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DC 101: Dye v Bradley PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tahboule Alawi (ranked 3273 p4p, 22865 weight class) and John Frost (ranked 256 p4p, 400 weight class). Alawi comes to the cage accompanied by The Ruler of Everything. Tahboule Alawi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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8 - 4 - 1 |
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9 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahboule Alawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Frost!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Alawi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Alawi misses its target.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Alawi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alawi goes for a takedown attempt but Frost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost clinches up with Alawi and pushes him back against the cage.
Alawi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alawi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alawi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost pulls Alawi in close to prevent any damage.
Alawi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alawi is staying tight to Frost's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alawi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frost felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alawi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frost will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Frost stops Alawi from passing to mount.
Alawi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Alawi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Frost clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Frost is trying to shake Alawi off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Alawi won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alawi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost is looking to clinch but Alawi is avoiding it.
Frost darts in trying to clinch
and Alawi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alawi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frost won't allow Alawi to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi is working for a submission of some sort.
Alawi passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alawi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alawi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Alawi.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alawi darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Alawi into the cage.
Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alawi wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost stops a takedown attempt from Alawi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alawi can't get the takedown.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alawi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Alawi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Alawi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alawi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alawi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alawi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alawi wants to control for a moment but Frost uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Alawi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alawi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alawi moves nicely into side control.
Frost regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alawi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alawi is trying to control. Frost wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alawi trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alawi shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Alawi circles away.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alawi pinned against the cage. Alawi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alawi shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alawi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Alawi drops back down to his feet.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost stops a takedown attempt from Alawi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi wants a takedown.
Alawi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alawi jumps guard but Frost stands there with Alawi around his waist. Alawi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alawi.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Alawi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi jumps guard and drags Frost to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost wants to stand but Alawi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alawi managing to control the position.
Frost gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frost has managed to clinch.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Alawi has Frost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost darts in and clinches Alawi up against the cage.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Frost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alawi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alawi keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost rushes Alawi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alawi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
Frost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alawi up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frost tries to circle away but Alawi has him pinned against the cage.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Alawi drops back down to his feet.
Alawi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Alawi drops back down to his feet.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frost 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Frost!
John Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erica Santana (ranked 1827 p4p, 3565 weight class) and Scottie Lamez (ranked 130 p4p, 232 weight class). Santana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scream - OG Ron C. Erica Santana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erica Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santana tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Santana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Lamez is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
Santana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lamez regains half guard.
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamez keeping hold of Santana's head, controlling as best he can.
Lamez tries to roll over but Santana keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lamez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamez.
Santana preventing the sweep.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamez has Santana pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing that Santana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
Lamez has his hands on Santana's head, controlling the position.
Lamez is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana connects with a couple of short punches.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lamez.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Santana landing some decent shots from guard.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamez, not yet.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamez has control of Santana's left arm, preventing Santana from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erica Santana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lamez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santana throws a nice looking combination but Lamez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a jab when Santana was well out of range.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santana landing strikes.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Santana lands some shots froms side control.
Santana in the domination position with Lamez hanging on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana cracks Lamez with a big right hand but Lamez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erica Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santana tries to score with some ground and pound. Lamez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Santana creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santana working away.
Santana 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.
Santana cracks Lamez with a big elbow.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lamez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamez is trying to get back to half guard.
Santana working the ground and pound.
Santana working away.
Santana creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Lamez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Santana working away.
Lamez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamez dodges the ground and pound from Santana.
Lamez parries the strikes from Santana easily there. Santana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lamez to escape.
Santana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamez down.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lamez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lamez is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
Lamez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lamez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santana.
Santana throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamez's head but Lamez avoids it well.
Santana tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez keeps Santana under control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Lamez keeps Santana under control for a moment.
Santana tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Lamez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamez down.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Santana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erica Santana dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Santana clinches up against the cage.
Lamez prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erica Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lamez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez is working Santana over against the cage.
Santana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
Lamez gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana blocks a body shot from Lamez.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Lamez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santana.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamez is leaning against Santana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lamez tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lamez lands a body shot.
Lamez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santana.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
Lamez tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Santana prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana goes for a takedown attempt but Lamez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Lamez staying out of range there.
Lamez 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.
Santana blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamez, which made it look bad.
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Lamez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Lamez misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Santana misses its target.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Santana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Santana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana slips a straight right by Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Santana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
What's Lamez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Santana throws an elbow but Lamez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Santana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
What's Lamez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana working the ground and pound but Lamez is defending the strikes.
Lamez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santana.
Lamez holds on to Santana's head and controls the position momentarily.
Santana tries to score with some ground and pound. Lamez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Santana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lamez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santana cracks Lamez with a big right hand but Lamez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Lamez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erica Santana!
Erica Santana took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Erica Starts twerking around the ring'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liwa Kursiwa (ranked 3431 p4p, 2872 weight class) and Tyrann Madden (ranked 270 p4p, 224 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liwa Kursiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrann Madden!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kursiwa throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Madden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kursiwa tries to clinch
and Madden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kursiwa lands a jab to the nose.
Kursiwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kursiwa slips a jab from Madden.
Tyrann Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden slaps away a takedown attempt from Kursiwa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kursiwa at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on Kursiwa's shoulder, as Kursiwa tries to avoid the shot.
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madden but Madden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madden throws a hook but Kursiwa blocks it.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on Kursiwa's shoulder, as Kursiwa tries to avoid the shot.
Kursiwa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Madden is trying to defend but Kursiwa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kursiwa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kursiwa stalling.
Kursiwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden is looking to escape.
Kursiwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madden's head.
Madden is trying to stand up here but Kursiwa is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kursiwa stops Madden from getting back to his feet.
Kursiwa working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Kursiwa seems content to control.
Kursiwa stops Madden from getting back to his feet.
Kursiwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madden wants to stand back up but Kursiwa manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden prevents Kursiwa from moving into mount.
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Madden is working away.
You can see the frustration on Madden's face as Kursiwa controls the position.
Kursiwa 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.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kursiwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kursiwa is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Madden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liwa Kursiwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa drives through with a takedown into Madden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kursiwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kursiwa controls the pace.
Madden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kursiwa is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kursiwa misses with a hook to the body
and Madden counters with a stiff right hand.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with a good jab.
Kursiwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madden.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kursiwa with a poor takedown
and Madden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kursiwa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madden to score with a decent uppercut.
Kursiwa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madden to the mat! Madden manages to get full guard.
Kursiwa controlling from the top position.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kursiwa prevents Madden from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa passes Madden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kursiwa lands strikes from half guard.
Kursiwa is trying to control. Madden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kursiwa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
Madden is trying to stand.
Kursiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madden can do to turn this around?
Kursiwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kursiwa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kursiwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa prevents Madden from standing back up.
Kursiwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kursiwa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Kursiwa drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Madden is working away.
Madden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Madden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kursiwa wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy.
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.
Kursiwa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Madden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kursiwa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kursiwa lands an elbow.
Kursiwa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kursiwa looks for a takedown but Madden sprawls well.
Madden misses with a two punch combination.
Kursiwa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kursiwa swinging wildly here.
Kursiwa walks into a stiff left hand from Madden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden misses with a left hand
and Kursiwa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kursiwa forces his way into half guard.
Madden wants to stand back up but Kursiwa manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Kursiwa just content to control the position.
Madden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kursiwa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Madden 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.
Madden trying to remain calm as Kursiwa controls from the top position.
Kursiwa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Madden wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound from side control.
Kursiwa wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kursiwa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Madden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Madden tries to escape but Kursiwa is in control.
Liwa Kursiwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kursiwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Madden down.
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Madden is working away.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kursiwa is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kursiwa if he has to take too many more of those.
Madden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kursiwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kursiwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madden was well out of range. Poor timing from Kursiwa.
Madden throws a counter combo.
Madden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kursiwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kursiwa won't allow Madden to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liwa Kursiwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kursiwa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liwa Kursiwa!
A very excited looking Liwa Kursiwa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Barella (ranked 2214 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Chel Diokno (ranked 154 p4p, 128 weight class). Diokno has chosen This is my story as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chel Diokno was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chel Diokno!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diokno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Barella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diokno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella misses with a double jab
and Diokno counters by moving into the clinch.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diokno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diokno tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diokno.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Barella looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno.
Barella has clasped his hands together around Diokno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diokno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Diokno seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diokno seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barella is looking to control Diokno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barella avoid being mounted?
Diokno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diokno pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diokno passes to side control.
Diokno is trying to get an arm triangle but Barella is defending well.
Diokno working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diokno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barella keeps working.
Barella is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diokno is controlling him well.
Barella tries to buck Diokno off but Diokno is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diokno working away.
Barella is looking to reverse the position.
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The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barella lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barella scores with a shot to the body.
Diokno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno dominated that round.
That's time! Barella's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barella lands a body shot.
Diokno takes one on the button.
Diokno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diokno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barella. Diokno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barella cracks Diokno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diokno circles away quickly and effectively.
Barella misses with a hook to the body
and Diokno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diokno to keep the fight standing.
Barella looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diokno regains guard immediately.
Diokno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diokno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diokno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Diokno's legs - danger averted.
Diokno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barella has picked Diokno up and slammed him! Diokno can't keep hold of the triangle and Barella manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Barella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diokno sees it coming and defends easily.
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diokno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barella works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diokno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diokno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barella passes into half guard.
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diokno is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold.
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diokno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barella prevents Diokno from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diokno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonny Barella is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks.
Barella closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diokno to the mat! Diokno manages to get full guard.
Diokno looking for a sweep. Not yet Diokno, not yet.
Diokno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barella defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barella's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barella wants to control from the top but Diokno keeps moving.
Barella looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diokno's guard.
Diokno trying to control from the bottom.
Barella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Barella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barella is looking for a kimura but Diokno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage.
Diokno actively working from the bottom here.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno wants to get back to full guard.
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably.
Barella is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokno is looking to control Barella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Diokno gets full guard.
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barella is aware though and is defending well.
Barella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barella stands and throws Diokno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barella in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diokno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diokno some visible discomfort.
Barella working away.
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Barella trying to control the position but Diokno is working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.
Diokno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diokno tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Diokno is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella drops an elbow to the side of Diokno's head.
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diokno wants to control but Barella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diokno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily.
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barella is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barella 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Chel Diokno had this to say: 'Granite Chin will come back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maruim Silva (ranked 2503 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Rapido Nadadora (ranked 304 p4p, 410 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maruim Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Nadadora.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Nadadora lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadadora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadadora misses with the head strike.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Nadadora to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for a triangle here. Nadadora is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nadadora is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maruim Silva!
After winning the bout, Maruim Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thufir Hawat (ranked 1271 p4p, 1351 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 179 p4p, 189 weight class). Leader comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hawat.
Hawat checks a leg kick.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Leader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawat.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawat throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
Hawat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hawat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leader.
Hawat lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
Leader works Hawat's body with a nice hook.
Hawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawat wants to slow Leader down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader throws out a leg kick but Hawat moves out of range and Leader only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leader, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Leader blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leader wants to clinch up but Hawat keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Leader throws a body punch but Hawat moves out of range.
Hawat moves out of range of the strikes.
Leader clinches with his opponent.
Leader keeps control of Hawat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leader lands with a left to the head.
Leader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawat backwards.
Leader presses Hawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawat swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader lands a really nice looking cross but Hawat seems unphased.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader cracks Hawat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawat scores with a body shot.
Leader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawat rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws a leg kick which misses Hawat's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawat tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawat checks it well.
Hawat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leader misses with a hook. Hawat ducked under it nicely.
Hawat looks to land a combination but Leader avoids it well.
Leader throws out a loose jab but Hawat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawat misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Hawat stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Leader on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawat ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader throws a hook but Hawat blocks it.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawat is looking to land body kicks.
Hawat tries a low kick but Leader avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Hawat is out of range.
Hawat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawat.
Hawat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawat swats away the attempt to clinch by Leader.
Leader cracks Hawat with an open hand slap.
Hawat cracks Leader with an open hand slap.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawat lands the left hand.
Leader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leader takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat cracks Leader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leader cracks a nice hook into Hawat's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawat.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHawat.
Leader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat connects with a leg kick.
Leader throws a leg kick which misses Hawat's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawat tries to avoid it.
Leader cracks Hawat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leader moves out of range as Hawat throws a body kick.
Hawat moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Leader lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Leader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leader looks for the body kick but Hawat saw that one coming.
Hawat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Leader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Leader misses its intended target.
Leader staying out of range there.
Leader throws a jab when Hawat was well out of range.
Hawat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leader throws a leg kick but Hawat checks it.
Hawat swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader throws a body kick that misses.
Hawat scores with a nice head shot.
Hawat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawat misses with a double jab
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thufir Hawat's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawat motions for Leader to come forward. Hawat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Hawat throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Leader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader lands a body shot.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Hawat ducks down to avoid it.
Leader throws the kick towards the body but Hawat avoids it.
Leader on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leader moves out of range of the body kick from Hawat.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
Hawat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leader tries to land a front kick but Hawat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawat scrambles back to his feet.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat throws a head kick that Leader semi-blocks.
Hawat misses with a few strikes there.
Leader lands with a shot to the body.
Hawat tries to score with a low kick but Leader moves his leg out of the way.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leader lands a leg kick that knocks Hawat off balance momentarily.
Hawat ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawat.
Leader slips under a jab.
Leader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawat.
Leader throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawat is looking to counter punch.
Leader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Leader.
Hawat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hawat connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawat with a hook.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawat throws out the jab.
Hawat slips under a jab.
Hawat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leader swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawat counters with a body kick that stops Leader in his tracks momentarily.
Leader misses with a wild body shot.
Leader moves out of range as Hawat throws a body kick.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Hawat swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
And Leader responds with a good body kick, but Hawat manages to step out the way in time.
Leader is looking to land body kicks.
Hawat misses with a body shot.
Hawat avoids the body shot from Leader.
Hawat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Leader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leader misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawat counters with a left to the body.
Leader wants to slow Hawat down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawat throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Hawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hawat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawat moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Leader connects with the punch.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hawat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Hawat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leader on the side of the head.
Leader takes the fight into the clinch.
Leader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader manages to break the clinch.
Leader takes a swing at Hawat's ribcage but misses.
Hawat ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Leader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's time! Hawat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leader scrambles back to his feet.
Leader swings for the body but Hawat moves out of range.
Leader bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawat's head backwards.
Hawat scores with a leg kick.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader looks to land a right hand but Hawat moved out of range.
Leader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawat avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawat fails to land with a series of punches.
Leader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawat checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Hawat.
Hawat lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawat throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
Leader lands a slapping body shot.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawat slips a jab from Leader.
Hawat clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leader misses with a shot to the body
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat moves out of range of the strikes.
Leader walks into a jab.
Leader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader misses with an uppercut. Hawat saw that one coming.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Hawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawat throws a series of strikes that have Leader backpedaling.
Hawat throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawat avoids the head kick by Leader.
Hawat throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Hawat missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader moves out of range of the body kick from Hawat.
Leader moves out of range as Hawat strikes.
Hawat clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Hawat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawat defending well as Leader loads up on a big left hand.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
Hawat connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Leader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leader lands a nice uppercut.
Hawat blocking some punches.
Leader misses with a body punch.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Master Leader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawat is trying to break the clinch but Leader is controlling him.
Hawat trying to stall but Leader improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hawat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leader is leaning against Hawat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawat misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Master Leader.
Well Leader 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Leader!
A very excited looking Master Leader made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 838 p4p, 1052 weight class) and Charles Bukowski (ranked 108 p4p, 133 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charles Bukowski enters the cage!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bukowski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Badmus.
Badmus takes a swing at Bukowski's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bukowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badmus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Badmus is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
Bukowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Badmus is refusing to be controlled, as Bukowski sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Badmus dodges it nicely.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Badmus's head.
Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badmus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Badmus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukowski is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badmus trying to control but Bukowski postures up.
Badmus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bukowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Badmus trying to hold on to Bukowski's head to control him but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Badmus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski trying to control from half guard but Badmus is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Badmus's temple.
Bukowski is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
Bukowski lands strikes from half guard.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is trying to maintain the position but Bukowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Badmus actively working from the bottom here.
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom.
Badmus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bukowski pulls his head out easily.
Badmus is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmus has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Badmus is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Badmus works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Badmus misses the target.
Bukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Badmus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukowski is in Badmus's guard.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Badmus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Badmus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bukowski escapes and throws Badmus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bukowski scores with punches from side control.
Bukowski is working Badmus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Badmus is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bukowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bukowski cracks Badmus with a big elbow.
Bukowski working away.
Bukowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badmus struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Badmus wants to control but Bukowski postures up.
Badmus sneaks back into half guard.
Bukowski trying to control the pace.
Bukowski working over Badmus with some ground and pound. Badmus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Badmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Badmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Badmus is rocked!
Bukowski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Badmus is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bukowski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Badmus from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bukowski! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!
After the fight, Charles Bukowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Savisto (ranked 490 p4p, 612 weight class) and Haise Sasaki (ranked 67 p4p, 77 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haise Sasaki !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sasaki 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 Savisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Savisto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Savisto slips a straight right by Sasaki .
Sasaki tries to score with a low kick but Savisto moves his leg out of the way.
Savisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Savisto.
Sasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Savisto counters with a shoot takedown. Sasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Savisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savisto is one step ahead there.
Savisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasaki wants to get back to his feet but Savisto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savisto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Sasaki is pulling down on Savisto's head to control his posture.
Savisto is pushing down on Sasaki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sasaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Savisto has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savisto prevents Sasaki from improving his position.
Sasaki controlling the position well.
Sasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savisto is working for a kimura but Sasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sasaki to regain full guard.
Sasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Savisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savisto looking to sit in guard and control but Sasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savisto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sasaki has passed into half guard!
Savisto is looking to control Sasaki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savisto avoid being mounted?
Savisto actively working from the bottom here.
Savisto has a hand on Sasaki 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sasaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto is looking to improve his position but Sasaki isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haise Sasaki 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savisto defending well as Sasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki delivers a nice body kick.
Sasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sasaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasaki .
Sasaki throws the left hand but Savisto avoids the punch easily.
Savisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasaki lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasaki .
Savisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasaki throws out the jab.
Savisto misses with a hook. Sasaki ducked under it nicely.
Sasaki scores with the left hand. Savisto knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savisto with a body shot.
Sasaki tries to land a front kick but Savisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savisto.
Savisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sasaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savisto thuds a left hand into Sasaki 's body.
Sasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savisto lands a head shot.
Savisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sasaki missing with a left hand there. Savisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savisto is looking to counter punch.
Savisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sasaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sasaki .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Savisto misses with a body shot.
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Savisto.
Savisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sasaki .
An inside leg kick from Sasaki misses.
Savisto throws a good cross that connects.
Sasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Savisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
A big right from Sasaki misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sasaki as Savisto shoots in.
Sasaki cracks Savisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Savisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.
Lasse Savisto is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sasaki misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki misses with a left hand
enabling Savisto to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Haise Sasaki 's cut even more.
Sasaki lands a jab to the head.
Savisto throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Savisto.
Sasaki looks to throw a body kick
enabling Savisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Sasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Savisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasaki manages to avoid it.
Savisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savisto.
Savisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasaki manages to avoid it.
Savisto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sasaki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Savisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sasaki throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasaki .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasaki tried to score with a low kick but Savisto checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Savisto misses its target.
A left lands for Sasaki .
Haise Sasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savisto throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Savisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Savisto's head.
Sasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto throws out a loose jab but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savisto.
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasaki moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Sasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sasaki misses with a lunging right hand
letting Savisto counter with a right hand.
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Savisto.
Sasaki is looking to chop away at Savisto's legs.
Sasaki throws a front kick aimed at Savisto's knee but Savisto avoids it well.
Savisto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Savisto duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Savisto. Those never looked like landing.
Sasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasaki moves away.
Sasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Savisto defending well as Sasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Savisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savisto is looking to wear down Sasaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savisto misses with a hook
and Sasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Savisto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki throws a hook to the side of Savisto's head but Savisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Savisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savisto.
Savisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Savisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasaki .
Sasaki avoids the body shot from Savisto.
Savisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasaki .
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Savisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savisto.
Savisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Savisto lands with a shot to the body.
Savisto ducks under a wild hook from Sasaki .
Savisto moves forwards but Sasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sasaki drops Savisto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Savisto looks back up at him and smiles so Sasaki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Haise Sasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savisto is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki . Savisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Savisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savisto seems to have got his legs back now.
Savisto throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Sasaki throws the left hand but Savisto avoids the punch easily.
Savisto looks to land a combination. Sasaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sasaki .
Sasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Savisto is just out of range.
Savisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sasaki on the side of the head.
Sasaki misses with a hook.
Sasaki throws a jab when Savisto was well out of range.
Savisto lands with a good body shot.
Savisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savisto is out of range and Sasaki settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savisto advances position into side control!
Sasaki is not content to let Savisto control the position.
Sasaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sasaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savisto off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Savisto right now.
Lasse Savisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savisto is working hard here to advance position.
Savisto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savisto turns into Sasaki and is now in his guard.
Savisto looking to pass the guard.
Savisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasse Savisto.
Well Savisto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Savisto!
A victorious Lasse Savisto 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 2204 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Third Wife (ranked 311 p4p, 191 weight class). Priest comes to the cage accompanied by Jiří Procházka Battle Scream. Third Wife has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Judas Priest's chin.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judas Priest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Wife!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife throws a hook but Priest avoids it easily.
Wife sends Priest crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wife is motioning to the referee to let Priest up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wife closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Priest! Wife dives in looking to finish! Priest is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Wife!
After the fight, Third Wife was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dye (ranked 333 p4p, 718 weight class) and Derrick Bradley (ranked 45 p4p, 102 weight class). Bradley has chosen Sudbury Saturday Night as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley throws out a counter right but Dye avoids it with no problem.
Dye scores with a decent looking hook.
Dye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dye checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dye misses the target.
Bradley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dye scores with a hook to the body. Bradley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dye misses the shot to the body.
Dye throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Dye pushes Bradley up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dye darts in and clinches Bradley up against the cage.
Bradley tries a body shot but Dye blocks it.
Dye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dye lands a glancing blow to the side of Bradley's head.
A jab from Dye misses.
Dye misses with an uppercut
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye misses with a straight left.
Dye throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley tries to counter with a clinch but Dye shakes him off and moves away.
Dye getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bradley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dye misses its target.
Dye misses with a body shot
and Bradley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley tries to keep at a distance but Dye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley wants to break free but Dye has control.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley misses with a hook.
Dye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dye lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dye thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dye lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley walks into a straight right hand from Dye.
Dye misses with a looping right.
Dye scores with a jab. Bradley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dye misses with a shot to the body
and Dye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dye is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bradley instigates a clinch.
Dye lands a left hand.
Bradley lands a right hand.
Dye is working Bradley over against the cage.
Dye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dye.
Dye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Dye struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
Bradley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dye moves to clinch but Bradley breaks away
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Good exchange - Dye coming out on top.
Dye lands a jab.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Bradley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Dye.
Dye tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dye throws out the jab.
Bradley staying out of range there.
Bradley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dye.
Jack Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dye backs up against the cage.
Dye throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Dye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradley closes the distance and pushes Dye back into the cage.
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!
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dye tries to clinch up.
Bradley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bradley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dye throws a lazy right hand but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bradley moves out of range as Dye strikes.
Dye scores with a hook.
Bradley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dye moves into range and clinches up with Bradley.
Bradley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dye lands with an overhand left.
Dye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradley, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dye dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dye tries to clinch up
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Dye finds it's target.
Dye lands a glancing blow to the side of Bradley's head.
Dye throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot.
Bradley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A lazy left from Dye finds it's target.
Dye swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Dye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dye misses with a hook.
Bradley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley throws a solid leg kick but Dye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Dye throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dye lands a jab.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Bradley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dye checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
Dye slips a jab from Bradley.
Dye misses with a hook.
Bradley lands with a straight right. Dye didn't see that one coming.
Dye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley drops Dye with a beautiful combination! Dye stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bradley is looking for the KO!
Dye is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dye throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Dye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bradley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bradley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Dye! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Derrick Bradley!
An out of breath Derrick Bradley 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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