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GAMMA#1073 Mesquita v Sitson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike Goon (ranked 2323 p4p, 1423 weight class) and Attilio De Fiore (ranked 284 p4p, 191 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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19 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ike Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Attilio De Fiore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goon pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Fiore is out of range and Goon settles back down.
De Fiore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goon's head.
De Fiore closes the distance and clinches.
De Fiore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
De Fiore lands a nice shot to the body.
Goon goes for a takedown attempt but De Fiore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goon misses with an uppercut. De Fiore saw that one coming.
De Fiore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Fiore connects with the punch.
Goon tries to close the distance and clinch but De Fiore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fiore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore misses with a double jab
and Goon moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage.
De Fiore misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Fiore misses with some punches.
De Fiore lands a right hand.
Goon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
De Fiore lands with a right to the head.
Goon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goon misses with some punches.
Goon gets through De Fiore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Fiore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goon's elbow.
De Fiore misses with some punches.
I was talking to Goon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
Goon misses with some punches.
Goon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Fiore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Fiore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Fiore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Goon on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fiore misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fiore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Fiore misses with a punch to the body.
Goon misses with a body punch.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
Goon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Fiores head.
Goon prevents a body shot from De Fiore.
A nice left hand lands by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
Goon lands with a short shot to the head.
De Fiore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Fiore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goon has a couple of punches blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from De Fiore on the inside.
De Fiore working aggressively here.
Goon tries to throw a body punch but De Fiore avoids it by throwing Goon back against the cage.
De Fiore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goon prevents a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goon throws a punch but it's blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Fiore lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Fiore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goon lands a left hand.
De Fiore misses with a punch to the body.
De Fiore lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from De Fiore.
Goon misses with the head strike.
Goon blocks an uppercut.
De Fiore works on Goon's body with a couple of short punches.
Goon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fiore lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Goon misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fiore swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Goon.
Goon blocks a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage.
Goon misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fiore digs a right hand into Goon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goon's gas tank.
De Fiore tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fiore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Goon fails to land.
Goon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Fiore after a bit of a struggle.
Goon prevents a body shot from De Fiore.
A short left from De Fiore.
Goon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Fiore lands a head kick. Goon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fiore misses with a few strikes there.
De Fiore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
Goon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goon tries to clinch but De Fiore is having none of it.
Goon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Fiore did well to prevent Goon getting side control.
Goon wants to control but De Fiore is keeping him busy.
Goon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goon 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.
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goon.
Goon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Fiore defending well though.
De Fiore 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.
Ground and pound from Goon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goon lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fiore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Goon working aggressively here.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goon tries for a takedown but De Fiore manages to get underhooks.
De Fiore misses with a punch on the inside.
Goon misses with a body punch.
Goon throws a head punch that misses.
De Fiore gets through Goon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from De Fiore.
A short body shot lands from Goon as the two fighters clinch.
De Fiore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fiore presses Goon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Fiore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fiore misses with the head strike.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
De Fiore gets through Goon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Fiore lands a shot to the body.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
Goon blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fiore swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Fiore misses with some punches.
De Fiore lands a body punch.
Goon lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Fiore.
Goon throws a head punch that misses.
Goon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fiore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Fiore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goons head.
A head punch on the inside from Goon fails to land.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
A body shot lands from De Fiore.
De Fiore pushes Goon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon misses with the head strike.
Goon lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Fiore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goon backwards.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
De Fiore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore scores with a shoulder strike.
Goon scores with a shot to the side of De Fiore's head.
De Fiore blocking some punches.
De Fiore has Goon pressed against the cage, preventing Goon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goon misses with the head strike.
Goon lands a right hand.
Goon lands an uppercut.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon misses with a punch on the inside.
Goon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
A head punch on the inside from De Fiore fails to land.
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!
A head punch on the inside from De Fiore fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Fiore pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Fiore gets tackled into the cage by Goon. Goon maintains the clinch.
De Fiore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goon.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
Goon misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Fiore blocks a body shot from Goon.
De Fiore lands a body shot.
Goon blocks a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage.
De Fiore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
De Fiore lands a shot to the body.
De Fiore has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
Goon misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goon tries to work over De Fiore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Fiore forces Goon back against the cage and clinches.
Goon lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
Still in the clinch, De Fiore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goon pushes De Fiore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
De Fiore lands with a left to the head.
De Fiore misses with some punches.
De Fiore presses Goon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Fiore misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Fiore lands with a right to the head.
De Fiore misses with the head strike.
De Fiore misses with the head strike.
Goon swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
Goon throws a punch but it's blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fiore scores with a shot to the side of Goon's head.
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!
De Fiore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
A short uppercut from Goon.
Goon struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fiore controls his hands.
Goon blocks a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Goon.
Goon misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
A right hand to the body from De Fiore.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
De Fiore lands a body punch.
De Fiore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fiore.
Goon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Fiore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. De Fiore is trying to keep an underhook but Goon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goon.
Goon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Fiore's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Fiore defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Fiore is not content to let Goon control the position.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon thows a huge punch but De Fiore dodges it nicely.
De Fiore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
Goon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ike Goon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goon slows the pace down in half guard.
De Fiore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ike Goon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goon takes a swing at De Fiore's ribcage but misses.
De Fiore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Fiore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Fiore tries a head kick but it misses.
Goon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Fiore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goon scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from De Fiore both land. Nice combination.
Goon blocks a head kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore digs a good body shot into Goon's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
De Fiore keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as De Fiore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Fiore throws a head kick that half lands.
De Fiore slips a jab from Goon.
Goon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Fiore pinned against the cage. De Fiore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Fiore gets a clinch.
Goon misses with a body punch.
Goon pushes De Fiore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goon misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Attilio De Fiore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Fiore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!
Attilio De Fiore gave a mention to Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Amrani (ranked 1737 p4p, 2105 weight class) and Matija Maestro (ranked 150 p4p, 169 weight class). Matija Maestro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class 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 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Ibrahim Amrani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matija Maestro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amrani did well to prevent Maestro getting side control.
Maestro prevents Amrani from improving his position.
Amrani is pressing down on Maestro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amrani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maestro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amrani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amrani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amrani wants to sweep but no luck.
Amrani trying to keep a closed guard but Maestro is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro postures up in Amrani's guard and throws a big left but Amrani blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maestro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amrani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amrani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro throwing strikes but missing.
Maestro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amrani is keeping the position for now.
Maestro throws a big elbow that misses.
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but Amrani is retaining full guard.
Maestro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maestro trying to control but Amrani is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maestro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maestro wants to take a breather but Amrani is having none of it.
Amrani is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Amrani!
Amrani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maestro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amrani is working hard here to advance position.
Maestro throwing strikes here but Amrani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amrani sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amrani wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maestro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amrani defending well though.
Maestro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amrani landing a few short strikes.
Maestro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amrani's head.
Maestro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amrani is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maestro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amrani defending well though.
Maestro is thwarting Amrani's attempts to control the position.
Maestro prevents Amrani from improving his position.
Maestro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amrani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maestro is trying to control the action in half guard but Amrani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amrani or perhaps it was just good defense by Maestro, which made it look bad.
Amrani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maestro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amrani is in Maestro's guard.
Maestro is pulling down on Amrani's head to control his posture.
Maestro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amrani throws an elbow that misses. Maestro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amrani's guard. Nice move by Maestro!
Amrani keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maestro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maestro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amrani actively working from the bottom here.
Maestro thows a huge punch but Amrani dodges it nicely.
Amrani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maestro.
Amrani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Amrani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maestro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maestro's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro trying to control the hands but Amrani breaks the grip.
Maestro tries to break free.
Amrani is punishing Maestro with some ground and pound.
Maestro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matija Maestro has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amrani lands a big shot there that rocks Maestro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Amrani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maestro is trying to escape the mount.
Amrani breaks from Maestro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Amrani looking to secure an arm triangle but Maestro defends it well.
Maestro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maestro tries to lock up and control but Amrani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amrani controlling from the full mount.
Amrani scoring with strikes but Maestro is staying in there.
It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is trying to escape the mount.
Maestro tries to hold on but Amrani postures up.
Maestro can't escape the position.
Amrani lands a couple of good shots and Maestro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maestro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Amrani's guard. Nice work there by Maestro.
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!
Amrani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maestro defends well.
Amrani working a defensive guard here.
Maestro throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amrani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amrani keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Maestro trying to control the position from guard on top but Amrani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amrani working a defensive guard here.
Maestro advances to half guard.
Maestro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amrani is looking to improve his position.
Maestro trying to control from Amrani's half guard. Amrani has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amrani looking to control.
Maestro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maestro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amrani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amrani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amrani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maestro is looking to work some ground and pound but Amrani has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maestro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amrani is trying to defend but Maestro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amrani defending well though.
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 Ibrahim Amrani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maestro enables Amrani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maestro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amrani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amrani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amrani stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maestro has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Amrani manages to get his head free but now Maestro has transitioned to an armbar! Amrani grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maestro! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
After the big win, Matija Maestro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wrestler Wayfare and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bill Jr (ranked 2338 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Liwa Kursiwa (ranked 193 p4p, 183 weight class). Dan Bill Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liwa Kursiwa's chin.
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30
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28
145
10 - 9 - 0 |
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World class 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Bill Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liwa Kursiwa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kursiwa tries to clinch but Bill Jr moves out of range.
Bill Jr misses with a looping right.
Bill Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Kursiwa finds it's way through Bill Jr's defenses.
Bill Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kursiwa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bill Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kursiwa ducks down to avoid it.
Kursiwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kursiwa duly obliges.
Kursiwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bill Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kursiwa manages to avoid it.
Kursiwa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill Jr misses with a low kick.
Bill Jr with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bill Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa throws a right hand that Bill Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Bill Jr also avoids with ease.
Kursiwa closes the distance and clinches up with Bill Jr, looking for a takedown. Kursiwa pushes Bill Jr against the cage but Bill Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bill Jr misses with a hook. Kursiwa ducked under it nicely.
Kursiwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bill Jr defends it well.
Kursiwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kursiwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kursiwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bill Jr misses with a low kick.
Kursiwa wants to counter the offense by Bill Jr and move into the clinch position.
Bill Jr throws a leg kick
and Kursiwa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bill Jr's guard.
Kursiwa postures up in Bill Jr's guard and throws a big left but Bill Jr blocks it.
Kursiwa trying to control but Bill Jr is working from the bottom.
Kursiwa stopping the sweep attempt from Bill Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bill Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kursiwa trying to control but Bill Jr is working from the bottom.
Bill Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bill Jr is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kursiwa wants to sweep here but Bill Jr controlling him for the moment.
Bill Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bill Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kursiwa wants to sweep here but Bill Jr controlling him for the moment.
Bill Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kursiwa has his hands on Bill Jr's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kursiwa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bill Jr pinned against the cage. Bill Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four 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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill Jr circles away.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.
A low kick from Bill Jr misses
and Kursiwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kursiwa closes the distance and clinches.
Kursiwa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bill Jr prevents it.
Kursiwa has picked Bill Jr up - he's going for a ride! Kursiwa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa thows a huge punch but Bill Jr dodges it nicely.
Kursiwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bill Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Kursiwa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bill Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bill Jr is not content to let Kursiwa control the position.
Bill Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kursiwa.
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 Dan Bill Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bill Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bill Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kursiwa wants to counter with a clinch but Bill Jr pushes him away.
Bill Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kursiwa saw it coming and moves away.
Kursiwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bill Jr throws a leg kick but Kursiwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kursiwa misses with an uppercut. Bill Jr saw that one coming.
Kursiwa gets the takedown into side control.
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Bill Jr is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa is trying to ground and pound but Bill Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Kursiwa to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill Jr is controlling Kursiwa's trapped leg to prevent Kursiwa from advancing to side control.
Kursiwa is trying to control. Bill Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kursiwa tries to pass to full mount but Bill Jr defends it.
Bill Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Kursiwa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kursiwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kursiwa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bill Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bill Jr has his hands clasped together around Kursiwa's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kursiwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Bill Jr is working away.
Bill Jr wants to control but Kursiwa postures up.
Kursiwa wants to control for a moment but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kursiwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Bill Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kursiwa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bill Jr tries to get to full guard but Kursiwa has control of the leg.
Liwa Kursiwa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bill Jr is looking to control Kursiwa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bill Jr avoid being mounted?
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.
Bill Jr wants to sweep but Kursiwa has passed to side control!
Kursiwa throws a strike aimed at the side of Bill Jr's head but Bill Jr avoids it well.
Kursiwa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bill Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kursiwa laying and praying for a moment but Bill Jr takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bill Jr is looking to control Kursiwa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bill Jr avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liwa Kursiwa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bill Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kursiwa defending well as Bill Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kursiwa looks for a takedown but Bill Jr sprawls well.
Kursiwa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kursiwa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill Jr circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bill Jr misses the target.
Bill Jr lands a jab.
Bill Jr lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bill Jr.
Kursiwa avoids the head kick by Bill Jr.
Kursiwa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kursiwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill Jr cracks Kursiwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bill Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kursiwa with the counter takedown but Bill Jr avoids it easily.
Kursiwa tries to clinch but Bill Jr moves out of range.
Bill Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dan Bill Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Kursiwa misses with an uppercut. Bill Jr saw that one coming.
Bill Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bill Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bill Jr misses with a looping left.
Bill Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kursiwa.
Dan Bill Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kursiwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bill Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kursiwa takes one to the side of the head.
Bill Jr motions for Kursiwa to come forward. Bill Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kursiwa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa misses with a low kick.
Bill Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bill Jr with the inside leg kick.
Bill Jr drops his hands momentarily and Kursiwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Bill Jr misses
and Kursiwa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bill Jr!
Bill Jr tries to buck Kursiwa off but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Bill Jr parries the strikes from Kursiwa easily there. Kursiwa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bill Jr to escape.
Kursiwa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bill Jr prevents Kursiwa from moving into mount.
Bill Jr is not content to let Kursiwa control the position.
Kursiwa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa cracks Bill Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bill Jr keeps working.
Bill Jr is trying to control Kursiwa's posture but Kursiwa avoids it.
Kursiwa working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kursiwa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bill Jr to see if he's OK.
Bill Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Kursiwa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
 Bill Jr is rocked!
A big shot lands for Kursiwa! That's hurt Bill Jr! Will he recover? Kursiwa fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liwa Kursiwa!
A relieved looking Liwa Kursiwa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lathem McGuire (ranked 1453 p4p, 1420 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 183 p4p, 179 weight class). Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
185
20 - 14 - 0 |
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12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tests Tong Panong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Tong Panong avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tong Panong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire pounces like a tiger and cracks Tong Panong with a vicious hook! Tong Panong is down but not out! McGuire follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lathem McGuire!
A relieved looking Lathem McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 536 p4p, 296 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 72 p4p, 40 weight class). Ainsworth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Rhodes has chosen Bury My Bones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dusty Rhodes enters the cage!
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34
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Rhodes is out of range.
Rhodes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ainsworth jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhodes.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rhodes lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
And Rhodes tries to counter it with a takedown but Ainsworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhodes clinches up with Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Rhodes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ainsworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth tries for a takedown but Rhodes manages to get underhooks.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Ainsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes tries to throw a body punch but Ainsworth avoids it by throwing Rhodes back against the cage.
Ainsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes has Ainsworth pushed against the cage.
Ainsworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rhodes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ainsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Rhodes scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhodes.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
Rhodes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhodes gets underhooks to prevent Ainsworth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Ainsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth blocking some punches.
Rhodes gets through Ainsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes gets through Ainsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes tries to work over Ainsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Ainsworth pushes Rhodes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a left to the head.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Ainsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhodes misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhodes.
Ainsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ainsworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Rhodes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
Rhodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ainsworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhodes.
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Rhodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Ainsworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes lands with a light punch inside.
Ainsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ainsworth's elbow.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhodes lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
Rhodes scores with a punch to the head.
Rhodes jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhodes on the side of the head.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhodes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth is breathing heavily.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ainsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Rhodes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses its target.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhodes avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Rhodes jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses its target.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Rhodes's knee but Rhodes avoids it well.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Rhodes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhodes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhodes lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Rhodes's leg. Rhodes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhodes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhodes wants to clinch but Ainsworth slips to the side
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes lands with a straight right. Ainsworth didn't see that one coming.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhodes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhodes clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Rhodes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhodes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhodes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhodes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhodes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Rhodes goes for a double leg but Ainsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ainsworth continues to drive forward.
Rhodes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhodes shoots in and drives through. Ainsworth sprawls well.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhodes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ainsworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhodes stuns Ainsworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhodes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Rhodes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhodes is able to avoid easily.
Rhodes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Ainsworth sprawls well.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Rhodes down with leg kicks.
Rhodes avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Rhodes avoids nicely.
Rhodes gets a takedown into half guard.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Ainsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Rhodes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Rhodes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Rhodes's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodes, at least for the moment.
Ainsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ainsworth, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes misses with a few strikes there.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhodes's head.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Rhodes moved away.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Rhodes was not able to check.
Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Rhodes.
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!
Rhodes lands with an uppercut that bounces Ainsworth off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhodes doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhodes instigates a clinch.
Ainsworth is trying to drag Rhodes to the mat but Rhodes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ainsworth wants the takedown. Rhodes is fighting it off but Ainsworth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rhodes's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is pulling down on Ainsworth's head. It's preventing any offense from Ainsworth, at least for the moment.
Ainsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainsworth is fighting to break Rhodes's control of his arms but Rhodes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ainsworth wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Rhodes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ainsworth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Ainsworth defending well.
Rhodes controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhodes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
A victorious Dusty Rhodes 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 Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 648 p4p, 218 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 81 p4p, 30 weight class). Hanson has chosen Subcouds - on red as his entrance music. Ryu Akutagawa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Akutagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akutagawa takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Akutagawa throws a lazy head kick
and Hanson moves into the clinch.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akutagawa lands with a left to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Akutagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanson jumps into guard, dragging Akutagawa to the mat.
Akutagawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Akutagawa controlling him for the moment.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akutagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson is looking for a triangle here but Akutagawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akutagawa trying to control the pace.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akutagawa defends it easily.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akutagawa passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson looking for a sweep but Akutagawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akutagawa prevents Hanson from getting the reversal.
Hanson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akutagawa controlling his opponent.
Hanson can't escape the position.
Akutagawa tries to control but Hanson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Akutagawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Akutagawa blocks Hanson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hanson can't escape the position.
Hanson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hanson tries to escape but Akutagawa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
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.
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa misses with the body kick
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Akutagawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akutagawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akutagawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akutagawa!
Akutagawa gets to mount! Hanson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hanson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Akutagawa is hanging on to Hanson's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson breaks Akutagawa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akutagawa keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Akutagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akutagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akutagawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson trying to move into half guard but instead Akutagawa has managed to sweep!
Hanson is looking for a triangle here but Akutagawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to improve position but can't.
Ryu Akutagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akutagawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Akutagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akutagawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.
Hanson is still trying to improve position.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Akutagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is pressing down on Akutagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Akutagawa uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akutagawa is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now.
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akutagawa pulls his head out easily.
Hanson is pressing down on Akutagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akutagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Hanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akutagawa defends it well.
Hanson blocks a jab.
Hanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akutagawa sprawls well initially but Hanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akutagawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Akutagawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanson.
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akutagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akutagawa's head.
Hanson is working for a kimura but Akutagawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Akutagawa is defending well.
Akutagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanson wants to pass to mount but Akutagawa is defending the position.
Hanson 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.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Akutagawa is defending well.
Hanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akutagawa is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanson is working for a kimura here but Akutagawa manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hanson's guard.
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hanson is tightening it up a little... Akutagawa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akutagawa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akutagawa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Hanson!
David Hanson very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 242 p4p, 718 weight class) and Dexter Roussel (ranked 32 p4p, 96 weight class). Roussel has chosen Manau - J'ai laissé là bas as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussel throws a hook to the side of Custer's head but Custer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roussel looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Roussel.
Roussel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Custer. That's going to slow Roussel down.
Custer defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand.
Roussel throws a jab when Custer was well out of range.
Roussel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Custer moves out of range of the strikes.
Custer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Custer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel blocks a low kick nicely.
Custer connects with a jab.
Roussel throws out a loose jab but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roussel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roussel ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
A little jabbing left from Roussel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Custer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roussels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Custer's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Custer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Custer throws a good cross that connects.
Custer tries to close the distance and clinch but Roussel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roussel misses the shot to the body.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer tries to score with a low kick but Roussel moves his leg out of the way.
Roussel keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Custer.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Custer misses.
Roussel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Custer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Custer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Roussel as he connects with a hook.
Custer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Roussel.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel looks to throw the jab but Custer is out of range.
Custer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roussel looks to land a left hand but Custer moved out of range nicely.
Roussel loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Roussel throws a jab when Custer was well out of range.
Custer lands a jab to the head.
Roussel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roussel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer misses the jab.
Roussel throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussel tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roussel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Custer tenderised Roussel's leg. Roussel is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussel missing with a left hand there. Custer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Custer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Custer stuns Roussel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Custer tries to clinch up but Roussel circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Roussel misses.
Custer misses with a straight right.
Custer slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
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 Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Custer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Custer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roussel loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Roussel moves forwards but Custer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Custer walks into a straight right hand from Roussel.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roussel just manages to avoid it.
Custer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roussel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer closes the distance and clinches.
Custer lands a right hand.
That has opened up Dexter Roussel's cut even more.
Roussel stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Custer.
Custer working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Roussel throws a head punch that misses.
Roussel throws a head punch that misses.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Custer.
Custer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Custer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Custer lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Custer.
Custer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roussel is breathing heavily.
Custer lands with a right to the head.
Custer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Custer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Custer struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussel controls his hands.
Custer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roussel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Custer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Custer.
Custer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with a knee strike.
Custer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Custer misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel managing to block the knees to the body from Custer.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Custer lands a left hand.
Custer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roussel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custer.
Custer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Custer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Custer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Custer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Custer lands a left hand.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Roussel is rocked!
The cut above Dexter Roussel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roussel is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
Custer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Custer breaks from the clinch.
Custer scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel gets tackled into the cage by Custer. Custer maintains the clinch.
Roussel seems to have recovered his senses.
Custer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Custer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Custer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Custer.
Custer trying to land knees to the body.
Custer lands with a short shot to the head.
Roussel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Custer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Custer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roussel's brow.
Custer digs a right hand underneath Roussel's ribcage. Roussel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Custer manages to break the clinch.
Roussel is aggressively charging in as Custer backs up avoiding any damage. Custer tosses out a jab and Roussel runs right into it face first! Roussel is out cold! Custer dropped down on all fours and is barking in Roussel's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Custer!
Our winner, Jesse Custer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaikka Chai (ranked 527 p4p, 640 weight class) and Paulo Kogos (ranked 72 p4p, 80 weight class). Chai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Man Walking. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogos slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kogos counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kogos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kogos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Kogos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kogos looks to land a strike but Chai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kogos throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chai preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kogos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kogos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kogos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Kogos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Kogos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Kogos keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Kogos off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kogos.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Kogos throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kogos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
 It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kogos takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Kogos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chai duly obliges.
Chaikka Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Kogos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kogos.
Kogos misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Kogos toppling to the canvas! Kogos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
Kogos is rocked!
Chai feints a jab and as Kogos dips his head, Chai unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kogos right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kogos falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Chai smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 219 p4p, 136 weight class) and Ryder Young (ranked 10 p4p, 15 weight class). Cross's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Folk Metal. Young has chosen Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cross sprawling to the canvas! Cross rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cross out cold! Cross is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryder Young!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryder Young thanked Action Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jeremy Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mesquita (ranked 30 p4p, 70 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 5 p4p, 10 weight class). Richard Mesquita could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Surianglek Sitsongrit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mesquita moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely.
Mesquita scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Mesquita moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Mesquita scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Mesquita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mesquita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mesquita moved away.
Mesquita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mesquita.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mesquita misses its target.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Sitsongrit has managed to sweep!
Mesquita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mesquita is on him like a limpet, forcing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Mesquita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the head.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Mesquita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Sitsongrit clobbers Mesquita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Mesquita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mesquita in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mesquita has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mesquita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Mesquita working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sitsongrit is trying to buck Mesquita off.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mesquita asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Richard Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sitsongrit is trying to buck Mesquita off.
Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Mesquita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Mesquita moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Mesquita connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Mesquita moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Mesquita trying to control from Sitsongrit's half guard. Sitsongrit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mesquita postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit!
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita is letting Sitsongrit control him for a moment.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sitsongrit's best efforts.
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Come on Mesquita - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mesquita wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita successfully pulls guard.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Richard Mesquita did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Mesquita down by chopping away at his legs.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Mesquita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Mesquita down by chopping away at his legs.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit thumps Mesquita with a low kick.
Mesquita lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Mesquita is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Mesquita jumps back.
Mesquita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mesquita is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mesquita takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mesquita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Mesquita takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
A leg kick checked by Mesquita.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mesquita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita landing strikes.
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!
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit pushes Mesquita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mesquita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Mesquita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sitsongrit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mesquita controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mesquita fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Mesquita is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mesquita won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Mesquita seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita has a closed guard, preventing Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Mesquita's front leg but catches the back leg as Mesquita tries to avoid it.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Mesquita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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