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SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 722 p4p, 1283 weight class) and Sickwat Dan (ranked 83 p4p, 134 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Damian Tonon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Damian Tonon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sickwat Dan !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon misses with an uppercut. Dan saw that one coming.
Dan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tonon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dan .
Tonon clinches.
Tonon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Tonon is trying to trip Dan . He has hold of a leg but Dan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tonon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dan wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonon postures up.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Dan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.
Tonon works over Dan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon passes Dan 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dan !
Dan 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.
Tonon tries to control but Dan wriggling away.
Dan tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
Tonon controlling his opponent.
Tonon tries to control but Dan wriggling away.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Tonon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tonon landing strikes from the mount.
Dan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dan 's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Tonon.
Tonon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dan for as long as he can get away with.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dan is looking to escape.
Dan tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Dan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dan wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Dan is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dan tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon looking to finish Dan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dan !
Dan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dan shoots in for a double leg but Tonon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sickwat Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tonon showed some decent athleticism there.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Dan defending well.
Dan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon drops an elbow to the side of Dan 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan actively working from the bottom here.
Dan trying to control here.
Tonon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tonon is trying to control. Dan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dan is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonon is thwarting Dan 's attempts to control the position.
Tonon is looking for a kimura but Dan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonon to get the leverage.
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dan is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tonon trying to control but Dan is having none of it.
Dan is bucking up trying to escape but Tonon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tonon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dan ?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Dan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tonon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
Dan wants to counter the offense by Tonon and move into the clinch position.
Dan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dan 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dan is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tonon working away.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dan 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tonon advances to mount.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dan is in a horrible position here. Tonon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tonon looking to control but Dan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon prevents Dan from getting the reversal.
Dan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon lands a nice shot to the head.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Dan is squirming around nicely.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan is trying desperately to improve position.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Tonon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonon 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 1977 p4p, 1488 weight class) and Cedric De Boise (ranked 241 p4p, 180 weight class). De Boise is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Do Your Thing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric De Boise!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from De Boise.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but De Boise circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle moves into range and clinches up with De Boise.
Good body shot from Red Eagle.
A right hook to the body lands for Red Eagle.
De Boise looks winded!
Red Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Red Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Red Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
De Boise blocks a body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Eagle working aggressively here.
Red Eagle pushes De Boise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red Eagle.
A right handed body shot lands from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Red Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Red Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Red Eagle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Boise or not.
Red Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Boises head.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of De Boise's head.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Boise.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of De Boise's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Boise tries to work over Red Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Red Eagle lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
De Boise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Boise prevents a body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Red Eagle - that landed with a thud.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
De Boise blocking some punches.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Red Eagle works on De Boise's body with a couple of short punches.
Red Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Red Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
Red Eagle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 De Boise is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Red Eagle fails to land.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Boise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Red Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle.
De Boise is still on wobbly legs! Can Red Eagle finish him?
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Boise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Red Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Boise.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De Boise's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De Boise drops to his knees and Red Eagle pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
A victorious Chief Red Eagle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leg Day (ranked 1097 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 138 p4p, 172 weight class). Ecker has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day takes one to the chin there.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker scores with a head kick.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Ecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ecker goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day misses with a head kick.
Ecker throws an off balance right hand
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Ecker is blocking nicely.
Day missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ecker.
Our sources have told us that Day has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ecker lands an elbow just above Day 's eye.
Ecker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Ecker lands a left hand.
Ecker is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Day fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Donk. Ecker catches Day right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Ecker breaks away and moves out of range.
Ecker is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Ecker moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Ecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Ecker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Day.
Day staying out of range there.
Day is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ecker.
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ecker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ecker can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
Day tries a knee to the head but Ecker blocks it.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ecker wants to clinch.
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Ecker landing knees to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Day blocking some punches.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Ecker blocks with his arms.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Day tries to land a front kick but Ecker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ecker throws out the jab.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day is looking to counter the offense by Ecker and move into the clinch.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Day throws a leg kick
and Ecker counters with a good, hard body kick but Day shrugs it off.
Ecker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Ecker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day landing knees to the head.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day landing knees to the head.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Day.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Ecker.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Ecker is working for takedown but Day is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses.
Ecker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day pushes Ecker off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day lands a front kick.
Day misses with a body kick.
Leg Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Ecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Day fakes the leg kick and cracks Ecker in the body.
Ecker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Day connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Ecker down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day tries to clinch but Ecker is having none of it.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ecker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ecker lands some shots froms side control.
Ecker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Day is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ecker cracks Day with a big elbow.
Day is trying to get back to his feet.
Ecker throws an elbow but Day slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ecker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Day sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that second round.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Day closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Ecker pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day lands a good knee to the midsection. Ecker won't want to take too many of those.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Day.
Leg Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Ecker looking for a takedown.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ecker is looking to control Day's arms but Day gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ecker has his back to the cage.
Ecker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ecker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Ecker misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker can't get the takedown.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day lands a nice knee to the body.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Leg Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Day lands a knee to the head.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Day gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leg Day!
Leg Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cheese (ranked 455 p4p, 817 weight class) and Grigori Golov (ranked 46 p4p, 78 weight class). Cheese comes to the cage accompanied by Rape Me. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Golov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Golov catches Cheese right on the button with a cross.
Golov tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Golov as he connects with a hook.
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Golov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cheese has control of Golov's left arm, preventing Golov from doing any damage.
Golov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Golov wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cheese has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Golov manages to get his head free but now Cheese has transitioned to an armbar! Golov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cheese! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Cheese!
A very excited looking Richard Cheese made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Benedetti (ranked 877 p4p, 1075 weight class) and Donner Keil (ranked 117 p4p, 141 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benedetti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Atrevete te. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti scores with a jab.
 It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
Benedetti lands a left and a right that send Keil crashing to the mat, dazed. Benedetti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Keil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keil throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keil. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Keil to counter with a crisp jab.
Keil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Keil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Keil lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti swings for the body but Keil moves out of range.
A punch combination from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Keil moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Keil.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Keil manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Keil scores with a body shot.
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keil misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Keil.
Benedetti stalks Keil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keil's face. Keil staggers backwards, shaken.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keil moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil avoids them all with ease.
Keil misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and Keil counters with a nice leg kick.
Keil looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Keil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBenedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keil looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil blocks it.
Keil scores with a shot to the body.
Keil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keil takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keil moves away.
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keil.
Keil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keil is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benedetti rather than just go for the knockout.
Benedetti moves out of range as Keil strikes.
Keil misses with a wild body shot.
Keil jabs at Benedetti's body.
Keil misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Keil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
An inside leg kick lands from Keil.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Keil.
Keil lands with a right hand.
Keil dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Keil lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keil.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Keil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Keil cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Benedetti both land. Nice combination.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Keil.
A left lands for Keil.
No joy there for Keil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keil jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Keil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Keil ducks under and follows up with a left that Keil also avoids with ease.
Keil cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Keil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donner Keil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Benedetti lands a big head kick that sends Keil tumbling to the mat! Benedetti takes a step backwards and waves Keil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keil throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Keil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Keil with a series of wild strikes but Keil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Keil throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benedetti misses with a double jab
and Keil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Keil saw that one coming.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keil.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keil.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Keil moves out of range.
Keil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keil.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keil digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Keil.
Good shot there by Keil.
Keil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keil dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Keil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Keil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benedetti with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Keil throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keil lands with an overhand left.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Keil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keil looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keil connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil moves out of range.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Keil counters with a straight right hand.
Keil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Keil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keil lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Keil slips under a jab from Benedetti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keil scores with a nice right hand.
Keil throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a swing at Keil's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Keil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keil missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Keil counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti jabs at Keil's body.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keil circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick from Keil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keil connects with a body shot.
Keil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Keil counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keil throws a good cross that connects.
Keil clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keil lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keil lands a nice shot to the body.
Keil wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donner Keil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benedetti checks it well.
Keil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keil throws a one two combo.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keil.
Benedetti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benedetti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Keil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti looks to land a combination. Keil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benedetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keil misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keil counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keil.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Keil seems unphased.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Keil's shoulder, as Keil tries to avoid the shot.
Keil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keil swinging wildly here.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keil.
Keil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Keil strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keil.
Keil throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Keil.
Keil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Keil cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Keil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keil cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Keil.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Keil.
Keil catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Keil lands a body shot.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keil throws a shot to the body.
Keil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Keil's front leg but catches the back leg as Keil tries to avoid it.
Keil lands with a cross.
Keil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keil punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Keil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keil catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donner Keil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keil lands with a good body shot.
Keil lands with a right hand.
Keil is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Keil lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keil scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Keil avoids the punch easily.
Keil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Keil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keil stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Keil saw that one coming.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keil lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keil.
Keil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedetti has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keil tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keil scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donner Keil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donner Keil!
Donner Keil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lincoln (ranked 331 p4p, 1052 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 42 p4p, 114 weight class). Lincoln comes to the cage accompanied by Sgt MacKenzie. Howlett has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. James Howlett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160
13 - 7 - 0 |
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Howlett defending well as Lincoln loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Lincoln counters with a left to the body.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lincoln looking to control but Howlett passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett stops Lincoln from getting back to his feet.
Lincoln is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily.
Howlett controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincoln doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Lincoln tries to kick Howlett off but Howlett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lincoln kicks off Howlett and gets to his feet.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Howlett really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lincoln to the mat! Lincoln manages to get full guard.
Lincoln is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lincoln looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howlett advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lincoln slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howlett won't allow Lincoln to get back to his feet.
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lincoln has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Lincoln 's legs - danger averted.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett shoots and misses
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincoln fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut.
Howlett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Howlett pushing down on Lincoln 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howlett tries to pass to full mount but Lincoln defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lincoln dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lincoln throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lincoln to the ground. Howlett is now in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lincoln is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Lincoln wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howlett prevents Lincoln from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Howlett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lincoln stacks Howlett 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 Lincoln !
Howlett controls the position for a moment.
Lincoln tries to advance to mount but Howlett denies him.
Lincoln stands up and beckons Howlett to his feet.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln tried to counter with a leg kick but Howlett avoided it.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincoln as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincoln manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lincoln !
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet but Howlett drags him back down.
Howlett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howlett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howlett prevents Lincoln from escaping the position.
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!
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
Lincoln tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lincoln is pushing Howlett's head away, looking to escape. Howlett manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincoln tries to bench press Howlett off him but Howlett keeps the position.
Howlett trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
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 Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lincoln 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Lincoln has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Howlett walks into a straight right hand from Lincoln .
Howlett dodges the punch combination from Lincoln .
And Howlett tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincoln pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lincoln as Howlett shoots in.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Lincoln bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Lincoln circles away easily
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howlett walks into a left hand.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Lincoln misses with a looping right.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln with a jab.
Howlett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howlett trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is holding on to half guard well.
Howlett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lincoln knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett is looking to advance position but Lincoln won't allow it.
Lincoln desperately trying to maintain 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.
Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lincoln is trying to stand back up but Howlett is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Howlett fails to land the takedown.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materlak (ranked 333 p4p, 272 weight class) and Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 43 p4p, 36 weight class). Materlak comes into the arena with Marzenia blaring out of the sound system. Pandeya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clan In Da Front. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya goes for a double leg but Materlak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Materlak continues to drive forward.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pandeya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Pandeya throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Pandeya swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Pandeya tries to clinch up but Materlak circles away and keeps his distance.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Pandeya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak walks into a jab.
Pandeya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Materlak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pandeya is in Materlak's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pandeya working a defensive guard but Materlak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Materlak wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Materlak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Materlak crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Materlak.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya is trying to control Materlak's posture but Materlak avoids it.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak working the strikes but Pandeya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pandeya wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Materlak has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak slows the pace down in half guard.
Pandeya is looking to improve his position.
Pandeya is trying is best to control the position here.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Materlak is controlling the pace.
Materlak wants to work for an arm triangle but Pandeya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak lands a jab.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Materlak catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandeya. Pandeya obviously looking to wear him down.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pandeya will feel that in the morning.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Materlak tries a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya tries a quick counter leg kick but Materlak is wise to it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a low kick, looking for Materlak's leg but Materlak calmly moves out of range.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya lands a jab to the nose.
Pandeya throws a combination. Materlak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak is looking to slow Pandeya down with leg kicks.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandeya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michal Materlak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Materlak is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya taking a breather here.
Pandeya trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Materlak prevents Pandeya from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya controls the position from side control.
Materlak stops Pandeya from passing to mount.
Pandeya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Pandeya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Materlak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Pandeya keeps moving and retains side control.
Materlak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pandeya's best efforts.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya cracks a nice hook into Materlak's ribs.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Pandeya blocks the low kick.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Pandeya catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Materlak slips a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya with the inside leg kick.
Materlak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Materlak lands a high kick!
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandeya's sensitive parts.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya unleashes a big counter combination but Materlak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pandeya connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Pandeya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Pandeya tries to clinch up.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Pandeya misses with a few strikes there.
Materlak throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak manages to get to full guard.
Materlak looking for a sweep. Not yet Materlak, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Materlak is trying to control the position but Pandeya postures up.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Materlak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pandeya defends well.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya shoots in and drives through. Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
A punch lands to the side of Pandeya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pandeya trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away.
Pandeya prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Pandeya not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Materlak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 436 p4p, 212 weight class) and Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 57 p4p, 30 weight class). Mukunzi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27 - 16 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi stuns Rocksaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mukunzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocksaw's sensitive parts.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Rocksaw slips the punch.
Rocksaw with a poor takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi is looking to reverse the position.
Rocksaw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rocksaw in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rocksaw lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mukunzi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi sneaks back into half guard.
Rocksaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mukunzi defending well though.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocksaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mukunzi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw trying to pass the guard but Mukunzi defending well.
Mukunzi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi tries to kick Rocksaw off but Rocksaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mukunzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mukunzi can pounce on him.
Rocksaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Mukunzi throws out a powerful jab.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocksaw misses the body punch
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw looks to throw a body kick
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocksaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Mukunzi misses
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mukunzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw avoids a kick to the body.
Rocksaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi with the inside leg kick.
Rocksaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Rocksaw flicks out a counter leg kick but Mukunzi steps away.
Rocksaw misses with a straight right.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksaw throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Rocksaw misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Rocksaw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rocksaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocksaw checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
A combination from Rocksaw does no damage.
Mukunzi lunges at Rocksaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocksaw's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Mukunzi there.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksaw looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocksaw throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocksaw tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Rocksaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksaw throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Rocksaw's body.
Rocksaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rocksaw is in Mukunzi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Mukunzi pulls Rocksaw in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Mukunzi finds it's target.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Rocksaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rocksaw moves forwards but Mukunzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocksaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Mukunzi does no damage.
Rocksaw throws a big counter head kick but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses its target.
Rocksaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mukunzi but Mukunzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi throws a front kick aimed at Rocksaw's knee but Rocksaw avoids it well.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocksaw. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocksaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a thumping low kick.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksaw can do to turn this around?
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocksaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocksaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocksaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Rocksaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Rocksaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mukunzi with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Rocksaw blocks the low kick.
Rocksaw scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rocksaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mukunzi is fending him off so far but Rocksaw persists. Nope, Mukunzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Rocksaw manages to avoid it.
Rocksaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Rocksaw moved away.
Rocksaw steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocksaw looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mukunzi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ramone Rocksaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 215 p4p, 309 weight class) and Marcus Greene (ranked 28 p4p, 42 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Greene is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tokyo Drifting - Glass Animals & Denzel Curry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Greene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene avoids the head kick by Boma.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greene has time to react.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
and Greene counters with a nice right hand that sends Boma toppling to the canvas! Boma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Greene finish him?!
 Boma is rocked!
 It looks like Norman Boma has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Greene!
Marcus Greene thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Prescott (ranked 29 p4p, 161 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 5 p4p, 22 weight class). Prescott comes to the cage accompanied by Negative Creep - Nirvana . 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Prescott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prescott lands with a cross.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Prescott shakes him off and moves away.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prescott misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
Thai passes into half guard.
Thai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Prescott!
Thai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thai looking to secure an arm triangle but Prescott defends it well.
Thai looking for a guillotine from mount but Prescott is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thai.
Thai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Prescott is on top in guard.
Thai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prescott has picked Thai up and slammed him! Thai can't keep hold of the triangle and Prescott manages to pass to side control!
Prescott trying to control the position but Thai is working away.
Prescott stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thai looks for a takedown but Prescott sprawls well.
Prescott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prescott as he avoids it easily.
Pete Prescott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Prescott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prescott has managed to clinch.
Thai tries to score a body lock takedown but Prescott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thai tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Prescott uses from the top position.
Thai has his feet on Prescott's thighs here. He's pushed Prescott off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Prescott screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai!
Wille Thai is the new light heavyweight champion!
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pop
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