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UCF 35: Nguyen v Smith PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasya Gorshkov (ranked 5923 p4p, 24584 weight class) and Alfonzo Bondzie (ranked 530 p4p, 535 weight class). Gorshkov comes to the cage accompanied by Thé à la Menthe - La Caution. Alfonzo Bondzie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasya Gorshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonzo Bondzie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorshkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gorshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bondzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bondzie controls Gorshkov momentarily but Gorshkov frees himself.
Bondzie wants to sweep here but Gorshkov controlling him for the moment.
Gorshkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bondzie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gorshkov, into his guard.
Bondzie wants to get up but he can't break Gorshkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gorshkov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorshkov, not yet.
Gorshkov is working hard here to advance position.
Gorshkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bondzie has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorshkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorshkov tries to roll over but Bondzie keeps him under control.
Gorshkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorshkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bondzie pushing down on Gorshkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorshkov is looking for a sweep. Bondzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorshkov trying to control from the bottom.
Gorshkov wants to get back to full guard.
Gorshkov won't allow Bondzie to pass to mount.
Bondzie controlling the action here.
Gorshkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorshkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gorshkov.
Bondzie is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorshkov 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alfonzo Bondzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bondzie connects with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorshkov gets tackled into the cage by Bondzie. Bondzie maintains the clinch.
Bondzie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gorshkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bondzie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bondzie lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Bondzie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gorshkov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bondzie can't fight it off and eventually Gorshkov manages to take the fight to the floor. Bondzie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bondzie pushes Gorshkov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bondzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bondzie lands a knee to the head.
Gorshkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorshkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasya Gorshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Gorshkov.
Bondzie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonzo Bondzie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bondzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gorshkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bondzie throws a body kick that misses.
Gorshkov tried to counter with a leg kick but Bondzie avoided it.
Gorshkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bondzie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bondzie blocks a jab.
Bondzie wants to counter the offense by Gorshkov and move into the clinch position.
Bondzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorshkov.
Bondzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gorshkov has his takedown stuffed
and Bondzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bondzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondzie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bondzie looking to throw knees to the head but Gorshkov is blocking nicely.
Bondzie lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorshkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bondzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bondzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bondzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorshkov's face.
Gorshkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gorshkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bondzie is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasya Gorshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bondzie missing with knees to the body.
Bondzie stalling.
Gorshkov avoiding damage as Bondzie throws knees to the body.
Gorshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Bondzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bondzie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondzie moves in looking to clinch but Gorshkov pushes him off.
Gorshkov goes for a double leg but Bondzie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bondzie continues to drive forward.
Bondzie flicks out a counter leg kick but Gorshkov steps away.
Bondzie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gorshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Bondzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bondzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bondzie throws a leg kick
and Gorshkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bondzie!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorshkov wants to control but Bondzie is keeping him busy.
Gorshkov staying calm.
Gorshkov tries for a kimura but Bondzie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondzie is looking for a sweep.
Bondzie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gorshkov connects with a decent elbow.
Bondzie is looking to regain half guard here but Gorshkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Gorshkov cracks Bondzie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bondzie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gorshkov is looking to take a break and control but Bondzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorshkov is really struggling to control Bondzie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gorshkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bondzie, who protects the arm well.
Bondzie tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorshkov working away.
Bondzie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gorshkov off and has taken his back!
Gorshkov trying to control the hands but Bondzie won't let him.
Gorshkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bondzie has the hooks in. Gorshkov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonzo Bondzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gorshkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bondzie gets underhooks to prevent Gorshkov's takedown attempt.
Bondzie stalling in the clinch.
Bondzie misses with a knee to the head.
Bondzie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gorshkov tries to stall but Bondzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bondzie lands a knee to the body.
Bondzie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bondzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondzie is pressed up against the cage. Gorshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bondzie down to the mat. Bondzie 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 Vasya Gorshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorshkov closes the distance and clinches.
Bondzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gorshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bondzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bondzie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bondzie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Bondzie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bondzie working Gorshkov over with knees to the body.
Bondzie slowing the pace effectively.
Bondzie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gorshkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bondzie smiles and moves away.
Bondzie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gorshkov attempts a counter takedown but Bondzie avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorshkov clinches with his opponent.
Bondzie has Gorshkov pressed against the cage.
Gorshkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bondzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bondzie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 Gorshkov is rocked!
Bondzie has Gorshkov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gorshkov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bondzie - that's hurt Gorshkov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gorshkov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gorshkov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alfonzo Bondzie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Kent (ranked 25041 p4p, 3736 weight class) and John Patterson (ranked 536 p4p, 414 weight class). John Patterson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristian Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Patterson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kent.
Patterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kent counters with a series of strikes. Patterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Kent thinks about countering with a head kick.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kent. Kent circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patterson lands with a right hand.
Kent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Kent counters with a one-two to the body.
Kent drops his hands momentarily and Patterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Kent wants to clinch but Patterson slips to the side
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Patterson - just one landing.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kent breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent staying out of range there.
Patterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kent counters with a three punch combo that has Patterson backing up. Patterson nods at Kent to acknowledge the strikes.
Kent closes the distance but Patterson moves to the side
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Patterson scores with a nice strike.
Kent defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Kent seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kent takes the fight into the clinch.
Kent is working for takedown but Patterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kent.
Patterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Kent's head but Kent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kent dives in for a single leg takedown but Patterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Patterson is controlling him.
Kent working hard to break the clinch.
Kent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent checks the leg kick.
Kent moves into range and clinches up with Patterson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kent takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Patterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent tries for a takedown but Patterson manages to get underhooks.
Kent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patterson walks away with a smile on his face. Kent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kent shoots in but no luck this time.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Kent is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Patterson.
Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent moves into the clinch successfully.
Patterson lands with a left to the head.
Patterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kent controls his hands.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kent's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Patterson.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Kent ducks down to avoid it.
As Patterson tries to get set, Kent tries to push him back and clinch up but Patterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Kent throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Kent moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kent goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Patterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patterson misses with an uppercut
and Kent counters with a series of strikes. Patterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kent does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
John Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson walks into a straight right hand from Kent.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range.
Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson throws a hook but Kent avoids it easily.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kent darts in trying to clinch
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kent slips under a jab.
Kent tries for a takedown but Patterson circles away easily
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck for Kent with that takedown attempt.
Patterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Kent is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patterson counters with a left and a right that stings Kent.
Kent checks a leg kick.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson cracks Kent with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kent is rocked!
Patterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kent slips a jab from Patterson.
Kent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Kent.
Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patterson. That's going to slow Kent down.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kent counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Patterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kent rushes Patterson and presses him up against the cage.
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson with a nice calf kick.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kent moves to clinch but Patterson breaks away
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Kent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kent up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Patterson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kent's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Patterson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oenomaus Doctore (ranked 4212 p4p, 4927 weight class) and Ovaltine Jenkins (ranked 443 p4p, 487 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oenomaus Doctore !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ovaltine Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doctore connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Doctore - just one landing.
Jenkins throws a one two combo.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doctore .
Doctore misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Doctore .
Doctore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doctore loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doctore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doctore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Doctore scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Ovaltine Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doctore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doctore misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Doctore dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
A quick step to the side and Doctore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovaltine Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doctore clinches with his opponent.
Doctore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Doctore as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Doctore .
Doctore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doctore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doctore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doctore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Jenkins is rocked!
A short uppercut from Doctore .
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Doctore finish him?
Doctore lands a big right hand that drops Jenkins! The killer instinct kicks in and Doctore finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Doctore !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oenomaus Doctore !
A very excited looking Oenomaus Doctore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Braga (ranked 3248 p4p, 2511 weight class) and Sagat Petchyindee (ranked 361 p4p, 299 weight class). Petchyindee has chosen Wai khru ram muay as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sagat Petchyindee!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petchyindee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petchyindee with the inside leg kick.
Petchyindee drives through and clinches with Braga against the cage.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petchyindee effectively controlling the action here.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee avoiding damage.
Petchyindee prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee lands a damaging elbow.
Braga wants a takedown.
Braga is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petchyindee.
Braga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petchyindee prevents it.
Braga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petchyindee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petchyindee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Braga blocks the elbow strike.
Braga takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Alberto Braga has been cut.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petchyindee.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Braga 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee stalling in the clinch.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside that Braga shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petchyindee controlling the action here for a moment.
Petchyindee is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Petchyindee's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Petchyindee controlling the action here for a moment.
Braga blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
Braga letting Petchyindee take a breather here.
Braga avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee just leaning against Braga, taking a breather.
Braga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petchyindee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petchyindee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sagat Petchyindee.
Braga throws a lazy right hand but Petchyindee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braga sets himself, and Petchyindee steps forward looking for the clinch! Braga avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Braga as he checks the leg kick.
Petchyindee connects with an inside leg kick.
Petchyindee misses with a head kick.
Petchyindee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sagat Petchyindee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petchyindee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
Braga blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Braga tries for a takedown but Petchyindee manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Braga 's eye.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Braga 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sagat Petchyindee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Braga's cut.
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.
Braga gets tackled into the cage by Petchyindee. Petchyindee maintains the clinch.
Petchyindee lands a good knee to the midsection. Braga won't want to take too many of those.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
Braga is rocked!
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oh Braga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petchyindee leaning against his opponent.
Petchyindee avoiding damage.
Braga seems to have got his legs back now.
Braga blocks an elbow strike.
Braga blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
Braga is pressed against the cage. Petchyindee pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Braga! Two more big strikes from Petchyindee and Braga crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sagat Petchyindee!
A relieved looking Sagat Petchyindee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 2630 p4p, 2730 weight class) and Cameron McNab (ranked 313 p4p, 321 weight class). Cameron McNab is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNab throws a body shot but no joy.
McNab throws a hook but Bolkvadze avoids it easily.
Bolkvadze thows a body kick. McNab tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cameron McNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Bolkvadze.
Jab from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McNab defending well as Bolkvadze loads up on a big left hand.
Bolkvadze throws a big shot that misses.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McNab manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bolkvadze on his heels. He'll look to pass Bolkvadze's guard now, I'm sure.
McNab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McNab must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNab trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolkvadze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolkvadze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNab trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolkvadze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolkvadze trying to keep a closed guard but McNab is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze working for a triangle but McNab defends it easily.
McNab trying to control but Bolkvadze is working from the bottom.
McNab passes Bolkvadze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McNab works his foot free and advances to mount.
McNab can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolkvadze is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by McNab.
McNab lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bolkvadze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McNab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolkvadze taking some punishment here, with McNab in his half guard.
McNab trying to control from half guard but Bolkvadze is working away.
McNab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNab wants to take a breather but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
McNab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNab seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McNab wants to free his trapped foot but Bolkvadze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McNab is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bolkvadze is trying to stand back up but McNab is controlling him
Bolkvadze trying to control from the bottom.
McNab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McNab is keen to just control but Bolkvadze is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McNab trying to mount his opponent but Bolkvadze defends it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but McNab moves out of range.
McNab throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolkvadze was covering up waiting for the punch and McNab finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McNab scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McNab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolkvadze counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bolkvadze. That's going to slow McNab down.
McNab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolkvadze is fending him off so far but McNab persists. Nope, Bolkvadze circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolkvadze gets caught napping as McNab dives in and scores a takedown. Bolkvadze manages to retain guard.
Bolkvadze keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze has his foot on McNab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNab works his way back into a safe position though.
McNab is sitting in close to Bolkvadze's body. Bolkvadze has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McNab is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McNab is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bolkvadze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buck Bolkvadze!
A relieved looking Buck Bolkvadze 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ching Chong Chongching (ranked 1784 p4p, 2040 weight class) and Wesley Crusher (ranked 216 p4p, 248 weight class). The key to victory for Ching Chong Chongching has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ching Chong Chongching!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chongching slips under a jab from Crusher.
Crusher misses with a right hand
and Chongching cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chongching ducks under a wild hook from Crusher.
Wesley Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher clinches up against the cage.
Crusher throws a head punch that misses.
Chongching has had enough of the clinch but Crusher keeps him there for the moment.
Chongching breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chongching scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Wesley Crusher has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Chongching 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ching Chong Chongching has been cut.
Chongching throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chongching walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Crusher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Chongching swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Crusher's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ching Chong Chongching!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Asby (ranked 1274 p4p, 746 weight class) and Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 167 p4p, 103 weight class). Smolarek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Easy Way Out. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Asby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serwacy Smolarek!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
Smolarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smolarek cracks Asby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asby slips under a jab.
Asby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Smolarek coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smolarek misses the jab.
Asby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smolarek.
Asby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek misses with a hook
and Asby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asby.
Asby working aggressively here.
Smolarek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asby working aggressively here.
Asby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asby misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asby.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asby misses with a punch on the inside.
Smolarek breaks from the clinch.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Asby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smolarek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Asby tries to counter by clinching up but Smolarek breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Asby.
Smolarek connects with a single shot there.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Smolarek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Smolarek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Asby.
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
Asby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
Asby tries to counter by clinching up but Smolarek breaks away and moves out of range.
Smolarek looks to land a combination. Asby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Bjorn Asby has been cut.
Smolarek misses with a hook
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Asby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asby ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek throws a shot from downtown. Asby moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Asby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Smolarek misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asby takes one to the side of the head.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek looks to land a right hand but Asby moved out of range.
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Asby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smolarek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asby is looking to counter the offense by Smolarek and move into the clinch.
Asby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Smolarek tries to land a leg kick but Asby saw it coming and moves away.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asby on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Asby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smolarek lunges at Asby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asby's hand.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Serwacy Smolarek has been cut.
Smolarek lands a jab.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Smolarek is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Smolarek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asby counters with a big left hand that crumples Smolarek! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Asby!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nguyen (ranked 432 p4p, 389 weight class) and Luke Smith (ranked 41 p4p, 36 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nguyen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In One Ear. 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Nguyen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Nguyen misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguyen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen avoids the head kick by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nguyen.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nguyen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen works Smith's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Smith blocks a jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Smith works Nguyen's body with a nice hook.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nguyen with a nice cross.
Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguyen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jimmy Nguyen has been cut.
Smith throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen throws a good cross that connects.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nguyen stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a hook. Nguyen ducked under it nicely.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nguyen misses the target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguyen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nguyen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nguyen showed some decent athleticism there.
Nguyen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nguyen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nguyen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Nguyen off! Nguyen jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Nguyen tries to pass.
Nguyen trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Nguyen lands with a shot to the body.
Nguyen lands with a right hand.
Nguyen looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith lands with a straight right. Nguyen didn't see that one coming.
Smith defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nguyen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Nguyen ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Nguyen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nguyen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Nguyen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nguyen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimmy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nguyen thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Nguyen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Nguyen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
A cross from Nguyen lands.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nguyen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Nguyen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nguyen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nguyen clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nguyen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nguyen connects with a single shot there.
Nguyen lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguyen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Nguyen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Nguyen scores with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nguyen.
Nguyen trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is letting Nguyen control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
That's time! Nguyen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Nguyen.
A slow jab from Nguyen misses its intended target.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Nguyen manages to duck under it in time.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Nguyen finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
A big left from Nguyen misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguyen tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nguyen slips a jab from Smith.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nguyen lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Nguyen looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nguyen is in Smith's guard.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nguyen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nguyen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nguyen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Nguyen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nguyen is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nguyen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A control attempt from Nguyen but he's now mounted!
Smith avoids the attempt from Nguyen to control.
Nguyen is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nguyen tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Nguyen throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Nguyen lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith blocks a jab.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nguyen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nguyen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nguyen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nguyen wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nguyen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Jimmy Nguyen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nguyen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nguyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Nguyen is defending the position.
Nguyen trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguyen wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jimmy Nguyen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nguyen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Luke Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Nguyen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nguyen.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nguyen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Nguyen.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Nguyen with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nguyen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Nguyen cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nguyen slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands with a shot to the body.
Nguyen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nguyen moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nguyen shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nguyen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Nguyen lands.
Nguyen scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen scores with a body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses the jab.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Nguyen avoids it with no problem.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nguyen counter with a right hand.
Nguyen moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nguyen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Nguyen.
Smith takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Smith swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
A big left from Smith misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Jimmy Nguyen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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