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MILF 78 Young VS Callixtus 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah King (ranked 2305 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Spunk Guzzler (ranked 188 p4p, 292 weight class). Guzzler has chosen Black Balls as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaiah King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Spunk Guzzler!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzzler rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King takes a shot to the head.
Guzzler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King jumps guard but Guzzler stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guzzler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guzzler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guzzler lands a takedown into guard.
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guzzler has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Guzzler manages to pass to side control!
King struggling a bit here.
Guzzler is staying tight to King's torso, preventing him from escaping.
King is looking for a sweep.
Guzzler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to improve his position.
King struggling a bit here.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Guzzler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guzzler tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King sneaks back into half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Guzzler is controlling well.
Guzzler stalling away here and it's allowed King to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guzzler manages to get himself to full guard.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzzler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wants to pass the guard but Guzzler is keeping the position.
Guzzler wants to sweep but no luck.
King looking to pass the guard.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Guzzler.
That's four 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.
Guzzler is still trying to improve position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guzzler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guzzler looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Guzzler darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guzzler walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guzzler moves into range and clinches up with King.
We've been informed that Guzzler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is trying to pull guard but Guzzler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Guzzler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spunk Guzzler 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.
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guzzler to the mat! Guzzler manages to get full guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guzzler is keeping the position for now.
Spunk Guzzler has got the better of the ground game so far.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzzler reaches up around King's neck trying to control. But King takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Guzzler! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Guzzler is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and King celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isaiah King!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaiah King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Texiera (ranked 2955 p4p, 3836 weight class) and Bob Joe (ranked 211 p4p, 247 weight class). Bob Joe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Texiera's chin.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Texiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Joe!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Joe.
Texiera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Joe throws an elbow but Texiera slips to the side and avoids it well.
Joe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Texiera wants to control but Joe postures up.
Texiera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Texiera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Texiera's head.
Texiera is trying to control but can't.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Texiera is trying to control but can't.
Joe lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Texiera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Texiera looking for submissions off his back.
Texiera is breathing heavily.
Joe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Texiera trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Texiera's temple.
Texiera actively working from the bottom here.
Joe is nestled in close to Texiera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Texiera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Joe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Texiera trying to control here.
Joe 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.
Texiera taking some punishment here, with Joe in his half guard.
Joe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Texiera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Texiera keeping control of the position.
Joe is nestled in close to Texiera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Texiera looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Texiera's temple.
Joe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Texiera's hands, connecting with Texiera's forehead.
Joe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Texiera trying to hold on to Joe's head to control him but Joe postures up.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Texiera is concentrating on defense, preventing Joe from advancing position.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Texiera's hands, connecting with Texiera's forehead.
Texiera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Joe.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
 Texiera is rocked!
Texiera has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Texiera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe works over Texiera with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Texiera has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe distracts Texiera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joe postures up in Texiera's guard and throws a big left but Texiera blocks it.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Texiera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Texiera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Texiera has his feet on Joe's thighs here. He's pushed Joe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Joe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Texiera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Swinzey Mckinney (ranked 2803 p4p, 2501 weight class) and Jackson Parks (ranked 199 p4p, 180 weight class). Swinzey Mckinney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Parks's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swinzey Mckinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Parks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckinney lands a nice shot to the body.
Mckinney lands a head shot.
Parks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mckinney tries to avoid it but Parks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mckinney to the ground. Mckinney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Mckinney. Beautiful body shot.
Mckinney scores with a hook to the body. Parks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mckinney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parks on the side of the head.
Mckinney has managed to clinch.
Mckinney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mckinney lands with a left to the head.
Mckinney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mckinney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swinzey Mckinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Parks.
Parks tries a body shot but Mckinney blocks it.
Parks tries to break free but Mckinney pushes him back against the cage.
Mckinney lands a nice uppercut.
Mckinney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Mckinney lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckinney has Parks pressed against the cage, preventing Parks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mckinney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mckinney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mckinney after a bit of a struggle.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parks is trying to drag Mckinney to the mat but Mckinney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mckinney scores with a shoulder strike.
Mckinney has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short uppercut from Mckinney.
Mckinney works on Parks's body with a couple of short punches.
Mckinney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Parks is rocked!
Parks looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Mckinney.
Parks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckinney finish him?
Parks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckinney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mckinney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mckinney throws an uppercut from hell that sends Parks clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mckinney stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swinzey Mckinney!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Duboulay (ranked 1262 p4p, 1571 weight class) and Jin Matsushima (ranked 99 p4p, 125 weight class). Duboulay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is World On Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vincent Duboulay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jin Matsushima!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown but Matsushima shows good takedown defense.
Duboulay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Duboulay backs off Matsushima throws a huge counter combo but Duboulay manages to avoid it all.
Matsushima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsushima's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duboulay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsushima swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Duboulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsushima's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsushima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Matsushima. No joy for Duboulay on that attempt.
Duboulay shoots in but Matsushima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsushima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duboulay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duboulay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsushima can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duboulay advances to half guard.
Matsushima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duboulay.
Duboulay trying to control the action but Matsushima is working from the bottom.
Duboulay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsushima's head.
Matsushima is trying to stand.
Duboulay stalling.
Duboulay is keen to just control but Matsushima is a slippery customer.
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.
Matsushima looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duboulay thows a huge punch but Matsushima dodges it nicely.
Duboulay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duboulay shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls well. He's pushed Duboulay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duboulay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsushima's waist but Matsushima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duboulay off to one side.
Matsushima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duboulay momentarily.
Duboulay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsushima's waist but Matsushima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duboulay off to one side.
Jab, jab by Matsushima - just one landing.
Matsushima lands a lovely overhand right.
Duboulay tries for a takedown but Matsushima circles away easily
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duboulay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duboulay fails with the takedown.
Duboulay sets himself, and Matsushima steps forward looking for the clinch! Duboulay avoids it this time.
Matsushima tries to clinch there but Duboulay circles away.
Duboulay feinted with a counter takedown.
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsushima as he jumps to the side.
Matsushima throws out a counter right but Duboulay avoids it with no problem.
Matsushima tries to clinch up but Duboulay circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsushima jabs Duboulay right on the nose. Duboulay blinks but takes it well.
Duboulay misses with a takedown
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsushima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duboulay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsushima avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duboulay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duboulay shoots in and drives through. Matsushima sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsushima! But no joy.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsushima as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Matsushima.
Duboulay has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Matsushima.
Matsushima swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsushima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duboulay fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsushima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vincent Duboulay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duboulay misses with a takedown
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsushima sprawls well. Matsushima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duboulay gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsushima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Duboulay. 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.
A lazy left from Matsushima finds it's target.
Matsushima 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duboulay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsushima scores with a hook.
Duboulay is rocked!
Good shot there by Matsushima.
Oh Duboulay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsushima but Matsushima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duboulay dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsushima is working Duboulay over against the cage.
Duboulay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duboulay seems to have got his legs back now.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima is leaning against Duboulay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duboulay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Duboulay.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsushima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Duboulay goes for a takedown attempt but Matsushima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Duboulay gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duboulay is trying to control. Matsushima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duboulay is trying to work for a kimura but Matsushima is defending well.
Duboulay throwing shots but Matsushima is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duboulay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Duboulay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duboulay seems to be looking for submissions.
Duboulay stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duboulay stands up from half guard.
Matsushima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duboulay throws a right hand that misses
and Duboulay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsushima misses with a wild body shot.
Duboulay feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsushima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duboulay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsushima lands a right hook to the body.
Duboulay fails to land the takedown.
Matsushima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Matsushima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsushima.
Duboulay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Matsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matsushima works the jab nicely.
Matsushima scores with a hook.
Matsushima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duboulay's hands.
Matsushima stuffs the takedown.
Duboulay shoots in for a double leg but Matsushima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsushima lands a right hook to the body.
Matsushima lands a body shot.
Matsushima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsushima clinches up with Duboulay and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsushima pushes Duboulay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duboulay's elbow.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Duboulay's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Duboulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duboulay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duboulay manages to pull guard.
Duboulay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushima wanted to stand there but Duboulay had control of the position.
Duboulay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duboulay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsushima gets to his feet. Duboulay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duboulay dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsushima lands a body shot.
Duboulay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matsushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duboulay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Matsushima.
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!
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duboulay backwards.
A short left from Matsushima.
Duboulay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsushima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duboulay at a distance.
Duboulay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsushima scores with a nice head shot.
Matsushima stuns Duboulay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Duboulay shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls well. He's pushed Duboulay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duboulay has a takedown stuffed.
Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Duboulay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
Jin Matsushima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duboulay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duboulay tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duboulay tries to pull guard but Matsushima won't allow it.
A short left from Matsushima.
Vincent Duboulay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Matsushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Matsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsushima 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 Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Matsushima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Knockers (ranked 1393 p4p, 1936 weight class) and Sherpov Gelovkin (ranked 155 p4p, 201 weight class). Sherpov Gelovkin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jericho Knockers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sherpov Gelovkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelovkin fails with the takedown.
As Gelovkin looks to move away, Knockers throws a big counter combo but Gelovkin just gets out of the way.
Gelovkin dives in and grabs Knockers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knockers pushes down on Gelovkin's head and hops out.
Knockers closes the distance and clinches.
Gelovkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knockers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jericho Knockers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherpov Gelovkin.
Knockers tries a body shot but Gelovkin blocks it.
Gelovkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Knockers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gelovkin wants a takedown.
A short right from Knockers.
Gelovkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knockers is defending well.
Knockers has Gelovkin pushed against the cage.
Knockers is working Gelovkin over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelovkin is trying to drag Knockers to the mat but Knockers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Knockers.
Knockers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knockers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gelovkin is looking for a takedown.
Knockers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gelovkin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelovkin wants a takedown.
Knockers lands with a short shot to the head.
Knockers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knockers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knockers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelovkin backwards.
Knockers pushes Gelovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gelovkin is rocked!
Gelovkin looks winded!
Knockers stops a takedown attempt from Gelovkin.
Gelovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockers finish him?
Knockers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gelovkin backwards.
Knockers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Knockers.
Knockers is leaning against Gelovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knockers throws a big uppercut that drops Gelovkin! More strikes from Knockers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gelovkin lies dazed against the cage as Knockers celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jericho Knockers!
Jericho Knockers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Pindleton (ranked 1455 p4p, 2085 weight class) and Tyler Elliot (ranked 115 p4p, 158 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Pindleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pindleton has closed the distance and engaged Elliot in a clinch.
Elliot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elliot is looking to control Pindleton's arms but Pindleton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elliot has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pindleton tries to work over Elliot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elliot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elliot tries to break the clinch but Pindleton is controlling the position.
Elliot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pindleton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pindleton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pindleton instigates a clinch.
Elliot is trying to stall.
Elliot trying to land knees to the body.
Pindleton managing to block the knees to the body from Elliot.
Pindleton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elliot pulls Pindleton into guard.
Pindleton looking to sit in guard and control but Elliot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Pindleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot tries to free his leg and advance position but Pindleton is retaining full guard.
Elliot is fighting to break Pindleton's control of his arms but Pindleton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Elliot prevents Pindleton from getting back to his feet.
Elliot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pindleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliot is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Elliot advances position into side control!
Pindleton is trying to control Elliot's posture but Elliot avoids it.
Elliot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pindleton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pindleton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pindleton tries to get out of the position.
Pindleton tries to bench press Elliot off him but Elliot keeps the position.
Elliot working the ground and pound from side control.
Elliot tries for a kimura but Pindleton is defending well.
Elliot is working to tighten his grip on Pindleton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pindleton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Elliot is really squeezing tight and eventually Pindleton passes out! Elliot breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Elliot!
Larry Pindleton was interviewed post fight and said 'He did his thing and was the better fighter today. Props to him, next time I come out I will just have to do better.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Passion Pacio (ranked 1165 p4p, 1376 weight class) and Kona Kush (ranked 92 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Passion Pacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kona Kush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacio.
Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A punch combination from Kush misses.
A slow jab from Pacio misses its intended target.
Pacio throws a looping overhand right but Kush ducks down to avoid it.
Pacio scores with a nice head shot.
Pacio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kush slips a jab from Pacio.
Pacio scores with a nice head shot.
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacio throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacio misses with an uppercut.
Kush is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kush closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacio looks to land a left hand but Kush moved out of range nicely.
Kush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush blocks a jab.
Pacio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kush is rocked!
 It looks like Kona Kush has been cut.
A big right from Pacio misses.
Kush is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacio finish him?
Pacio moves in close and cracks Kush with a massive right hand! Kush, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Pacio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Passion Pacio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Landin Durham (ranked 1070 p4p, 780 weight class) and Mike Miami (ranked 86 p4p, 65 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landin Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Miami!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miami as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miami, as that shot connected.
Miami throws a hook but Durham blocks it.
Durham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miami connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durham scrambles back to his feet.
Miami scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miami cracks Durham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durham is rocked!
Miami lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Durham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miami fakes the body blow, causing Durham to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Durham goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Miami!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eja Igwe (ranked 662 p4p, 666 weight class) and Jorge Baroza (ranked 54 p4p, 55 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eja Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Baroza!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Igwe finds it's target.
Igwe connects with an inside leg kick.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baroza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Igwe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baroza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Igwe thuds a left hand into Baroza's body.
Igwe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baroza counters with a stiff right hand.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Baroza's head but Baroza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baroza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baroza checks a low kick from Igwe.
Baroza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Baroza.
Nice defenses there by Baroza.
Baroza ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Baroza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Igwe. Baroza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baroza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baroza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Igwe finds it's way round the side to connect with Baroza's head.
It looks like Jorge Baroza has been cut.
Igwe missing with a left hand there. Baroza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baroza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Igwe lands a leg kick that knocks Baroza off balance momentarily.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Baroza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Igwe throws a hook but Baroza blocks it.
Igwe looks to land a left hand but Baroza moved out of range nicely.
Igwe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Igwe looks to land a left hand but Baroza moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Baroza blocks the low kick.
Baroza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Igwe misses with a leg kick
and Baroza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Igwe's knee momentarily.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Baroza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Igwe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baroza counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igwe misses with a lunging right hand
and Baroza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Igwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baroza shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Igwe throws out a powerful jab.
Igwe misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Baroza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Igwe misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe thows a leg kick but Baroza checks it
enabling Baroza to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Igwe coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Igwe as he connects with a hook.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroza counters with a low kick, right behind Igwe 's knee.
Igwe lands a lovely overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Baroza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baroza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baroza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baroza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baroza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baroza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baroza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baroza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe misses with a body punch
and Baroza counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe throws a sloppy head kick
and Baroza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe is rocked!
Igwe thows a leg kick but Baroza checks it
and Baroza counters with a huge left! Igwe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Baroza isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Igwe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Baroza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Baroza!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Angus Young (ranked 195 p4p, 430 weight class) and Pope Callixtus (ranked 11 p4p, 32 weight class). Pope Callixtus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140
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Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angus Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pope Callixtus!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Callixtus.
Young moves into the clinch.
Young gets through Callixtus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Callixtus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young leaning his opponent against the cage.
Young tries to pull guard but Callixtus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Callixtus up against the cage.
Callixtus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young pulls guard successfully.
Callixtus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young trying to keep a closed guard but Callixtus is proving a slippery customer.
Young has control of Callixtus's left arm, preventing Callixtus from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callixtus stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Callixtus 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.
Young controls Callixtus momentarily but Callixtus frees himself.
Young is looking for a triangle but Callixtus pushes his legs off easily.
Young has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Young'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.
Young has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Young is trying to control the position but Callixtus postures up.
Young throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Callixtus escapes and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Young is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Callixtus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Young trying to hold on to Callixtus's head to control him but Callixtus postures up.
Callixtus is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Young is doing well to control the position and prevent Callixtus from advancing to side control.
Young tries to get to full guard but Callixtus has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control but Callixtus postures up.
Callixtus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young trying to control here.
Young is controlling Callixtus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Callixtus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Callixtus sits in half guard.
Callixtus is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Young wants to improve his position but Callixtus is controlling well.
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.
Young regains full guard. Nicely done.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Callixtus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Young gets full guard.
Callixtus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young controls Callixtus momentarily but Callixtus frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callixtus forces his way into half guard.
Young wants to improve his position but Callixtus is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angus Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callixtus as he jumps to the side.
Callixtus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young drags the fight down to the ground.
Callixtus advances position into side control!
Young is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callixtus is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Callixtus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callixtus working away.
Pope Callixtus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callixtus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Young's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Callixtus tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs.
Callixtus tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Callixtus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Young stops Callixtus from passing to mount.
Callixtus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Young gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Young has his hands clasped together around Callixtus's back. He's all about the action.
Young trying to hold on to Callixtus's head to control him but Callixtus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Callixtus sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young has his hands clasped together around Callixtus's back. He's all about the action.
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Young slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callixtus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callixtus postures up.
Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callixtus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Callixtus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Young pulls Callixtus in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Young.
Young keeping full guard, as Callixtus tries to pass.
Young controlling Callixtus's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young gets caught napping as Callixtus dives in and scores a takedown. Young manages to retain guard.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Callixtus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Callixtus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Callixtus circles away.
Callixtus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young is looking to clinch.
Callixtus misses with an uppercut.
Young is looking to counter the offense by Callixtus and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Callixtus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Callixtus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callixtus preventing the sweep.
Callixtus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Callixtus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young has control of Callixtus's left arm, preventing Callixtus from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young keeping moving, preventing Callixtus from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Young trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callixtus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!
Young is trying to get back to half guard.
Young sneaks back into half guard.
Young trying to control here.
Callixtus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callixtus trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Callixtus wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
Young tries to get to full guard but Callixtus has control of the leg.
Young trying to control but Callixtus postures up.
Young gets back to full guard.
Callixtus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callixtus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young has control of Callixtus's left arm, preventing Callixtus from doing any damage.
Young looking for a triangle here. Callixtus is fighting it but it looks tight! Young pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Callixtus is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Angus Young!
Angus Young retains his bantamweight title!
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