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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudra Yogpeeth (ranked 24119 p4p, 23559 weight class) and Carlos Mendoza (ranked 516 p4p, 502 weight class). Carlos Mendoza told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudra Yogpeeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yogpeeth is looking to chop away at Mendoza's legs.
Yogpeeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yogpeeth. That one must have hurt.
Mendoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza is looking to clinch.
Mendoza scores with a jab. Yogpeeth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yogpeeth misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza moves out of range as Yogpeeth throws a body kick.
Yogpeeth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yogpeeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Yogpeeth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yogpeeth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Carlos Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yogpeeth throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Yogpeeth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yogpeeth throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Yogpeeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Yogpeeth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendoza doesn't seem phased though.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yogpeeth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yogpeeth lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendoza's head.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yogpeeth backwards.
A short right from Mendoza on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendoza.
Yogpeeth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yogpeeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yogpeeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yogpeeth stacks Mendoza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yogpeeth!
Mendoza is not content to let Yogpeeth control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to control but Yogpeeth postures up.
Yogpeeth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mendoza is trying to improve his position.
Mendoza is being controlled here.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza trying his best to control but Yogpeeth has mounted him.
Yogpeeth punching from mount but Mendoza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendoza is trying to escape the mount.
Yogpeeth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mendoza hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendoza has his hands clasped together around Yogpeeth's back. He's all about the action.
Yogpeeth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
Yogpeeth lands strikes from half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yogpeeth controlling the action here.
Mendoza tries to roll over but Yogpeeth keeps him under control.
Yogpeeth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendoza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Yogpeeth is tapping! Great win for Mendoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Mendoza!
After winning the bout, Carlos Mendoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kajulik Nuvaqirq (ranked 24388 p4p, 24930 weight class) and Moby Kick (ranked 515 p4p, 523 weight class). Kajulik Nuvaqirq 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajulik Nuvaqirq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moby Kick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuvaqirq tries a low kick but Kick avoids it.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook
and Kick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nuvaqirq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kick wants to counter the offense by Nuvaqirq and move into the clinch position.
Kick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kick rushes Nuvaqirq and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a jab to the body but Kick is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Kick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild body shot.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild combination.
Kick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a right hand
and Kick counters with a series of strikes. Nuvaqirq will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nuvaqirq looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Kick lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
Kick lands a front kick.
Nuvaqirq moves into the clinch.
Kick breaks from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook
and Kick counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Nuvaqirq misses.
Kick darts in and clinches Nuvaqirq up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuvaqirq tries to clinch up.
Nuvaqirq misses with a shot to the body
and Kick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nuvaqirq is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Nuvaqirq scores with a four punch combination!
Nuvaqirq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Kick lands a head kick. Nuvaqirq smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kick tries to move into range but Nuvaqirq moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nuvaqirq's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq throws a lazy uppercut
and Kick moves into the clinch.
Kick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kick's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq backing away here, and Kick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kick throws a head kick that Nuvaqirq semi-blocks.
Nuvaqirq throws a right hand that misses
and Kick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nuvaqirq is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kick.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuvaqirq looks to throw the jab but Kick is out of range.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a nice looking combination but Kick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq misses with an uppercut. Kick saw that one coming.
Kick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but Nuvaqirq manages to duck under it in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kick blocks the leg kick.
Kick unleashes a big counter combination but Nuvaqirq bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nuvaqirq takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kick throws out a loose jab but Nuvaqirq uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nuvaqirq on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kick moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination. Kick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 Kick is rocked!
A combination from Nuvaqirq does no damage.
Kick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nuvaqirq throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nuvaqirq is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nuvaqirq throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kick counters with a body kick.
Nuvaqirq is breathing heavily.
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab
and Kick counters with an inside leg kick.
Kick misses with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a big counter combination but Kick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nuvaqirq clinches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuvaqirq listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kick is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuvaqirq finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuvaqirq throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kick seems to have recovered his senses.
Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a low kick.
Kick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuvaqirq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuvaqirq seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nuvaqirq misses with a looping left.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq swings for the body but Kick moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kick. Kick obviously looking to wear him down.
Nuvaqirq lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kick at a distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a right hand but Kick moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuvaqirq looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kick wants to counter the offense by Nuvaqirq and move into the clinch position.
Kick throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Nuvaqirq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kick wants to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kick connects with a high kick.
Kick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Kick moves out of range as Nuvaqirq strikes.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but Nuvaqirq manages to duck under it in time.
Nuvaqirq tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kick throws a big counter head kick but Nuvaqirq avoids it with no problem.
Kick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq tries to clinch up but Kick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kick wants to counter with a clinch but Nuvaqirq pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuvaqirq throws out the jab.
As Nuvaqirq backs off Kick throws a huge counter combo but Nuvaqirq manages to avoid it all.
Kick dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination that misses
and Kick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nuvaqirq blocks a head kick by Kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick counters with a nice leg kick.
Kick scores with a head kick. Nuvaqirq tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nuvaqirq thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Kajulik Nuvaqirq 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.
A head kick from Kick lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
Nuvaqirq scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nuvaqirq. Those never looked like landing.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a two punch combination.
Kick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuvaqirq's sensitive parts.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuvaqirq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuvaqirq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kick. Kick obviously looking to wear him down.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq throws a poor cross that misses
and Kick counters with a solid body kick.
A combination from Nuvaqirq does no damage.
Kick takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kick breaks from the clinch.
Kick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Kick.
Kick connects with a leg kick.
Kick tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kick circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kick. That's going to slow Nuvaqirq down.
Kick lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kick is looking to clinch.
Kick throws a nice head kick!
Nuvaqirq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuvaqirq throws a sloppy body shot
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nuvaqirq takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuvaqirq misses with the combination.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a poor cross that misses
and Kick counters with a good low kick that Nuvaqirq was not able to check.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick has managed to clinch.
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kick is looking to clinch.
Kick throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nuvaqirq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kick circles away quickly and effectively.
Kick tries a quick counter leg kick but Nuvaqirq is wise to it.
Nuvaqirq misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nuvaqirq misses.
Kick counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kick. That's going to slow Nuvaqirq down.
Kick with the inside leg kick.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuvaqirq misses the target.
Kick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuvaqirq throws the left hand but Kick avoids the punch easily.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook.
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq misses with an uppercut
and Kick counters with an inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq gets tackled into the cage by Kick. Kick maintains the clinch.
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kick lands a leg kick that knocks Nuvaqirq off balance momentarily.
Kick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuvaqirq feints a jab promting Kick to slip. Nuvaqirq then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kick moves into range and clinches up with Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kick connects with a high kick.
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!
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab
and Kick counters with a nice leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kick tries to clinch up but Nuvaqirq circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nuvaqirq misses the target.
Nuvaqirq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kick tries to counter with a clinch but Nuvaqirq shakes him off and moves away.
Kick misses with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kick moves away.
Kick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab when Kick was well out of range.
Nuvaqirq shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kick tries to counter with a clinch but Nuvaqirq shakes him off and moves away.
A low kick lands for Kick.
Kick with the inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq lands with a right hand.
Kick dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab when Kick was well out of range.
Nuvaqirq fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook
and Kick counters with a low kick, right behind Nuvaqirq 's knee.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Nuvaqirq misses
and Kick counters with a head kick. That will keep Nuvaqirq thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nuvaqirq is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuvaqirq swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuvaqirq's sensitive parts.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches.
Kick throws a big counter head kick but Nuvaqirq avoids it with no problem.
Kick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuvaqirq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuvaqirq looks to throw the jab but Kick is out of range.
Kick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kick slips a jab from Nuvaqirq.
That kick from Kick tenderised Nuvaqirq's leg. Nuvaqirq is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nuvaqirq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kick moves away.
Kick wants to clinch up but Nuvaqirq keeps it at a distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot.
Nuvaqirq misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nuvaqirq lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kick.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nuvaqirq just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuvaqirq sets himself, and Kick steps forward looking for the clinch! Nuvaqirq avoids it this time.
Nuvaqirq throws out a loose jab but Kick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kick tries to counter by closing the distance.
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 Kajulik Nuvaqirq will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kick connects with a high kick.
Nuvaqirq tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuvaqirq throws a leg kick but Kick moved away.
Kick flicks out a counter leg kick but Nuvaqirq steps away.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Kick avoids it well.
Kick tries a quick counter leg kick but Nuvaqirq is wise to it.
Kick connects with a solid leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kick slips a jab from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq digs a good body shot into Kick's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuvaqirq swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
Kick throws a head kick but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination that misses
and Kick counters with a thumping low kick.
Kick blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Nuvaqirq.
Kick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick counters with a thumping low kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that Kick avoids nicely.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuvaqirq swings widly with a right hand
and Kick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nuvaqirq really felt that one!
A punch combination from Nuvaqirq misses.
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kick.
Kick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuvaqirq has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nuvaqirq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nuvaqirq.
Kick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kick checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Kick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nuvaqirq's head.
Nuvaqirq rushes Kick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Kick avoids it well.
Kick throws a big counter head kick but Nuvaqirq avoids it with no problem.
Kick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuvaqirq.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with an uppercut
and Kick counters with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kick counters with a leg kick.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuvaqirq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq is having none of it.
Kick doesn't manage to clinch there - Nuvaqirq circles away.
Nuvaqirq tries to clinch up.
Kick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq swings widly with a right hand
and Kick counters with a solid body kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a series of punches but Kick moves out of range.
Kick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nuvaqirq lands a nice looking body shot.
Kick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kick lands a high kick!
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
A swing and a miss from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nuvaqirq chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kick can pounce on him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nuvaqirq will feel that in the morning.
Kick lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuvaqirq misses with a straight right.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild combination.
Kick unleashes a big counter combination but Nuvaqirq bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kick scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuvaqirq misses with a series of wild punches.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nuvaqirq connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab.
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kick.
Kick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches.
Kick is looking for the big counter here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Kick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Kick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuvaqirq will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but Nuvaqirq manages to duck under it in time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nuvaqirq throws the left hand but Kick avoids the punch easily.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kick gets a clinch.
Nuvaqirq breaks from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick counters with a low kick, right behind Nuvaqirq 's knee.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kick.
A low kick lands for Kick.
Moby Kick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kajulik Nuvaqirq.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nuvaqirq, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajulik Nuvaqirq!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kajulik Nuvaqirq waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Yates (ranked 2728 p4p, 3060 weight class) and Dean Clarke (ranked 193 p4p, 209 weight class). Dean Clarke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrell Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Yates takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Clarke throws the left hand but Yates avoids the punch easily.
Yates throws a big shot that misses.
Clarke misses with an uppercut
enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab.
Clarke avoids the head kick by Yates.
Clarke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Clarke misses.
Yates throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terrell Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clarke will feel that in the morning.
Yates lands a jab to the head.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Yates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke misses with a two punch combination.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Yates sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Yates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clarke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Yates.
It looked like Yates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Yates.
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Yates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarke throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily.
Clarke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yates. That one must have hurt.
Yates tries a low kick but Clarke avoids it.
Clarke walks into a straight right hand from Yates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yates is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke walks into a stiff left hand from Yates.
Yates throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yates quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Clarke misses the jab.
Yates throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
Yates scores with a jab. Clarke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clarke's sensitive parts.
Clarke moves out of range as Yates throws a body kick.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yates misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarke counters with a three punch combo that has Yates backing up. Yates nods at Clarke to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Clarke moves out of range easily.
Yates throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Clarke to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yates.
Clarke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clarke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Yates misses
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yates.
Clarke misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming.
Clarke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yates defending well as Clarke loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Clarke misses.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Yates.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarke! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
A bone on bone clash there as Clarke blocks the leg kick.
Yates moves out of range of the strikes.
Clarke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yates seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clarke misses with a left hand
and Yates makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clarke really felt that one!
Yates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yates lands a jab.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Yates is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yates throws a leg kick but Clarke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Clarke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clarke avoids the head kick by Yates.
Clarke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clarke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yates.
Clarke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yates throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke counters with a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Yates is predictable there
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Yates misses.
Yates bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yates lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Yates throws a solid leg kick but Clarke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yates.
A little jabbing left from Clarke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a good, hard body kick but Yates shrugs it off.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Clarke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clarke moves out of range of the strikes.
Clarke throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarke! But no joy.
Yates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clarke is out of range and Yates settles back down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Clarke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Clarke misses the target.
Yates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yates throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yates lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yates cracks Clarke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing.
Yates throws a leg kick
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates misses with a lunging right hand
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
Clarke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left and a right from Clarke both land. Nice combination.
Clarke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
Yates lands a front kick.
Yates throws the kick towards the body but Clarke avoids it.
Clarke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yates.
Yates misses with the combination.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yates checks a low kick from Clarke.
Yates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yates throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a left and a right that stings Clarke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yates misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Yates slips a straight right by Clarke.
Yates looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
Donk. Yates catches Clarke right on the button with a cross.
Clarke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Yates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yates scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Yates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarke! But no joy.
Yates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clarke slips a straight right by Yates.
As Yates backs off Clarke throws a huge counter combo but Yates manages to avoid it all.
Yates cracks Clarke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yates lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarke tries to land a body kick
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Yates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Clarke slips under a jab from Yates.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Yates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Yates throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.
Clarke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a straight right hand.
Yates swings widly with a right hand
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarke throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it.
Yates throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarke! But no joy.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke misses the jab.
It looked like Yates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yates scores with a kick to the body.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clarke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
The fighters circling - Yates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yates.
Yates slips a jab from Clarke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates misses with a left hand
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
Terrell Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
Yates throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clarke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clarke throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarke throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yates.
Clarke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yates finds it's way round the side to connect with Clarke's head.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yates throws a combination that misses
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clarke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Yates. That snapped Clarke's head back.
Yates connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
Yates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clarke moves out of range of the strikes.
Clarke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yates with a body shot.
Yates moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clarke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yates scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Clarke misses
and Yates counters with a left and a right that stings Clarke.
Yates misses with a hook.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yates tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target.
Clarke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clarke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yates with a body shot.
Clarke 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.
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
Yates misses with a body kick.
Yates throws a head kick but Clarke moves out of range.
Yates throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a front kick that sends Clarke stumbling back into the cage.
Clarke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yates. Yates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Clarke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Yates misses the target.
Nice cross by Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates misses with a hook.
Clarke thinks about the counter body kick.
Clarke staying out of range there.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Clarke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yates does it's job there.
Yates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yates!
Yates blocks a jab.
Yates throws a head kick that misses
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
Yates gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clarke counters with a straight right hand.
Yates cracks Clarke with an open hand slap.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Clarke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates misses with a looping right.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Yates throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Yates.
Yates scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clarke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Yates misses its intended target.
Clarke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clarke misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming.
Clarke checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yates looks to land a combination but Clarke avoids it well.
Clarke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Yates slips the punch.
Yates is looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clarke scores with a jab.
Yates lands a nice shot that snaps Clarke's head back.
Yates scores with a shot to the body.
Clarke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yates.
Yates throws a head kick that Clarke semi-blocks.
Yates slips under a jab from Clarke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Yates dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Yates scores with a nice strike.
Yates tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clarke is able to avoid easily.
Yates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yates misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarke misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clarke.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yates throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clarke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yates slips a jab from Clarke.
Yates throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarke's head.
Clarke throws a shot to the body.
Clarke slips under a jab from Yates.
Clarke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yates scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clarke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yates lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Clarke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yates blocks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clarke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a leg kick that misses.
Yates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke walks into a stiff left hand from Yates.
Dean Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Yates.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yates!
Yates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clarke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yates misses with a kick to the body
and Clarke counters with a good, hard body kick but Yates shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
Yates throws a body kick that misses
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Yates throws a lazy uppercut
and Yates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarke off the cage and back into range.
Yates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yates lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clarke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clarke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clarke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarke.
Yates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clarke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Yates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clarke is out of range.
Yates slips under a jab from Clarke.
Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarke off the cage and back into range.
Clarke throws a hook to the side of Yates's head but Yates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
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!
Clarke misses with a straight left.
Yates throws a leg kick that misses.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Yates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yates misses with a low kick as Clarke jumps back.
Yates lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Clarke checks a low kick from Yates.
Yates scores with a nice body kick.
Yates tries to score with a low kick but Clarke moves his leg out of the way.
Yates misses with a body punch
and Clarke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yates.
Clarke misses with a straight left.
Yates buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clarke moves out of range of the leg kick from Yates.
Yates throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke.
Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Clarke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clarke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yates lands with an overhand left.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yates lands an overhand right.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
Yates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clarke.
Yates lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Clarke misses.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Yates scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarke in his tracks.
Yates misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Clarke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Terrell Yates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Yates.
Clarke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clarke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Yates digs a good body shot into Clarke's ribs.
Yates defending well as Clarke loads up on a big left hand.
Yates thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clarke if he has to take too many more of those.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yates.
Clarke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses
and Yates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke connects with a looping right hand.
Yates digs a good hook to Clarke's body.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Yates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarke misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Yates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Yates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sledge Wrou (ranked 2104 p4p, 5692 weight class) and Greg Southridge (ranked 238 p4p, 427 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Wrou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Southridge!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrou stuns Southridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Wrou shows good takedown defense.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Wrou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Southridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Wrou keeps it at a distance.
Southridge throws a body punch but Wrou moves out of range.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Wrou keeps it at a distance.
Southridge with the inside leg kick.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sledge Wrou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Wrou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southridge shoots and misses
and Wrou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Southridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrou counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Southridge wants to clinch but Wrou slips to the side
and Wrou counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southridge.
As Wrou backs off Southridge throws a huge counter combo but Wrou manages to avoid it all.
Wrou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Southridge.
Southridge has his takedown stuffed
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Southridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wrou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Southridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wrou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sledge Wrou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrou connects with a right hand. Southridge shakes it off.
Wrou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.
Southridge is rocked!
Southridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrou finish him?
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt - Wrou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Wrou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Southridge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wrou!
Southridge is trying to get an arm triangle but Wrou is defending well.
Wrou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Southridge.
Wrou is looking for a sweep.
Wrou is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrou controls the position for a moment.
Southridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wrou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wrou is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Southridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrou keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Southridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Southridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wrou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrou is trying to get back to full guard.
Southridge controlling the action here.
Wrou is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Southridge.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Southridge lands a two punch combo.
Southridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wrou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Southridge closes the distance but Wrou moves to the side
and Wrou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Southridge has his takedown stuffed
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wrou is staying active underneath Southridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Southridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrou is looking to escape.
Southridge prevents Wrou from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wrou is looking to control Southridge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wrou avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Southridge throws a solid leg kick but Wrou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Southridge.
Southridge moves into the clinch.
Wrou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Southridge.
Southridge wants a takedown but no success here.
Southridge misses with a knee strike.
Southridge blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrou.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Southridge's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Southridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sledge Wrou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Southridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greg Southridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Southridge walks into a jab.
Southridge throws a body kick that misses.
Wrou slaps away a takedown attempt from Southridge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Southridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrou circles away.
Wrou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sledge Wrou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
Southridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Southridge forces Wrou back against the cage and clinches.
Wrou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southridge swings for the body but Wrou moves out of range.
A jab from Wrou finds it's way through Southridge's defenses.
Southridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Southridge tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southridge defending well as Wrou loads up on a big left hand.
Southridge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrou takes a swing at Southridge's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrou. That snapped Southridge's head back.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrou avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrou cracks Southridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrou avoids the head kick by Southridge.
A little feinted left hand from Wrou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Southridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrou pinned against the cage. Wrou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Southridge throws a leg kick but Wrou moved away.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Greg Southridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southridge with a poor takedown
letting Wrou counter with a right hand.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Wrou circles away easily
and Wrou counters with a nice body shot.
Southridge is breathing heavily.
Wrou misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Southridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrou cracks Southridge with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Southridge falls to his knees and Wrou doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sledge Wrou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hands Norseson (ranked 2467 p4p, 3228 weight class) and Salvador Jimenez (ranked 177 p4p, 225 weight class). The key to victory for Hands Norseson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hands Norseson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into Norseson's guard.
Norseson is looking to stand back up but Jimenez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Norseson.
Jimenez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though.
Jimenez works his way into side control.
Jimenez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Jimenez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jimenez controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimenez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.
Norseson being controlled for a moment.
Jimenez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez taking a breather here.
Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Norseson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimenez is staying tight to Norseson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sloppy strikes there by Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Norseson's face as Jimenez controls the position.
Norseson is trying to control Jimenez's posture but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez slows the pace down.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norseson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norseson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jimenez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Norseson dodges the ground and pound from Jimenez.
Norseson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jimenez is controlling him well.
Jimenez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Norseson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimenez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norseson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Jimenez there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norseson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jimenez has cracked it and Norseson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jimenez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvador Jimenez!
After winning the bout, Salvador Jimenez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Phoenix (ranked 2147 p4p, 2401 weight class) and Mark Jackacy (ranked 243 p4p, 274 weight class). Jackacy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nkolo Akosunga - Lokua Kanza. Mark Jackacy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackacy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackacy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackacy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Jackacy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackacy tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackacy throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Mark Jackacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackacy scores with a nice head shot.
Jackacy lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Gerald Phoenix has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackacy misses with a looping left.
Jackacy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix misses with a double jab
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Jackacy.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackacy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackacy goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
Jackacy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackacy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Jackacy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Jackacy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackacy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix defending well as Jackacy loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackacy just manages to avoid it.
Jackacy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Jackacy's defenses.
Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Jackacy. Jackacy maintains the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Jackacy's head.
Jackacy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackacy tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jackacy back against the cage.
Jackacy fails to pull guard.
Jackacy throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackacy misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jackacy fails to land.
Jackacy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackacy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phoenix is defending well.
Gerald Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackacy.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackacy.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackacy's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Jackacy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Jackacy.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Jackacy.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackacy backwards.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackacy.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Jackacy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix blocks the elbow strike.
Jackacy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Jackacy wants a takedown.
Jackacy takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackacy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackacy.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackacy avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Jackacy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackacy lands a left hand.
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Jackacy's takedown attempt.
Jackacy lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix tries to work over Jackacy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackacy lands a good knee to the midsection. Phoenix won't want to take too many of those.
Jackacy lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackacy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackacy throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackacy tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jackacy back against the cage.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackacy misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Jackacy swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackacy avoids it.
Jackacy swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix takes an elbow to the temple.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Jackacy's head.
Phoenix presses Jackacy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackacy tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jackacy fails to land.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jackacy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Jackacy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phoenix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackacy tries to pull guard but Phoenix won't allow it.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackacy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Jackacy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackacy.
Phoenix pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackacy fails to land.
Jackacy throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackacy blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jackacy.
Jackacy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackacy pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Jackacy working aggressively here.
Jackacy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackacy scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackacy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Jackacy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phoenix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackacy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackacy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with a knee strike.
Jackacy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Jackacy is rocked!
A short right from Phoenix.
Jackacy is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Jackacy swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Jackacy's head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackacy fails to land.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackacy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackacy with a big uppercut! Jackacy tries to clinch up but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackacy to the mat! Jackacy covers up and Phoenix unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerald Phoenix!
Gerald Phoenix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mark Jackacy spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Griggs (ranked 1070 p4p, 2371 weight class) and Zane Yardow (ranked 152 p4p, 295 weight class). Griggs comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom- Nelly. Vinny Griggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zane Yardow's chin.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Yardow!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yardow lands a jab to the nose.
Yardow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yardow to score with a decent uppercut.
Yardow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yardow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yardow misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Yardow manages to avoid it.
Yardow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yardow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yardow lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yardow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zane Yardow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yardow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yardow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yardow.
Yardow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Yardow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Yardow working aggressively here.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yardow tries to throw a body punch but Griggs avoids it by throwing Yardow back against the cage.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yardow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yardow digs a right hand into Griggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griggs's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yardow can't find room to land a body shot as Griggs controls the action.
Yardow lands a body shot.
A short right from Yardow.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Yardow lands a nice shot to the body.
Yardow lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardow lands a nice uppercut.
Yardow throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Yardow.
Yardow keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yardow swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yardow.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yardow has him pressed against the cage.
Yardow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yardow can turn it around.
Griggs prevents a body shot from Yardow.
Yardow struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yardow.
Griggs avoids the elbow strike from Yardow, against the cage.
Yardow misses with a punch to the body.
Yardow misses with a punch on the inside.
Yardow throws a head punch that misses.
Yardow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yardow.
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Yardow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yardow.
Yardow connects with a body shot that sends Griggs's belly button to the back.
Yardow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griggs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yardow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yardow works the jab nicely.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yardow scores with a shot to the body.
Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Yardow.
Oooooh!!! Yardow has knocked Griggs down with a huge combo! Yardow steps away and waves a wobbly Griggs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Griggs is rocked!
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!
Yardow cracks Griggs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Griggs falls backwards against the cage. Yardow follows up with more strikes that drop Griggs to his knees. Yardow keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Griggs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Yardow!
A relieved looking Zane Yardow 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Fassett (ranked 1033 p4p, 1038 weight class) and Mad Panda (ranked 77 p4p, 78 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Fassett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda goes for a double leg but Fassett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fassett continues to drive forward.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
Panda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Fassett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fassett lands with a straight right. Panda didn't see that one coming.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Fassett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eric Fassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fassett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda is not content to let Fassett control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fassett drops an elbow to the side of Panda's head.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda is still trying to improve position.
Fassett is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now.
Fassett is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Fassett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Panda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fassett is staying active.
Panda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fassett.
Fassett is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fassett working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fassett throws a strike but Panda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fassett connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fassett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Panda.
Fassett cracks Panda with a big elbow.
Fassett landing a few strikes.
Fassett is putting a hurting on Panda here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fassett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Panda regains half guard, as Fassett was trying to land strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fassett lands a nice short elbow.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Fassett scoring with some ground and pound.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fassett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily.
Panda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fassett frees his head nicely. Oh but Panda has switched to an armbar! Fassett is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mad Panda!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abasi Njagi (ranked 1363 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Matt Seal (ranked 100 p4p, 79 weight class). Njagi comes to the cage accompanied by The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abasi Njagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Seal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt - Seal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Njagi tries to move into range but Seal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seal gets caught flat footed, as Njagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Njagi is sitting in close to Seal's body. Seal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Njagi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Njagi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Seal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Seal!
After winning the bout, Matt Seal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamed Juniorss (ranked 421 p4p, 447 weight class) and Trent Temple (ranked 71 p4p, 74 weight class). Temple is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HonestKey- What My Life For. Hamed Juniorss 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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamed Juniorss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Temple!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temple misses with an uppercut.
Juniorss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Temple misses with an uppercut
and Juniorss counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
Juniorss moves away from the strike by Temple.
Juniorss staying out of range there.
Temple drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Juniorss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Temple.
Temple chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Temple postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juniorss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Temple, into his guard.
Temple has Juniorss pulled in close to control his posture.
Temple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juniorss wants to pass the guard but Temple is keeping the position.
Juniorss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juniorss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Temple being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temple pulls Juniorss in close to prevent any damage.
Juniorss stays in close to Temple's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Temple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juniorss is one step ahead there.
Temple looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juniorss passes into side control.
Juniorss looking to control but instead Temple has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Temple gets full guard.
Juniorss preventing the sweep.
Juniorss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Temple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juniorss throws out the jab.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Juniorss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trent Temple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temple scores with a jab to the body.
Juniorss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab.
Juniorss misses with a hook
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Juniorss.
Temple thuds a left hand into Juniorss's body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Temple lands a jab-cross combination.
Juniorss walks into a jab.
Temple lands with a cross.
Temple avoids the body shot from Juniorss.
Temple connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamed Juniorss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juniorss moves away from the strike by Temple.
An attempted straight right counter from Juniorss misses the target.
Temple has a takedown stuffed.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss misses with a body shot
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Temple punishes Juniorss's body with a nice straight punch.
Temple misses with a lunging right hand
and Juniorss counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temple throws a body punch but Juniorss moves out of range.
Temple connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juniorss momentarily.
Temple misses with a hook. Juniorss ducked under it nicely.
Juniorss throwing a counter right hand but Temple manages to avoid it.
Temple moves out of range as Juniorss strikes.
Juniorss lands with a cross.
Juniorss throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juniorss just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple stuns Juniorss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juniorss rushes Temple and presses him up against the cage.
Juniorss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Temple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Temple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juniorss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Temple has Juniorss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juniorss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hamed Juniorss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
Temple is working for takedown but Juniorss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Temple prevents a body shot from Juniorss.
Temple gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Temple is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Temple.
Juniorss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Temple lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Temple trying to control but Juniorss is working from the bottom.
Temple throws a big right hand that misses.
Juniorss is trying to keep Temple in close.
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!
Juniorss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temple is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Temple with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juniorss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Temple working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Temple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juniorss is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juniorss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temple.
Juniorss is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple dives in and scores a takedown into Juniorss's guard.
Temple advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Temple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Temple's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Temple throws a body punch but Juniorss moves out of range.
Temple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juniorss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Juniorss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temple.
Juniorss wants to clinch
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Temple misses
letting Juniorss counter with a right hand.
Temple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple misses with a shot to the body
and Juniorss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trent Temple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juniorss throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Juniorss misses.
Temple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Temple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Juniorss moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Juniorss misses the target.
A slow jab from Temple misses its intended target.
Temple looking to score a takedown here. Juniorss is defending well but Temple drives through and ends up in Juniorss's guard.
Juniorss wants to sweep here but Temple controlling him for the moment.
Temple wants to pass the guard but Juniorss is keeping the position.
Temple postures up and lands a big shot to Juniorss's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple postures up.
Temple throwing strikes but missing.
Temple postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juniorss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Temple, into his guard.
Juniorss trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juniorss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juniorss is one step ahead there.
Juniorss is stalling in the full guard.
Temple wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Temple has his foot on Juniorss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juniorss works his way back into a safe position though.
Temple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juniorss is one step ahead there.
Juniorss wants to control from the top but Temple keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temple throws a combination that misses
and Temple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temple slips under a jab.
Juniorss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temple bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juniorss's head backwards.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Juniorss.
Juniorss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temple.
Temple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juniorss swivels and escapes.
Juniorss throwing a counter right hand but Temple manages to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Temple throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juniorss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juniorss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown. Juniorss fights it but they end up in guard.
Juniorss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juniorss tries to get out of the position.
Temple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juniorss controlling the position.
Temple throwing strikes from guard but Juniorss blocks nicely.
Temple landing some decent shots from guard.
Temple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Temple throws a big right hand that misses.
Temple drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Juniorss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Temple has Juniorss in his guard.
Juniorss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Temple is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss being controlled here momentarily.
Temple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Temple is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Temple looking for a triangle here. Juniorss is fighting it but it looks tight! Temple pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Juniorss is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trent Temple!
Trent Temple seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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