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NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 1668 p4p, 2987 weight class) and Grant Daws (ranked 226 p4p, 341 weight class). Blackwater comes to the cage accompanied by A$AP Rocky - Everyday. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Daws !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daws avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Daws now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackwater takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Blackwater.
Daws looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blackwater. Daws shrugs it off though.
Daws takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daws . Blackwater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackwater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Blackwater. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daws ducks under a wild hook from Blackwater.
Daws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from Daws .
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!
Daws has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daws there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackwater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daws throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daws moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Blackwater.
A combination from Blackwater does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Daws misses.
Daws avoids the body shot from Blackwater.
Blackwater throws an overhand right that lands on Daws 's shoulder, as Daws tries to avoid the shot.
Daws tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackwater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackwater as he connects with a hook.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackwater misses with a hook.
Daws let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daws uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackwater with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Daws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from Daws .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws instigates a clinch.
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackwater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackwater controls his hands.
Blackwater is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daws makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackwater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Daws .
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blackwater is looking to break free of the clinch but Daws has double underhooks.
Blackwater breaks the clinch.
Daws clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daws leaning against his opponent.
Daws has Blackwater pressed against the cage.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daws fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daws has closed the distance and engaged Blackwater in a clinch.
Blackwater manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Daws misses
and Blackwater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackwater scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blackwater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daws counters with a left to the body.
Daws fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daws fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daws with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackwater to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Blackwater scores with a jab.
Daws is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackwater rather than just go for the knockout.
Daws tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daws lands with a straight right. Blackwater didn't see that one coming.
Blackwater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackwater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daws stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackwater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daws tries to clinch up but Blackwater circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackwater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daws circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Blackwater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackwater is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daws walks into a straight right hand from Blackwater.
Daws throws a lazy right hand but Blackwater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blackwater misses with a hook
and Daws counters with a nice uppercut.
Daws ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Daws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from Daws .
Blackwater misses with the body kick
and Daws counters with a left to the body.
Blackwater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daws moves in looking to clinch but Blackwater pushes him off.
Blackwater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daws dodges the punch combination from Blackwater.
Daws bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lorenz Blackwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater throws a head kick but Daws moves out of range.
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Blackwater misses.
Daws has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackwater throws a body punch but Daws moves out of range.
Blackwater misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater connects with a jab.
Lorenz Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daws rushes Blackwater and presses him up against the cage.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws misses with a punch to the body.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws tries to work over Blackwater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackwater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daws misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Daws .
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blackwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater throws a shot from downtown. Daws moves away and avoids it.
Daws throws out a counter right but Blackwater avoids it with no problem.
Daws tries to clinch but Blackwater is having none of it.
Daws just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackwater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackwater scores with a nice strike.
Daws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackwater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daws swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackwater quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Blackwater misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Daws on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Blackwater finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackwater swings for the body but Daws moves out of range.
Daws now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daws misses with a hook. Blackwater ducked under it nicely.
Blackwater lands with a kick to the temple. Daws shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daws lands a jab to the head.
Blackwater misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Daws was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Blackwater cracks Daws with an open hand slap.
A big right from Blackwater misses.
Blackwater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daws walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blackwater.
Blackwater misses with a kick to the body
and Daws counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daws moves in looking to clinch but Blackwater pushes him off.
Blackwater throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Blackwater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daws counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackwater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daws counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater connects with a body shot that sends Daws 's belly button to the back.
A combination from Blackwater does no damage.
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blackwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daws can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daws avoids a kick to the body.
Daws wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackwater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daws thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater lands with a hook. Daws tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater takes a swing at Daws 's ribcage but misses.
Daws ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Blackwater seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater 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!
Blackwater tries to bum rush Daws with a series of wild strikes but Daws uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackwater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blackwater throws a combination that misses
and Daws cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daws tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackwater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daws thuds a left hand into Blackwater's body.
Blackwater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackwater throws a right and a left that Daws avoids nicely.
Blackwater throws a combination that misses
and Daws cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daws forces Blackwater back against the cage and clinches.
Blackwater is looking to break free of the clinch but Daws has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackwater's efforts to push away.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackwater controls his hands.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daws tries to work over Blackwater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws leaning against his opponent.
Blackwater misses with some punches.
Blackwater tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws keeps control of Blackwater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Blackwater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Blackwater misses with the head strike.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Blackwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackwater clobbers Daws with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackwater cracks Daws with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackwater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater looks for the body kick but Daws saw that one coming.
Blackwater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackwater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daws manages to avoid it.
Daws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Daws .
Blackwater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daws backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daws lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Blackwater misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Blackwater lands.
Daws moves out of range as Blackwater throws a body kick.
Daws now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daws connects with the punch.
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
Daws let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blackwater swings for the body but Daws moves out of range.
Daws throws a right hand that misses
and Blackwater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daws ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Blackwater missing with a left hand there. Daws was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Blackwater.
Blackwater misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Daws misses.
Daws slips under a jab from Blackwater.
Blackwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackwater moves out of range as Daws strikes.
Daws has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daws moves into the clinch.
Daws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blackwater up against the cage.
Blackwater blocks a body shot from Daws .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daws scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackwater can't break the clinch.
Blackwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daws drives through and clinches with Blackwater against the cage.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Blackwater tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws lands a body punch.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackwater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant Daws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackwater letting Daws take a breather here.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grant Daws .
I think Blackwater 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenz Blackwater!
Lorenz Blackwater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Dean (ranked 1906 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 241 p4p, 256 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Dean digs a good body shot into Dayton's ribs.
Dayton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dayton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Randall Dean has been cut.
Dean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses.
Dayton lands a left and a right that send Dean crashing to the mat, dazed. Dayton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Dean is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton weaves into range and cracks Dean right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dean goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dayton is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Dayton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Chase (ranked 617 p4p, 5845 weight class) and Drago Georgijevic (ranked 89 p4p, 529 weight class). Chase's entrance music is Ambitionz Az a Ridah. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Georgijevic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgijevic tests Chase's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Danny Chase has been cut.
Georgijevic moves away from the strike by Chase.
Georgijevic misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Chase coming out on top.
Chase pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Georgijevic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Georgijevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Chase. Beautiful body shot.
Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chase works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chase lands with an uppercut that bounces Georgijevic off the cage and back into range.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Georgijevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgijevic misses with a hook. Chase ducked under it nicely.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georgijevic.
Chase misses with a hook
and Georgijevic counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Georgijevic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chase throws a hook to the side of Georgijevic's head but Georgijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Georgijevic defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Georgijevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chase lands with a right hand.
Georgijevic scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Georgijevic misses its intended target.
Chase uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic.
Chase is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chase has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Georgijevic.
Chase scores with a jab to the head.
Georgijevic misses the jab.
Georgijevic missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chase looks to throw the jab but Georgijevic is out of range.
Chase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chase defending well as Georgijevic loads up on a big left hand.
Georgijevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Chase counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chase misses with a left hand
and Georgijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic scores with a nice right hand.
Georgijevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Georgijevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgijevic defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgijevic misses with an uppercut
and Chase counters with a nice uppercut.
Georgijevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
Georgijevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Georgijevic moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Georgijevic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Georgijevic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic misses with a hook.
Georgijevic misses with a left hand
and Chase counters with a nice uppercut.
Georgijevic thows a body kick. Chase tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab from Georgijevic.
Chase throws a body punch but Georgijevic moves out of range.
A big left from Georgijevic misses.
Chase dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Georgijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Georgijevic throws a counter combo.
Georgijevic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase misses with a looping right.
Chase lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Georgijevic misses with a kick to the body
and Chase counters with a head kick. That will keep Georgijevic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Georgijevic is pawing at Chase, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Chase's nose. Chase is badly hurt! Georgijevic pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Chase tries desperately to hold on but Georgijevic is relentless in his assault! As Chase receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Georgijevic away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Georgijevic!
A victorious Drago Georgijevic 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 557 p4p, 3577 weight class) and Garon Knightley (ranked 52 p4p, 272 weight class). Hopson comes to the cage accompanied by Home among the gumtrees.. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garon Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Hopson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Knightley misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hopson there.
Hopson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knightley sprawls well initially but Hopson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knightley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hopson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hopson stops Knightley from getting back to his feet.
Hopson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knightley is in trouble now - Hopson has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knightley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Knightley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hopson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Hopson lands a heavy elbow.
Hopson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Knightley is trying to stand up.
Hopson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hopson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You get the feeling that Knightley really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hopson landing shots from mount.
Hopson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knightley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
 Knightley is rocked!
Hopson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Knightley is still in real trouble! Can Hopson finish him?
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hopson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
Hopson wants to control the pace but Knightley is squirming around nicely.
Hopson controlling the position easily from mount.
Knightley tries to buck Hopson off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hopson misses with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hopson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Knightley seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
Hopson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knightley wants to stand and escape but Hopson is having none of it.
Hopson working some strikes from top position.
Hopson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knightley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knightley is wriggling around but Hopson manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Hopson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley pushes Hopson off looking to stand but Hopson dives back in and keeps control.
Hopson is nestled in close to Knightley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
Hopson prevents Knightley from standing back up.
Knightley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knightley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knightley pushes Hopson off looking to stand but Hopson dives back in and keeps control.
Hopson trying to control the pace.
Hopson 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.
Hopson is looking to advance position but Knightley won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garon Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knightley has time to react.
Hopson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hopson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Knightley wants to stand and escape but Hopson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Knightley keeps moving.
Hopson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knightley throws out a loose jab but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson misses with a hook.
Knightley is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hopson lands with a good body shot.
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knightley at a distance.
Hopson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jesse-James Hopson is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Knightley misses.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knightley but Knightley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hopson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knightley doesn't seem phased though.
Knightley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knightley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley gets caught napping as Hopson dives in and scores a takedown. Knightley manages to retain guard.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hopson stands up over Knightley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopson is in close to Knightley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopson won't allow Knightley to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopson lands a couple of elbows.
Knightley wants to stand up but Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knightley wants to stand up but Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Hopson fails with the takedown.
Knightley throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Knightley.
A lazy left from Knightley finds it's target.
Hopson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knightley defends it nicely.
Hopson scores with a jab. Knightley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Knightley.
Knightley misses with a straight right.
Hopson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knightley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley tries to move into range but Hopson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knightley misses with a straight right.
Knightley misses with the body kick
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Knightley fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley is looking to stand back up but Hopson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Knightley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garon Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
An out of breath Jesse-James Hopson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Cunningham (ranked 2435 p4p, 3920 weight class) and Owen Tooogood (ranked 258 p4p, 379 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blaze Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Tooogood!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooogood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Blaze Cunningham has been cut.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Tooogood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunningham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cunningham throws a low kick but Tooogood avoids it.
Tooogood gets a double leg takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooogood is looking to work some ground and pound but Cunningham has wrist control.
Tooogood postures up.
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cunningham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tooogood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tooogood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cunningham working for a triangle but Tooogood defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooogood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tooogood tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tooogood tries to stand but Cunningham is controlling from the bottom.
Tooogood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cunningham working for a triangle but Tooogood defends it easily.
Tooogood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cunningham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tooogood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cunningham scrambles back to his feet.
Tooogood needs to keep his hands up - Cunningham had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cunningham.
Tooogood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Tooogood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Tooogood moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tooogood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tooogood.
Cunningham thuds his shin into the meat of Tooogood's side.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Tooogood moves out of range.
Tooogood with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
Tooogood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tooogood clinches with his opponent.
Tooogood tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tooogood with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tooogood wants a takedown but no success here.
Tooogood decides to pull guard.
Tooogood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cunningham trying to control but Tooogood is working from the bottom.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tooogood's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick lands for Cunningham.
Tooogood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tooogood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tooogood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cunningham thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tooogood lands with a good body shot.
Tooogood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tooogood can do to turn this around?
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooogood throws a wild body kick that Cunningham sees coming a mile off.
It appears Cunningham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tooogood is defended easily by Cunningham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooogood misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Tooogood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cunningham scores with a jab. Tooogood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cunningham lands with a slapping head kick.
Tooogood shoots in and gets a takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham has his feet on Tooogood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tooogood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooogood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tooogood is breathing heavily.
Tooogood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooogood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cunningham scores with a body shot.
Blaze Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Tooogood looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cunningham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tooogood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cunningham - the referee stops the clock and Tooogood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cunningham. Tooogood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tooogood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cunningham lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cunningham!
Tooogood tries to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a left and a right that stings Tooogood.
Cunningham lands a head kick. Tooogood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tooogood is rocked!
Cunningham scoring well with a low kick there.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Tooogood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tooogood down.
Cunningham throws a series of strikes that have Tooogood backpedaling.
Tooogood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooogood wants to clinch but Cunningham slips to the side
and Cunningham counters with a series of strikes. Tooogood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tooogood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Tooogood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lunges at Tooogood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tooogood's hand.
Tooogood walks into a left hand.
Tooogood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body.
Tooogood is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Tooogood seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tooogood closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Tooogood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tooogood rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage.
Tooogood breaks from the clinch.
Tooogood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cunningham!
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tooogood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tooogood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cunningham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cunningham. That snapped Tooogood's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham lands a high kick!
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Tooogood.
Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Tooogood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tooogood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a three punch combo that has Tooogood backing up. Tooogood nods at Cunningham to acknowledge the strikes.
Tooogood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Cunningham blocks the low kick.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tooogood has time to react.
Tooogood shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Tooogood takes one to the side of the head.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tooogood darts in trying to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooogood shoots in but no luck this time.
Tooogood throws a combination that misses
and Cunningham counters with a nice leg kick.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Tooogood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tooogood drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Cunningham seems keen to control Tooogood's posture.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Tooogood controlling him for the moment.
Cunningham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tooogood stops Cunningham from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham controls Tooogood momentarily but Tooogood frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tooogood is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cunningham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tooogood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tooogood shoots for a takedown but Cunningham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Tooogood shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tooogood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunningham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tooogood's hands.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tooogood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Owen Tooogood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Cunningham!
Blaze Cunningham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Blades (ranked 1392 p4p, 2968 weight class) and Zeke Hester (ranked 155 p4p, 296 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blades might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class MT
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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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Hester!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blades. That one must have hurt.
Blades throws a sloppy head kick and Hester moves out of range easily.
Hester doesn't manage to clinch there - Blades circles away.
Blades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hester at a distance.
Hester wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blades.
 It looks like Zeke Hester has been cut.
Hester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hester tries to clinch up but Blades circles away and keeps his distance.
Hester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blades.
Hester tries to clinch but Blades moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hester wants to clinch
and Blades counters with a series of strikes. Hester will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Blades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Blades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blades keeps the fight on the outside.
Hester rushes Blades and presses him up against the cage.
Blades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hester has Blades up against the cage in a clinch.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Blades's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hester wants to clinch.
Hester rushes Blades and presses him up against the cage.
Blades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blades keeps the fight on the outside.
Hester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blades seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Blades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blades throwing a counter right hand but Hester manages to avoid it.
Blades with a nice cross.
Hester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hester fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blades.
Hester tries to clinch there but Blades circles away.
Hester moves in looking to clinch but Blades pushes him off.
Oooooh!!! Blades has knocked Hester down with a huge combo! Blades steps away and waves a wobbly Hester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hester is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Blades.
Hester is still on wobbly legs! Can Blades finish him?
Blades looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Blades backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hester's temple! It sends Hester violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Blades celebrates and the doctors try to help Hester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Pablo Blades!
Pablo Blades bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobojo Makoba (ranked 200 p4p, 893 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 32 p4p, 113 weight class). Makoba comes into the arena with Zilbacore 2097 blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makoba misses with a head kick.
Bundy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
Bundy landing some decent shots from guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Makoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Makoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Makoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makoba's head.
Makoba wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makoba is looking to get back to full guard here but Bundy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makoba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bundy has control of an arm but Makoba manages to advance to Bundy's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Bundy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bundy wants to get back to his feet.
Makoba is trying to stick to Bundy's back but Bundy is turning into Makoba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makoba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bundy.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Makoba is keeping the position.
Bundy stands and throws Makoba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makoba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bundy has knee on belly momentarily but Makoba bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makoba wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makoba is pressing down on Bundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy postures up in Makoba's guard and throws a big left but Makoba blocks it.
Makoba has control of Bundy's left arm, preventing Bundy from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bundy fails with the takedown.
Bundy shoots for a double leg takedown but Makoba sprawls well. He's pushed Bundy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bundy walks into a straight right hand from Makoba.
Makoba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Makoba throws an overhand right that drops Bundy like a sack of potatoes! Makoba dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Dujardin (ranked 842 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 111 p4p, 179 weight class). Dujardin comes to the cage accompanied by Sosa by Leto & Guy2bezbar. Tokoro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Dujardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dujardin counters with a takedown into side control.
Dujardin working the head with strikes.
Dujardin working the ground and pound but Tokoro is defending the strikes.
Dujardin slows the pace down.
Tokoro is trying to control Dujardin's posture but Dujardin avoids it.
Tokoro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dujardin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tokoro tries to hold on but Dujardin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dujardin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dujardin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tokoro looks a forlorn figure.
Tokoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dujardin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dujardin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dujardin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dujardin lands a heavy elbow.
Tokoro tries to lock up and control but Dujardin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dujardin looking to finish Tokoro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tokoro!
Tokoro wants to hold on but Dujardin pushes him away.
Dujardin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tokoro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dujardin trying to control but Tokoro is having none of it.
Tokoro is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin landing punches.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dujardin landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dujardin working the ground and pound effectively.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dujardin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tokoro is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tokoro in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tokoro to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
A relieved looking Olivier Dujardin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Winston (ranked 539 p4p, 1272 weight class) and Paulo Mendes (ranked 74 p4p, 177 weight class). Mendes has chosen Future - Last Breath as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendes is defended easily by Winston.
Winston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winston with a jab.
It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Winston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Winston taking a bit of punishment here - Mendes scoring with strikes.
Winston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Winston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Winston is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes working the ground and pound but Winston is defending the strikes.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Winston is pushing Mendes's head away, looking to escape. Mendes manages to hold on to the position though.
Winston regains half guard.
Mendes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston tries to kick Mendes off but Mendes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winston is positioning himself well to prevent Mendes advancing to mount.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes.
Mendes stops Winston from getting back to his feet.
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winston pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Winston is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes working over Winston with some ground and pound. Winston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendes throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Winston is trying to stand.
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winston pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes stops Winston from getting back to his feet.
Winston is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Winston as he works his way to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is looking to stand up but Mendes isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Mendes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winston slips a straight right by Mendes.
Mendes defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winston!
Winston defending against the ground and pound.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Mendes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mendes looks up at the clock and then as Winston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The strikes coming from Mendes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes prevents Winston from escaping the position.
Winston looks to move to half guard but instead Mendes has passed into mount! Damn!
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mendes trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes unloading with bombs!
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winston looks a forlorn figure.
Winston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Winston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mendes with good strikes from the mount here!
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Paulo Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes cracks Winston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes breaks from Winston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Winston is in no mood to give up.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively.
Winston wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Winston can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Winston tries to buck Mendes off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes breaks from Winston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winston is trying to stand up.
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Winston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendes lands a big elbow.
Mendes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Winston tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Winston is in a horrible position here. Mendes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendes lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendes trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
Winston tries to buck Mendes off but he can't manage it.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Winston sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Winston misses the target.
Mendes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winston's half guard.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
Winston is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is trying to stand up here but Mendes is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Winston is trying to stand back up but Mendes is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Winston is working away.
Mendes lands strikes from half guard.
Mendes stops Winston from getting back to his feet.
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendes trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
Mendes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mendes looking to finish Winston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Winston!
Mendes lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to control but Winston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes landing shots from mount.
Winston wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Winston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mendes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Winston is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control the position but Winston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
Mendes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendes is pushing down on Winston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winston is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Winston pushes Mendes off but Mendes dives into side control.
Winston is trying to buck Mendes off.
Winston looks to move to half guard but instead Mendes has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes tries to control but Winston wriggling away.
Dallas Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes scoring with strikes but Winston is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Mendes!
After the fight, Paulo Mendes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaas Jan Tijhoff (ranked 131 p4p, 744 weight class) and Roger Field (ranked 17 p4p, 88 weight class). Field has chosen Eastbound and Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Field!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field stuffs the takedown.
Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tijhoff jumps into guard, dragging Field to the mat.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Field is proving a slippery customer.
Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Field is aware though and is defending well.
Field avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Field controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tijhoff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tijhoff shoots in but Field avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tijhoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Field pinned against the cage. Field gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Field gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tijhoff is trying to drag Field to the mat but Field just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tijhoff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Field clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Field just trying to survive but Tijhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Field tries to break free.
Field defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Field showing good submission defense here.
Tijhoff throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Field can't escape the position.
Field is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Field is trying to break free.
Tijhoff tightening his grip on Field, looking for the choke.
Tijhoff working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Field is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tijhoff gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klaas Jan Tijhoff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field gets caught flat footed, as Tijhoff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Field is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Field.
Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Field.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tijhoff has Field pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Field manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Field - that landed with a thud.
Field lands a nice shot to the body.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Field pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Field softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Field scores with a shot to the side of Tijhoff's head.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Field.
Tijhoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tijhoff is looking for a takedown.
Tijhoff blocks an elbow strike from Field.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Field smiles and moves away.
Roger Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field digs a right hand underneath Tijhoff's ribcage. Tijhoff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field lands with a right to the head.
Tijhoff tries for a takedown but Field manages to get underhooks.
Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Field has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Field moves into the clinch.
Field lands a nice uppercut.
Tijhoff is trying to drag Field to the mat but Field just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Field.
A left hand lands to the body for Field.
Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field is leaning against Tijhoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Field lands a hook that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field stands there with Tijhoff around his waist. Tijhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.
Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Field scores with a shot to the side of Tijhoff's head.
Tijhoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tijhoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Field pulls his leg out and moves away.
Field instigates a clinch.
Field lands a left hand.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Field lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Field.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff wants a takedown.
Field breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Field moves into the clinch.
Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Field breaks the clinch.
Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Field.
Field stops a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Roger Field seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tijhoff wants a takedown.
Field gets through Tijhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Field misses with a punch to the body.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Field smiles and moves away.
Field drives through and clinches with Tijhoff against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
Tijhoff looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field 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.
Field drives through and clinches with Tijhoff against the cage.
Tijhoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Field controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field gets to his feet. Tijhoff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Field.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Field is working Tijhoff over against the cage.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Field is pressed up against the cage. Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Field down to the mat. Field avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Field lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Field.
Field lands a shot to the body.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Field clinches.
Field is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tijhoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Field to the mat. Field regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Field looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tijhoff is one step ahead there.
Field pulls Tijhoff in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff won't allow Field to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field pulls Tijhoff in close to his closed guard and prevents Tijhoff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tijhoff trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field has Tijhoff pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Field closes the distance and clinches.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Field is leaning against Tijhoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Field scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.
Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tijhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Field paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Field gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Field has closed the distance and engaged Tijhoff in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tijhoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Field fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Still in the clinch, Field scores with a nice short uppercut.
Field lands with a light punch inside.
Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
A short left from Field.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tijhoff tries to keep at a distance but Field has taken the fight into the clinch.
Field lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tijhoff gets tackled into the cage by Field. Field maintains the clinch.
Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Field instigates a clinch.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field breaks the clinch.
Field takes the fight into the clinch.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Field lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
Field lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Field lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijhoff.
Field is working Tijhoff over against the cage.
Field breaks from the clinch.
Field moves into the clinch.
Field lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tijhoff or not.
A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Field.
A short right from Field on the inside.
Field works on Tijhoff's body with a couple of short punches.
Field scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Field.
Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Field closes the distance and pushes Tijhoff back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Field gets a clinch.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field lands with a left to the head.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Field lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Field misses with a punch to the body.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Field misses with an elbow over the top.
Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Field counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Field has closed the distance and engaged Tijhoff in a clinch.
Field presses Tijhoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
A short right from Field.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tijhoff's elbow.
Field working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
Field misses with a body punch.
Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roger Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tijhoff is looking to clinch.
Field looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Tijhoff gets tackled into the cage by Field. Field maintains the clinch.
Field stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a left hand.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Field can't find room to land a body shot as Tijhoff controls the action.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Field lands a hook that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Field lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head.
Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field tries a body shot but Tijhoff blocks it.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijhoff.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Field lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Field keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field dominated that fourth 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!
Field moves into the clinch.
Field breaks the clinch.
Field rushes Tijhoff and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Field.
Field misses with a body punch.
Field lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Field pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field stands there with Tijhoff around his waist. Tijhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Field lands a right hand.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands a shoulder strike.
Field lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff is looking for a takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Field breaks from the clinch.
Field instigates a clinch.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tijhoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Field sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tijhoff somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Field closes the distance and clinches.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Field prevents it.
Field breaks the clinch.
Tijhoff is looking to clinch but Field is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Field on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Field closes the distance and pushes Tijhoff back into the cage.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Field lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Field is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Field stands and steps away. Tijhoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Field takes the fight into the clinch.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roger Field is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Field creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Field gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Field moves into the clinch.
Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field moves into the clinch.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Field closes the distance and clinches.
Tijhoff jumps guard and drags Field to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Field trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Field pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tijhoff is keeping the position for now.
Field stays in close to Tijhoff's body and controls the position.
Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Field is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Field comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Field 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 43:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 43:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Field!
Roger Field is the new lightweight champion!
Roger Field really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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