura but Dukic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greatrix to get the leverage.
Greatrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dukic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greatrix.
Greatrix wants to free his trapped foot but Dukic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greatrix is thwarting Dukic's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greatrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Greatrix is looking for a kimura here.
Dukic won't allow Greatrix to pass to mount.
Dukic trying to control but Greatrix postures up.
Greatrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Dukic wants to control but Greatrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic is trying to stand back up but Greatrix is controlling him
Dukic is trying to maintain the position but Greatrix is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greatrix is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Greatrix swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dukic is now in Greatrix's guard. A big mistake from Greatrix there, giving up the dominant position!
Greatrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greatrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dukic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Greatrix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix drops back looking for a leg! Dukic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukic manages to kick Greatrix off! Greatrix jumps back into Dukic's guard.
Greatrix wants to pass the guard but Dukic is keeping the position.
Greatrix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greatrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greatrix, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukic has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
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 Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Greatrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greatrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukic.
Greatrix walks into a left hand.
Dukic throws a hook but Greatrix avoids it easily.
Greatrix tries to counter with a takedown but Dukic is quick to defend against it.
Greatrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Dukic sprawls well. He's pushed Greatrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greatrix counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Dukic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greatrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Dukic.
Dukic gets the takedown into side control.
Greatrix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greatrix actively working from the bottom here.
Dukic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greatrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukic is trying to control. Greatrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greatrix gets full guard.
Greatrix controlling Dukic's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greatrix is trying to control the position but Dukic postures up.
Greatrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greatrix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Greatrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukic defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greatrix is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dukic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greatrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greatrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix drops back looking for a leg! Dukic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukic manages to kick Greatrix off! Greatrix jumps back into Dukic's guard.
Greatrix postures up.
Greatrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greatrix advances position into side control!
Homer Greatrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greatrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukic is defending well.
Greatrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dukic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greatrix is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greatrix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greatrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukic is defending well.
Dukic is trying to control Greatrix's posture but Greatrix avoids it.
Greatrix tries for a kimura but Dukic is defending well.
Greatrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukic is trying to control Greatrix's posture but Greatrix avoids it.
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 Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dukic tries to clinch but Greatrix is having none of it.
Dukic missing with a left hand there. Greatrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greatrix walks into a left hand.
Greatrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dukic throws a jab when Greatrix was well out of range.
Greatrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greatrix throws a low kick but Dukic avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dukic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greatrix - the referee stops the clock and Dukic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greatrix. Dukic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dukic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greatrix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dukic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greatrix tries for a takedown but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dukic throws out a counter right but Greatrix avoids it with no problem.
Greatrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dukic is fending him off so far but Greatrix persists. Nope, Dukic circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greatrix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Dukic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukic cracks Greatrix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greatrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Dukic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greatrix's head backwards.
Dukic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greatrix to the ground. Dukic is now in Greatrix's guard.
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greatrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukic defends it easily.
Greatrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukic trying to control the position from guard on top but Greatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greatrix keeping moving, preventing Dukic from controlling successfully.
Greatrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greatrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Greatrix, not yet.
Dukic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukic stopping the sweep attempt from Greatrix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix looking for a guillotine here but Dukic defends easily.
Dukic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukic has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
Greatrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greatrix wants to sweep here but Dukic controlling him for the moment.
Dukic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukic has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
Greatrix has his foot on Dukic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dukic works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dukic stopping the sweep attempt from Greatrix.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Dukic catches Greatrix right on the button with a cross.
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Greatrix pushes him off.
Greatrix throws a counter high kick but Dukic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Greatrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Greatrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greatrix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greatrix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Greatrix tries to counter with a takedown but Dukic is quick to defend against it.
Dukic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Greatrix takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Dukic.
Greatrix fails to land the takedown.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homer Greatrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Greatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukic shoots in and gets a takedown into Greatrix's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Dukic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greatrix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Greatrix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mafula Kape (ranked 1788 p4p, 1963 weight class) and Lee Huang (ranked 158 p4p, 173 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145
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6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Huang!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kape.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Kape is looking to clinch but Huang is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
Huang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kape tries to work over Huang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huang is trying to break the clinch but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
Huang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kape clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Huang.
Huang lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Mafula Kape has been cut.
Kape keeps control of Huang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huang blocking some punches.
Huang blocking some punches.
Huang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Huang.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Huang takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huang prevents a body shot from Kape.
Huang misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Huang.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huang.
Huang has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Huang lands an uppercut.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huang lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huang.
Huang tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huang misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Huang working hard to break the clinch.
Huang is trying to push Kape away but Kape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kape avoids a wild elbow strike from Huang.
Kape misses with some punches.
Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huang is looking to chop away at Kape's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huang.
Huang missing with a left hand there. Kape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kape throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Huang misses.
Kape misses with a body kick.
Kape avoids the body shot from Huang.
Kape clobbers Huang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huang thuds a left hand into Kape's body.
Kape tries to clinch but Huang is having none of it.
Huang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huang throws a low kick but Kape avoids it.
Huang swings for the body but Kape moves out of range.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Huang.
Kape moves out of range of the strikes.
Huang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Huang.
Huang throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kape lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Huang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huang missing with a left hand there. Kape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kape pushes Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
Huang tries to break the clinch but Kape is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to break free but Kape pushes him back against the cage.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Kape avoids a wild elbow strike from Huang.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huang has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Kape blocking some punches.
Huang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kape up against the cage.
Kape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huang backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang is trying to break free.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Huang.
Huang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Kape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huang doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kape. That's going to slow Huang down.
Kape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huang misses with a knee strike.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Huang looks winded!
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!
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Huang.
Kape has Huang pressed against the cage, preventing Huang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape works on Huang's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape dodges an elbow strike from Huang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huang.
Kape is leaning against Huang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape is leaning against Huang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Huang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mafula Kape's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Huang.
Kape moves into the clinch.
Huang takes a shot to the head.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Huang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huang can turn it around.
Kape stalling in the clinch.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape is looking to control Huang's arms but Huang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kape has his back to the cage.
A short right from Kape.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huang blocks a body shot from Kape.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Huang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Huang controls his hands.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kape digs a right hand into Huang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huang's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kape.
A frustrated look appears on Huang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape digs a right hand into Huang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huang's gas tank.
A short right from Kape.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Huang tries to circle away but Kape has him pinned against the cage.
Kape pushes Huang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huang's elbow.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huang prevents a body shot from Kape.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huang backwards.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape lands a left hand.
 Huang is rocked!
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Kape prevents Huang from breaking the clinch.
Kape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huang's efforts to push away.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape stalls.
A short right from Kape.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape pushes Huang against the cage. Kape is working some dirty boxing. Kape pushes off with a quick right hook! Huang goes down! Huang tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kape moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nightey Knights (ranked 667 p4p, 639 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 53 p4p, 48 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32
135
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145
5 - 1 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nightey Knights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knights throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knights is in Brown's guard.
Knights got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knights has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Knights preventing the sweep.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knights can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knights has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knights stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Knights wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knights has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knights is aware though and is defending well.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knights is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown 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.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knights has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown 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.
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knights has passed into half guard!
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Knights avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Knights defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knights can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knights defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoodoo Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knights scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Knights. Knights gets slowly back to his feet.
Knights fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knights looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knights quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knights with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Knights won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a huge punch but Knights dodges it nicely.
Knights on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Knights taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Knights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knights is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown throws a strike but Knights avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoodoo Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knights is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has hold of Knights's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Knights tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Knights screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Knights, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoodoo Brown!
A relieved looking Hoodoo Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rhodes (ranked 534 p4p, 728 weight class) and Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 68 p4p, 103 weight class). Rhodes comes to the cage accompanied by Bury My Bones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaspersky enables Rhodes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaspersky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaspersky managing to control the position.
Kaspersky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaspersky looking to control.
Kaspersky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rhodes won't allow Kaspersky to sweep him here.
Kaspersky has Rhodes pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhodes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes passes Kaspersky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaspersky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes.
Kaspersky felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rhodes trying to control from half guard but Kaspersky is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodes throwing shots but Kaspersky is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rhodes connects with a nice short shot to Kaspersky's temple.
Rhodes thows a huge punch but Kaspersky dodges it nicely.
Kaspersky is doing well to control the position and prevent Rhodes from advancing to side control.
Kaspersky trying to hold on to Rhodes's head to control him but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kaspersky has recovered full guard.
Kaspersky trying to control the position here.
Kaspersky trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Kaspersky had control of the position.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaspersky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes stays in close to Kaspersky's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaspersky.
Kaspersky moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Kaspersky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rhodes with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaspersky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rhodes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rhodes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rhodes advances to half guard.
Kaspersky wants to get back to full guard.
Kaspersky wants to control but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Kaspersky is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaspersky tries to roll over but Rhodes keeps him under control.
Kaspersky is looking to control Rhodes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaspersky avoid being mounted?
Rhodes is nestled in close to Kaspersky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaspersky is trying to maintain the position but Rhodes is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Kaspersky avoids them all with ease.
Kaspersky drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kaspersky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rhodes is looking to regain half guard here but Kaspersky keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaspersky wants to control but Rhodes is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kaspersky scoring with punches from side control.
Rhodes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Kaspersky is just content to waste time from the top position. Rhodes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kaspersky working some strikes from top position.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaspersky can do to turn this around?
Rhodes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaspersky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaspersky is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaspersky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodes is looking for a triangle but Kaspersky pushes his legs off easily.
Rhodes trying to keep a closed guard but Kaspersky is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodes has his feet on Kaspersky's thighs here. He's pushed Kaspersky off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kaspersky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodes!
A pretty intense looking Dusty Rhodes took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danyaal Zahedi (ranked 904 p4p, 890 weight class) and Tony Luciano (ranked 109 p4p, 107 weight class). Danyaal Zahedi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Luciano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danyaal Zahedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zahedi.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Zahedi throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Zahedi saw that one coming.
Zahedi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Zahedi scores with a nice body kick.
Luciano looks winded!
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano leaves his chin hanging out and Zahedi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Luciano crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
An out of breath Danyaal Zahedi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 388 p4p, 621 weight class) and Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 59 p4p, 88 weight class). Albert Einstein is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Einstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Einstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Einstein is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Einstein in close to prevent any damage.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Einstein is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Einstein 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.
Einstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Einstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Einstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Einstein persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Einstein's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Einstein moves out of range.
Einstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Einstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Einstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
Einstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Einstein postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Einstein trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Einstein throwing strikes but missing.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Einstein postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Einstein preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Einstein moves out of range easily.
Einstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Einstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einstein manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Einstein is out of range.
Einstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Einstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einstein manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
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!
Einstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Einstein.
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Einstein against the cage.
Einstein tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Einstein jumps guard and drags Sitsongrit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Einstein is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Einstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but instead Einstein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Einstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Einstein has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Einstein pulls Sitsongrit in close to his closed guard and prevents Sitsongrit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
so Einstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Einstein postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Einstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Einstein is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Einstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Albert Einstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Einstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Einstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Einstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Einstein moves away.
Einstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Einstein slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Einstein moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Einstein.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Einstein moves out of range.
Einstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Einstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Einstein scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Einstein was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit lunges at Einstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Einstein's hand.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Einstein moves out of range.
Einstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Einstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Einstein's knee but Einstein avoids it well.
Einstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee warns Sitsongrit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Einstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
Einstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Einstein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Einstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Einstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Einstein tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Einstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Azevedo Souza (ranked 1014 p4p, 634 weight class) and Jose Castellanos (ranked 162 p4p, 97 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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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellanos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza dips to his left and cracks Castellanos with an uppercut!
Castellanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castellanos thinking.
Castellanos staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza thuds a left hand into Castellanos's body.
Castellanos cracks a nice hook into Azevedo Souza's ribs.
Azevedo Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azevedo Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Castellanoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Castellanos's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castellanos. Castellanos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellanos. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castellanos moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Castellanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Castellanos throws out a counter right but Azevedo Souza avoids it with no problem.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Castellanos is looking to score with low kicks.
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Castellanos counters with a straight right hand.
Azevedo Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Castellanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellanos misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellanos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Castellanos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook.
Castellanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Castellanos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellanos ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellanos manages to avoid it.
Castellanos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellanos lands with a straight right. Azevedo Souza didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Castellanos avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Castellanos ducks down to avoid it.
Castellanos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castellanos's head backwards.
Azevedo Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Castellanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellanos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azevedo Souza thuds a left hand into Castellanos's body.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellanos manages to avoid it.
Castellanos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellanos. That's going to slow Azevedo Souza down.
Azevedo Souza lands a left and a right that send Castellanos crashing to the mat, dazed. Azevedo Souza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Castellanos is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Azevedo Souza digs a good body shot into Castellanos's ribs.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellanos looks winded!
Azevedo Souza drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Castellanos right on the button. Castellanos goes down! Azevedo Souza follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Azevedo Souza gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
Our winner, Raphael Azevedo Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bone Breaker (ranked 863 p4p, 1221 weight class) and Linkavitch Chomofsky (ranked 114 p4p, 159 weight class). Chomofsky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mastodon - Sleeping Giant. Bone Breaker 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Linkavitch Chomofsky!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chomofsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chomofsky tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chomofsky sees it coming and defends easily.
Chomofsky moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomofsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breaker is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Breaker is now in half guard.
Chomofsky moves into full guard.
Breaker is looking to pass into half guard but Chomofsky pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chomofsky is in guard.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker looking for a guillotine here but Chomofsky defends easily.
Chomofsky trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Chomofsky is stalling in the full guard.
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomofsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomofsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Chomofsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chomofsky is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Chomofsky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chomofsky slips a nice elbow through Breaker's hands, connecting with Breaker's forehead.
Chomofsky stalling away here and it's allowed Breaker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chomofsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chomofsky uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Chomofsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breaker, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Linkavitch Chomofsky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chomofsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomofsky pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Chomofsky there.
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky trying to mount his opponent but Breaker defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomofsky is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chomofsky is nestled in close to Breaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chomofsky drops an elbow to the side of Breaker's head.
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomofsky.
Breaker is staying active underneath Chomofsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky trying to mount his opponent but Breaker defends it.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Chomofsky sits in half guard.
Chomofsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Breaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Chomofsky's guard.
Chomofsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky trying to control the position.
Chomofsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chomofsky is looking for a triangle but Breaker pushes his legs off easily.
Chomofsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Breaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Bone Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chomofsky misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chomofsky. Breaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Breaker throws a body punch but Chomofsky moves out of range.
Breaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breaker lands in his opponent's guard.
Breaker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chomofsky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Breaker has Chomofsky in his guard.
Breaker has his foot on Chomofsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomofsky works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chomofsky is aware though and is defending well.
Chomofsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chomofsky has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chomofsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chomofsky trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Chomofsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Breaker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chomofsky trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chomofsky throws an elbow that misses. Breaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chomofsky's guard. Nice move by Breaker!
Chomofsky looking to control.
Breaker is posturing up here but Chomofsky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Breaker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Breaker has to tap! Slick submission there by Chomofsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 31 p4p, 310 weight class) and Levi Daan (ranked 5 p4p, 39 weight class). Diggs's entrance music is CHOSEN 1. A fine choice. Willie Diggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Levi Daan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daan throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daan throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Daan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daan looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Daan.
Daan throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Diggs looks to throw a body kick
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daan misses with a body punch
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Daan slips the punch.
Daan misses with a hook.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Daan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daan throws a head kick that misses.
Daan feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Daan throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daan.
Daan looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daan misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Daan shrugs it off.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Daan misses with a body shot
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Daan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggs is looking to score with low kicks.
Daan misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Diggs staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daan.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Diggs slips under a jab from Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs throws a big counter combination but Daan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daan misses with a hook to the body
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Daan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan is rocked!
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Daan seems to have recovered his senses.
Daan tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daan throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diggs lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Daan is just out of range.
Daan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
Daan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daan throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daan missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
Diggs throws a leg kick
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daan throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Daan throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Daan.
A little jabbing left from Daan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Diggs misses its target.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Diggs lunges at Daan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daan's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Daan blocks it.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diggs slips a jab from Daan.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Diggs checks a low kick from Daan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Daan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Daan.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Daan manages to avoid it.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daan.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a body kick that stops Daan in his tracks momentarily.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Daan.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs misses with a hook to the body
and Daan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diggs's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Daan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Daan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs checks a low kick from Daan.
Diggs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Daan.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Daan blocks it.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a good, hard body kick but Diggs shrugs it off.
Diggs misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daan just manages to avoid it.
Daan staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Daan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daan lands a really nice looking cross but Diggs seems unphased.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Diggs throws a lazy body kick
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daan feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan really dominated that round.
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.
Daan throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daan. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Daan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick.
Daan lands with an overhand left.
Daan throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Daan jumps back.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
Daan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Daan out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Willie Diggs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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