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BANZAI COMBAT 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tran Anh Khoa (ranked 25234 p4p, 25294 weight class) and Evan Law (ranked 519 p4p, 554 weight class). Anh Khoa comes to the cage accompanied by PhÃa Sau Em. Evan Law struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tran Anh Khoa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tran Anh Khoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Law!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Law tries for a takedown but Anh Khoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anh Khoa is looking to counter the offense by Law and move into the clinch.
Law throws a sloppy head kick
and Anh Khoa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anh Khoa trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it.
Law is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anh Khoa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anh Khoa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anh Khoa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anh Khoa doesn't defend quickly enough and Law has managed to lock this one up! Can Anh Khoa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Law on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evan Law!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dos Vydaniya (ranked 25751 p4p, 25243 weight class) and Nguyen Thanh Tung (ranked 564 p4p, 556 weight class). Thanh Tung has chosen Em Của Ngà y Hôm Qua as his entrance music. Nguyen Thanh Tung is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dos Vydaniya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nguyen Thanh Tung!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vydaniya swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanh Tung.
Thanh Tung shoots in for a double leg but Vydaniya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vydaniya feinted with a counter takedown.
Vydaniya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thanh Tung.
Vydaniya is looking to counter the offense by Thanh Tung and move into the clinch.
Thanh Tung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vydaniya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanh Tung shoots and misses
and Vydaniya counters with a left and a right that stings Thanh Tung.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thanh Tung lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vydaniya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vydaniya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vydaniya throws a quick counter head kick but Thanh Tung was just out of range.
Thanh Tung 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.
Thanh Tung throws a head kick but Vydaniya moves out of range.
Vydaniya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vydaniya swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanh Tung.
Thanh Tung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vydaniya defends it nicely.
Dos Vydaniya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Thanh Tung.
Thanh Tung looks winded!
Thanh Tung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vydaniya checks a leg kick.
Nguyen Thanh Tung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch but Vydaniya moves out of range.
Thanh Tung tries to close the distance and clinch but Vydaniya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vydaniya is looking to counter punch.
Thanh Tung tries to land a body kick
and Vydaniya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanh Tung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thanh Tung has his takedown stuffed
and Vydaniya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vydaniya avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vydaniya leaves Thanh Tung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Vydaniya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thanh Tung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vydaniya as he jumps to the side.
Vydaniya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thanh Tung with a poor takedown
and Vydaniya counters with a crisp one two that drops Thanh Tung! Vydaniya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thanh Tung to his feet! Thanh Tung is in big trouble!
Thanh Tung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanh Tung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thanh Tung misses with a takedown attempt
and Vydaniya counters with a monster head kick that knocks Thanh Tung out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dos Vydaniya!
Dos Vydaniya very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boston Mathis (ranked 24886 p4p, 5738 weight class) and Doro Jester (ranked 522 p4p, 507 weight class). Mathis comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphuys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Doro Jester will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boston Mathis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doro Jester!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jester moves away.
Jester scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jester is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mathis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mathis wants to get back to his feet but Jester drags him back down.
Jester has control of an arm but Mathis manages to advance to Jester's back!
Mathis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mathis avoiding Jester 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Mathis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mathis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jester has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jester manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mathis's guard. Nice work there by Jester.
Jester looking to pass the guard.
Mathis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mathis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jester is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathis is looking for a triangle but Jester pushes his legs off easily.
Jester slips nicely into half guard.
Mathis wants to control but Jester is keeping busy.
Mathis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mathis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jester manages to pass to mount!
Jester lands a heavy elbow.
Mathis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jester controlling from the full mount.
Mathis is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jester has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mathis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doro Jester!
Boston Mathis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reid Erickson (ranked 4657 p4p, 5462 weight class) and Brady Smithers (ranked 465 p4p, 498 weight class). Reid Erickson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brady Smithers's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reid Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brady Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Erickson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Erickson. No joy for Smithers on that attempt.
Erickson scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erickson drops Smithers with a big left hand! Smithers is injured, injured bad! Erickson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reid Erickson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Archer (ranked 3847 p4p, 5313 weight class) and Boo Boo (ranked 429 p4p, 493 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Whip Your Head. Jerome Archer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boo Boo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo misses with a left hand
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer avoids the body shot from Boo.
Archer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Boo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Boo.
Boo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Archer in his tracks.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Boo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice takedown defense from Boo. No joy for Archer on that attempt.
Archer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boo cracks Archer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Archer sprawling to the canvas! Archer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boo finish him?!
 Archer is rocked!
 It looks like Jerome Archer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boo circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Archer tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Boo wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boo Boo!
The defeated Jerome Archer had this to say: 'My bad pimps.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Norton (ranked 3709 p4p, 4666 weight class) and Asa Christensen (ranked 356 p4p, 435 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asa Christensen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christensen lands a high kick!
Leonard Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christensen throws a wild body kick that Norton sees coming a mile off.
Christensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
Christensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Christensen lands but Norton takes it in his stride.
Norton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christensen's hands.
 It looks like Asa Christensen has been cut.
Norton lands a glancing blow to the side of Christensen's head.
Norton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christensen.
A jab lands there for Norton.
Christensen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Christensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen drops his hands momentarily and Norton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 Christensen is rocked!
Norton steps in with a hook that catches Christensen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Norton follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Christensen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
Our winner, Leonard Norton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Dean (ranked 4257 p4p, 4651 weight class) and Antwan Wang (ranked 433 p4p, 458 weight class). Matthew Dean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antwan Wang's chin.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antwan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang tries to clinch but Dean moves away
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wang pushes Dean off looking to stand but Dean dives back in and keeps control.
Dean throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nice strikes from Dean there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dean.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
Dean trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Dean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dean is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Dean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Dean sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang tries to clinch
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wang has one foot on Dean's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang has control of Dean's left arm, preventing Dean from doing any damage.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Dean looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wang wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet.
Dean controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wang misses with a leg kick
so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wang has his feet on Dean's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean attempts a counter takedown but Wang avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.
Dean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dean lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wang is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dean wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
Dean trying to control from Wang's half guard. Wang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dean throws a strike but Wang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Dean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dean has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Dean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wang wants to stand but Dean is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wang moves to clinch but Dean breaks away
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Dean appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Dean will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wang tries to clinch but Dean moves away
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang pushes Dean off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Wang misses
and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Dean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean throws a strike but Wang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dean controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet.
Dean has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Dean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dean controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to get up but he can't break Dean's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dean trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Dean stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Dean performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antwan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wang looks to clinch
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matthew Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Dean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Volland (ranked 3495 p4p, 3044 weight class) and Shawn Irwin (ranked 390 p4p, 340 weight class). Shawn Irwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephan Volland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Irwin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volland with a jab.
Volland throws a push kick but Irwin slaps the foot to one side.
Volland misses with a two punch combination.
Volland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irwin is looking to clinch.
Volland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Volland.
Volland scores with a three punch combo!
Volland scores with a sloppy right hand. Irwin should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin pushes Volland up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volland avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin managing to block the knees to the body from Volland.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volland's brow.
Volland dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin stalling.
Volland wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Volland is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin just leaning against Volland, taking a breather.
Irwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volland's efforts to push away.
Volland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irwin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volland scores with a sloppy right hand. Irwin should have avoided that one.
Volland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volland cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volland lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin drives through and clinches with Volland against the cage.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Volland blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Stephan Volland has been cut.
Volland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volland takes an elbow to the temple.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Volland blocks with his arms.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Volland wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volland is defending well for now.
Volland tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Volland tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irwin's elbow.
Volland tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Volland avoids the damage to the body.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin prevents Volland from breaking the clinch.
Volland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Volland in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Volland blocks an elbow strike.
Irwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Volland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volland is trying to maintain a safe position but Irwin gets an underhook and turns Volland into the cage.
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
Irwin lands a good knee to the midsection. Volland won't want to take too many of those.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stephan Volland's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volland is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Irwin.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volland's defenses.
Volland misses with some punches.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
Irwin lands a nice knee to the body.
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 Stephan Volland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irwin instigates a clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volland's efforts to push away.
Irwin blocks a body shot from Volland.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irwin leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shawn Irwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volland is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volland has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volland blocks it with crossed arms.
Volland misses with some punches.
Irwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Volland is blocking nicely.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Volland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Volland 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Volland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volland tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Irwin lands a good knee to the midsection. Volland won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stephan Volland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Volland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volland tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volland takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Irwin is pushing Volland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Volland letting Irwin take a breather here.
Volland working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Volland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
Irwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volland's defenses.
Jeez, Stephan Volland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Irwin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Volland is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volland lands a body shot.
Volland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Volland tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Volland is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Volland tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Volland is looking to control Irwin's arms but Irwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volland has his back to the cage.
Volland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Volland 's eye.
Irwin lands a knee to the head.
Volland is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephan Volland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Irwin is looking to clinch but Volland is avoiding it.
Volland throws a right hand that Irwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irwin also avoids with ease.
Irwin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
A short right from Volland.
Volland is trying to force a seperation but Irwin has the dominant position.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irwin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Volland in his tracks for a moment.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volland gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin stalling.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Volland in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephan Volland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Irwin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Leiva (ranked 3698 p4p, 3004 weight class) and Naoya Li (ranked 236 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Leiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoya Li!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries for a takedown but Leiva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leiva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leiva fails with a takedown attempt.
Li wants to counter the offense by Leiva and move into the clinch position.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Leiva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leiva wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Leiva. 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.
Leiva prevents the takedown attempt.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Leiva.
Leiva is trying to pull guard but Li has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li throws a head kick but Leiva moves out of range.
Leiva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leiva gets slowly back to his feet.
Leiva sets himself, and Li steps forward looking for the clinch! Leiva avoids it this time.
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leiva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li wants to free his trapped foot but Leiva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li prevents Leiva from improving his position.
Li trying to mount his opponent but Leiva defends it.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiva trying to control but Li postures up.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leiva keeps working.
Li seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Li working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li leaves Leiva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leiva or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Li instigates a clinch.
Li jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leiva walks away with a smile on his face. Li gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leiva tries to sprawl but Li drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Li wants to stand up but Leiva has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leiva keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leiva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leiva's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leiva throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li moves into the clinch.
Leiva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leiva gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li tries to clinch but Leiva is having none of it.
Leiva feinted with a counter takedown.
Leiva wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leiva did well to prevent Li getting side control.
Leiva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Li manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiva tries to lock up and control but Li gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leiva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leiva trying to control here.
Li is working for a submission of some sort.
Li trying to advance position but Leiva counters by regaining guard.
Leiva keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li stands up and waves to Leiva to follow him.
Leiva tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Leiva shows good takedown defense.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiva moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Li lands a high kick!
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leiva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leiva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leiva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Leiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Li is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leiva to stand up.
Leiva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leiva to the mat! Leiva manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Li has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leiva, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Leiva shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leiva tries to clinch up.
Li darts in and clinches Leiva up against the cage.
Leiva tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leiva wants to break free but Li has control.
Li has picked Leiva up - he's going for a ride! Li dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leiva'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.
Leiva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leiva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Li throwing shots but Leiva is blocking nicely.
Leiva works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leiva gets full guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Leiva keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Li.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Leiva counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
Li has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Leiva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Li taking a breather.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Leiva.
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into Leiva's guard.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leiva working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Li decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leiva, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Leiva as Li shoots in.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Leiva.
Leiva tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Leiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leiva tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Samuel Leiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leiva misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li lands a body shot.
Leiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Naoya Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leiva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoya Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoya Li!
A determined Naoya Li didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jones (ranked 2602 p4p, 2512 weight class) and Hrvoje Vinkovic (ranked 264 p4p, 260 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Vinkovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Vinkovic.
Jones defending well as Vinkovic loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vinkovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vinkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinkovic connects with a looping right hand.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Vinkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Vinkovic misses with a straight left.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Vinkovic avoids it well and moves away.
Vinkovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Vinkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinkovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vinkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinkovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinkovic connects with a jab.
Vinkovic 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.
Vinkovic throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
A jab from Vinkovic misses.
Vinkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Vinkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vinkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones trying to stall but Vinkovic improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Vinkovic is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vinkovic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Vinkovic from controlling successfully.
Vinkovic works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinkovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Vinkovic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vinkovic pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Vinkovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Vinkovic from controlling successfully.
Vinkovic looking to pass the guard.
Vinkovic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vinkovic working some strikes from top position.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vinkovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vinkovic advances position into side control!
Vinkovic working the ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - Vinkovic has advanced to mount!
Vinkovic breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vinkovic prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinkovic landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinkovic lands with some strikes.
Vinkovic working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Vinkovic lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Vinkovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vinkovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones shoots in but Vinkovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vinkovic pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinkovic.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Vinkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vinkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vinkovic controlling from the top position.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vinkovic pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but Vinkovic is controlling well.
Vinkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinkovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Vinkovic in his half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Vinkovic in his half guard.
Jones is looking to control Vinkovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Vinkovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vinkovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vinkovic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vinkovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Vinkovic lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vinkovic controlling the positon.
Jones is really stuck here.
Vinkovic looking for the choke from the back.
Vinkovic lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jones hold on?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jones.
Vinkovic is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vinkovic controlling the positon.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vinkovic's arms.
Good control from Vinkovic.
Hrvoje Vinkovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinkovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic lands strikes to the head.
Vinkovic tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
Jones is really stuck here.
Jones trying to control the hands but Vinkovic breaks the grip.
Vinkovic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vinkovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Vinkovic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Vinkovic are getting through and doing damage.
Vinkovic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vinkovic is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vinkovic gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vinkovic gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vinkovic apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Vinkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones tries to sprawl but Vinkovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vinkovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Vinkovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vinkovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Vinkovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vinkovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vinkovic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jones scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Vinkovic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Vinkovic stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Vinkovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Hrvoje Vinkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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