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BANZAI COMBAT 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Janos Paprikas (ranked 25124 p4p, 5412 weight class) and Lee Chan (ranked 389 p4p, 346 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janos Paprikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Chan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan instigates a clinch.
Chan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paprikas's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Chan clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paprikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Paprikas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan lands a body punch.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paprikas misses with a combination
and Chan counters with a good, hard body kick but Paprikas shrugs it off.
Paprikas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chan counters with a low kick, right behind Paprikas 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paprikas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paprikas tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paprikas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan.
Chan closes the distance and pushes Paprikas back into the cage.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body.
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paprikas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paprikas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chan has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
Chan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paprikas letting Chan take a breather here.
Chan breaks the clinch.
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan moves into the clinch.
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan slowing the pace effectively.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paprikas up against the cage.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paprikas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chan gets a clinch.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas lands an overhand right.
Paprikas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Paprikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Chan thinks about the counter body kick.
Paprikas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
As Paprikas backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Paprikas manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Paprikas.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chan clinches.
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paprikas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chan - the referee stops the clock and Paprikas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chan. Paprikas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chan moves into the clinch.
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan has managed to clinch.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Paprikas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Chan has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas misses with a double jab
and Chan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paprikas really felt that one!
Paprikas clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage.
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
A big right from Paprikas misses.
Chan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paprikas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan.
Chan rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Chan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paprikas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chan up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chan 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! This is the final round!
Chan takes the fight into the clinch.
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Chan clinches up against the cage.
Chan avoids a wild elbow strike from Paprikas.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paprikas up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan just leaning against Paprikas, taking a breather.
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan instigates a clinch.
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan avoiding damage.
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Chan thuds a left hand into Paprikas's body.
Paprikas throws a lazy head kick
and Chan counters with a solid body kick.
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Paprikas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Paprikas misses
and Chan counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan instigates a clinch.
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Chan has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas letting Chan take a breather here.
Paprikas misses with a punch on the inside.
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chan gets a clinch.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas misses with a body shot.
Chan clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Chan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Janos Paprikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miksa Magyar (ranked 5224 p4p, 5509 weight class) and Sheldon House (ranked 291 p4p, 297 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miksa Magyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheldon House!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magyar gets a double leg takedown into House's guard.
Magyar won't allow House to get back to his feet.
Magyar pushes down on House's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magyar lands a nice short elbow.
House wants to get back to his feet.
Magyar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
House wants to get back to his feet.
Magyar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar lands with a punch from half guard.
House is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magyar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magyar 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.
Magyar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! House could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Magyar has cracked it and House is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Magyar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miksa Magyar!
Miksa Magyar 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Adaev (ranked 4513 p4p, 5366 weight class) and Elijah Thomas (ranked 481 p4p, 517 weight class). Ramazan Adaev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramazan Adaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas trying to control here.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Adaev.
Thomas wants to control but Adaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adaev.
Adaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Adaev maintains control.
Adaev content just to control the position here.
Thomas prevents Adaev from taking his back.
Adaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas frees his head quite easily.
Adaev has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adaev controlling from the full mount.
Thomas has given up his back here. Will Adaev look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Adaev tightening his grip on Thomas, looking for the choke.
Adaev working for a choke but Thomas is defending well.
Adaev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fending off the submission attempt from Adaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adaev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thomas defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Adaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Adaev is proving a slippery customer.
Adaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas working for a triangle but Adaev defends it easily.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Adaev 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.
Thomas lands a head kick. Adaev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adaev is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Ramazan Adaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adaev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Adaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Adaev slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Adaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Adaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adaev trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Adaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adaev controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thomas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adaev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
Adaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adaev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Adaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.
Adaev goes for an armbar but Thomas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thomas.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Adaev's legs - danger averted.
Adaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adaev is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Adaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
so Adaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adaev trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Adaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass.
Adaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adaev wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas working for a triangle but Adaev defends it easily.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adaev manages to avoid it.
Elijah Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adaev shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adaev is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Adaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adaev trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Adaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Adaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Adaev is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas is looking to control Adaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Adaev content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adaev is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Adaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adaev, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Adaev!
Ramazan Adaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dibiassi (ranked 3867 p4p, 3365 weight class) and Ratchanasak Sitsongrit (ranked 288 p4p, 258 weight class). Joey Dibiassi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dibiassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Dibiassi didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit catches Dibiassi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dibiassi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Dibiassi throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit catches Dibiassi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dibiassi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dibiassi thinking.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Dibiassi down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lunges at Dibiassi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dibiassi's hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dibiassi. Dibiassi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dibiassi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit lands a big uppercut and Dibiassi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dibiassi looks OK. Sitsongrit waves Dibiassi back to his feet!
 Dibiassi is rocked!
 It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dibiassi's body.
Oh Dibiassi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dibiassi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit cracks Dibiassi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dibiassi falls backwards against the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes that drop Dibiassi to his knees. Sitsongrit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dibiassi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 3320 p4p, 3885 weight class) and Scooter Dahan (ranked 254 p4p, 289 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scooter Dahan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dahan tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dahan to the ground. Dahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahan sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dahan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dahan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Dahan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Dahan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Dahan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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.
Dahan working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dahan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dahan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Dahan controls the position.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dahan is controlling him well.
Dahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape but Dahan is in control.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dahan.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Dahan postures up.
Dahan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Dahan crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Dahan stalls from top position.
Dahan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahan connects with a decent elbow.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.
Dahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dahan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dahan avoids it really well and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahan lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dahan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dahan feints a counter leg kick.
Dahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dahan swivels and escapes.
Dahan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dahan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dahan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dahan is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahan thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Dahan misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahan pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dahan prevents Smith from standing back up.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dahan winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Dahan.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Dahan getting side control.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
We've been informed that Dahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dahan trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Dahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Dahan throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith tries to stand but Dahan is controlling from the bottom.
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahan is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Dahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to stand but Dahan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahan content to stall in guard here.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Dahan passes into half guard.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahan is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throwing shots but Dahan is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scooter Dahan.
Well Dahan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Irwin (ranked 4794 p4p, 2978 weight class) and Henry Peters (ranked 469 p4p, 336 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Irwin!
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, Henry Peters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters misses with a series of wild punches.
Peters misses with the combination.
Peters scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peters scores with a decent looking hook.
Irwin is looking to clinch.
Irwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irwin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oooooh!!! Peters has knocked Irwin down with a huge combo! Peters steps away and waves a wobbly Irwin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin pushes Peters up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin keeps control of Peters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin keeps control of Peters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peters's defenses.
 It looks like Henry Peters has been cut.
Peters avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peters's brow.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peters is trying to break free.
Irwin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Peters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irwin stalling.
Irwin has Peters pushed against the cage.
Peters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peters wants to break free but Irwin has control.
Peters is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin has Peters pressed against the cage, preventing Peters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peters is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peters working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Peters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Irwin.
That has opened up Henry Peters's cut even more.
Irwin prevents Peters from breaking the clinch.
Peters has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Peters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Irwin slowing the pace effectively.
Peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Peters has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peters misses with a wild combination.
Irwin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Peters swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin clinches.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Peters tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Peters in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Henry Peters's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Peters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Irwin working Peters over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Irwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peters tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Peters 's eye.
Henry Peters's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Irwin lands an elbow inside that Peters shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Peters's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin scores with a push kick.
Irwin clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irwin.
Irwin slows down the pace here.
Peters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters blocks the elbow strike.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin lands a knee to the body.
Peters working hard to break the clinch.
Peters working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irwin lands a good knee to the midsection. Peters won't want to take too many of those.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
Peters is breathing heavily.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Peters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peters is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Irwin.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Peters tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Peters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Irwin!
Henry Peters spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost the fight, but I learned a lot and that is a win to me.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Becaio (ranked 3385 p4p, 3773 weight class) and Manning Moore (ranked 379 p4p, 405 weight class). Rodrigo Becaio had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Becaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manning Moore!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore has closed the distance and engaged Becaio in a clinch.
Becaio tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it.
Moore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becaio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becaio tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Becaio trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Becaio into the cage.
Moore avoiding damage as Becaio throws knees to the body.
Becaio prevents the takedown attempt.
Becaio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moore has Becaio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becaio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigo Becaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Becaio blocks an elbow strike from Moore.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Becaio blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becaio pulls guard effortlessly.
Becaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Becaio trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Becaio'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.
Becaio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to control from the top but Becaio keeps moving.
Becaio trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Becaio is trying to control the position but Moore postures up.
Becaio is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Becaio is keeping the position for now.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moore 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.
Becaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore works over Becaio with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Becaio is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Becaio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Becaio is breathing heavily.
Moore stands up over Becaio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore is looking to work some ground and pound but Becaio has wrist control.
Moore chips away with some ground and pound.
Moore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore passes into half guard.
Moore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Becaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore prevents Becaio from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Moore.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moore working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Becaio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Becaio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore working the head and body with strikes.
Moore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moore throwing shots but Becaio is blocking nicely.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Becaio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becaio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Becaio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Becaio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore working Becaio over with strikes.
Becaio wants to get back to full guard.
Moore working Becaio over with strikes.
Becaio is trying to control but can't.
Moore throwing shots but Becaio is blocking nicely.
Moore drops an elbow to the side of Becaio's head.
Moore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Becaio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moore scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Moore there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manning Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Becaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore shoots in but Becaio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Becaio shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Becaio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Becaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigo Becaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Becaio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Becaio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becaio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Becaio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Becaio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Becaio.
Becaio managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Manning Moore has been cut.
Becaio goes for a takedown attempt but Moore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore tries to clinch up.
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Becaio prevents it.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Becaio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is working for takedown but Becaio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Becaio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moore obliges.
Becaio looking to throw knees to the head but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Becaio.
Becaio lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becaio wants to take the fight to the mat but Moore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Becaio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becaio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigo Becaio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becaio misses the jab.
Becaio shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Becaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore clinches.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Becaio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Becaio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Becaio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Becaio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manning Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Becaio avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Becaio pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Becaio misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Becaio gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Becaio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Becaio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Becaio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Becaio tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Becaio jumps into guard, dragging Moore to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becaio trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Becaio working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becaio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Becaio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manning Moore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Becaio tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becaio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Becaio slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Rodrigo Becaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becaio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Becaio tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becaio misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants a takedown.
Becaio missing with knees to the body.
Becaio stops a takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Becaio prevents it.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Becaio landing knees to the head.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Becaio wants a takedown but no success here.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Becaio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Becaio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Becaio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becaio circles away.
Becaio lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Becaio there.
Becaio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becaio circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becaio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Becaio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Becaio lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore can't keep his opponent in guard - Becaio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manning Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becaio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Becaio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Becaio wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Becaio scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becaio stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
Becaio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Becaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Becaio eventually gives up the hold.
Moore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Becaio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Becaio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Becaio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore lands a takedown into guard.
Becaio wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Becaio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore won't allow Becaio to sweep him here.
Becaio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore is in close to Becaio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Becaio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moore lands a couple of digs.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Becaio blocks nicely.
Moore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Becaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becaio lands with a heel strike from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Becaio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Becaio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Becaio!
Rodrigo Becaio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Palmer (ranked 2597 p4p, 3416 weight class) and Matteo Torres (ranked 276 p4p, 344 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Cold Palmer. Cole Palmer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a nice head kick!
Palmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torres is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Torres blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Palmer throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres tries for a takedown but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torres tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Palmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palmer is working away from the top position though.
Palmer controlling the action here.
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Palmer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Torres gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palmer defends well.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres is looking to cinch up a triangle. Palmer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Torres's body to avoid the submission. Torres has instead reached around Palmer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Torres arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matteo Torres!
A relieved looking Matteo Torres 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 Yu Liang (ranked 2421 p4p, 3468 weight class) and Jujitsu John (ranked 302 p4p, 405 weight class). 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yu Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jujitsu John!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten John somewhat.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Liang. No joy for John on that attempt.
Liang throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
Yu Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
John shoots in for a takedown but Liang shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John fails to land the takedown.
Jujitsu John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
John doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John goes for a double leg but Liang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liang continues to drive forward.
Liang throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liang is fending him off so far but John persists. Nope, Liang circles away and we're back to standing.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Excellent takedown into side control there by John.
John is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
John looks winded!
Liang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no John has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
John is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Liang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liang tries to get out of the position.
Liang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John tries for a kimura but Liang is defending well.
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.
Liang misses with an elbow from the bottom.
John working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
John tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
John is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liang is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liang lands strikes from half guard.
Liang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks John with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liang lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liang working over John with some ground and pound. John looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John has hold of Liang's hands but Liang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
 John is rocked!
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Liang 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.
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liang's waist but Liang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
John shoots in looking for a takedown but Liang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing John's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John throws a series of punches but Liang moves out of range.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Liang sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yu Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
John has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
John is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to clinch but Liang moves away
and Liang counters with a crisp right hand that drops John! Liang lets John back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Liang finish him?
Liang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by John or perhaps it was just good defense by Liang, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John has his takedown stuffed
and Liang rattles John with a well-timed uppercut counter. - John tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Liang dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving John stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yu Liang!
After winning the bout, Yu Liang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Withers (ranked 1623 p4p, 2636 weight class) and Jonny Dahman (ranked 130 p4p, 189 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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaq Withers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dahman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withers moves into the clinch successfully.
Withers avoids a wild elbow strike from Dahman.
Withers has hold of one of Dahman's legs. Dahman is fighting the takedown attempt but Withers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Withers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Withers trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Withers stands up over Dahman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Withers lands a couple of elbows.
Withers prevents Dahman from getting back to his feet.
Dahman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Withers cracks Dahman with a solid left hand.
Withers lands a couple of digs.
Dahman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Withers chips away with some ground and pound.
Withers with a nice head shot there.
Withers trying to control but Dahman is working from the bottom.
Dahman working for submissions but it's allowed Withers to get to half guard.
Withers 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.
Withers working over Dahman with some ground and pound. Dahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Withers stops Dahman from getting back to his feet.
Withers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers prevents Dahman from improving his position.
Withers 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.
Withers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Withers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Withers winds up and cracks Dahman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Withers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dahman on the ground.
Withers winds up and cracks Dahman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Withers trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Withers lands a nice short elbow.
Dahman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Withers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dahman is looking to improve his position.
Withers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahman taking some punishment here, with Withers in his half guard.
Dahman taking some punishment here, with Withers in his half guard.
Withers working Dahman over with strikes.
Dahman has hold of Withers's hands but Withers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Withers lands with a punch from half guard.
Dahman wants to control but Withers is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Withers connects with a nice short shot to Dahman's temple.
Withers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Withers scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withers working over Dahman with some ground and pound. Dahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Withers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dahman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahman is looking to improve his position.
Dahman is still in real trouble! Can Withers finish him?
Withers lands with a punch from half guard.
Withers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Withers scores with a big shot! Dahman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dahman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaq Withers!
Shaq Withers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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