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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferocido Del Toro (ranked 4279 p4p, 4272 weight class) and Ludas Matyi Magyar (ranked 188 p4p, 187 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ferocido Del Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludas Matyi Magyar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Del Toro closes the distance and pushes Magyar back into the cage.
Magyar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Del Toro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Toro clinches with his opponent.
Magyar gets underhooks to prevent Del Toro's takedown attempt.
Magyar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Toro's efforts to push away.
Magyar's coach down at Tokyo All-Stars was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magyar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Del Toro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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.
Magyar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magyar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magyar tries for a kimura but Del Toro is defending well.
Del Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
Del Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magyar's best efforts.
Magyar tries to pass to full mount but Del Toro defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magyar is looking to pass Del Toro's guard but actually Del Toro recovers to full guard.
Magyar won't allow Del Toro to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magyar looking to pass the guard.
Del Toro has his hands on Magyar's head, controlling the position.
Magyar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Del Toro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Del Toro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Del Toro!
Magyar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magyar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magyar!
Del Toro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Magyar to take his back!
Magyar tries to escape the position.
Magyar is still trying to improve position.
Del Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magyar rolls, trying to escape but Del Toro keeps control of the position.
Del Toro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Del Toro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Toro keeps control of the position as Magyar tries to break free.
Del Toro working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferocido Del Toro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magyar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magyar lands in his opponent's guard.
Del Toro working for a triangle but Magyar defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magyar can do to turn this around?
Magyar being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magyar looking to pass the guard.
Del Toro working for a triangle but Magyar defends it easily.
Magyar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Del Toro working for a triangle but Magyar defends it easily.
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.
Magyar prevents Del Toro from getting back to his feet.
Del Toro has his hands on Magyar's head, controlling the position.
Magyar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferocido Del Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magyar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Del Toro 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.
Magyar looking to pass the guard.
Magyar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Toro dives on top into guard.
Magyar working for submissions but it's allowed Del Toro to get to half guard.
Magyar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Del Toro pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magyar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Del Toro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magyar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Del Toro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Del Toro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magyar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Del Toro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magyar is defending well.
Del Toro tries for a kimura but Magyar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magyar is trying to work for a sweep but Del Toro has mounted him!
Magyar working to try and regain half guard.
Del Toro is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Magyar is looking to get to half guard.
Del Toro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magyar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magyar tries to improve his position but Del Toro has taken his back! Del Toro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magyar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Del Toro pushes Magyar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ferocido Del Toro!
After winning the bout, Ferocido Del Toro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Joelinho (ranked 4601 p4p, 4189 weight class) and Sean Baker (ranked 471 p4p, 450 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Joelinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Baker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries to sprawl but Joelinho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joelinho is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joelinho wants to stand but Baker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Joelinho controlling the action here.
Baker makes his way to full guard, as Joelinho worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joelinho controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joelinho looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joelinho is on top in guard.
Joelinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joelinho stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Joelinho content to stall in guard here.
Baker looking to control.
Joelinho is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Joelinho has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joelinho wants to get back to his feet.
Joelinho is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Joelinho tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker throws a low kick, looking for Joelinho's leg but Joelinho calmly moves out of range.
Joelinho drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Joelinho is trying to trip Baker. He has hold of a leg but Baker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Joelinho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baker is looking to stand back up but Joelinho counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baker.
Joelinho is looking for a kimura but Baker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joelinho to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Joelinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker wants to control but Joelinho is keeping busy.
Baker looks winded!
Joelinho wants to stand but Baker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joelinho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joelinho slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joelinho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Joelinho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joelinho drives through with a takedown into Baker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joelinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Joelinho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joelinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joelinho dives into side control.
Baker wants to control but Joelinho postures up.
Joelinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joelinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker trying to remain calm as Joelinho controls from the top position.
Baker bucks up and tries to throw Joelinho off but instead Joelinho has got his back!
Baker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Joelinho gets his way!
Baker takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Baker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Joelinho off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Baker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joelinho's guard. Nice work there by Baker.
Joelinho pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joelinho working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
Baker stands up over Joelinho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker stops Joelinho from standing up.
Joelinho keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Joelinho has his hands on Baker's head, controlling the position.
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joelinho controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
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.
Joelinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Joelinho, not yet.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Joelinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joelinho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joelinho wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Joelinho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joelinho but Joelinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joelinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baker!
Joelinho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Joelinho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Joelinho, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Joelinho against the cage but Joelinho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joelinho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joelinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baker is looking to get back to is feet but Joelinho passes into side control.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joelinho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joelinho circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joelinho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joelinho has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Joelinho.
Joelinho is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joelinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joelinho holds on and takes a little breather.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Joelinho is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joelinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joelinho advances position into side control!
Joelinho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baker to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker avoids the head kick by Joelinho.
Joelinho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baker is trying to defend but Joelinho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker is looking to get back to is feet but Joelinho passes into side control.
Joelinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Joelinho stands up and beckons Baker to his feet.
Joelinho dives in and scores a takedown into Baker's guard.
Joelinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joelinho has hold of Baker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Baker seems comfortable defending it but Joelinho has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Baker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Baker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Joelinho couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Joelinho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dzhugashvili (ranked 5618 p4p, 25842 weight class) and Levi Hess (ranked 486 p4p, 516 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Hess!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess throws a solid leg kick but Dzhugashvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hess.
A nice combination there by Dzhugashvili.
 It looks like Levi Hess has been cut.
Hess clinches with his opponent.
Dzhugashvili tries to pull guard but Hess holds him up against the cage and eventually Dzhugashvili drops back down to his feet.
Dzhugashvili tries to pull guard but Hess holds him up against the cage and eventually Dzhugashvili drops back down to his feet.
Hess just leaning against Dzhugashvili, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Dzhugashvili's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dzhugashvili wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hess has Dzhugashvili pushed against the cage.
Dzhugashvili is trying to force a seperation but Hess has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhugashvili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dzhugashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hess misses with a double jab.
Hess misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dzhugashvili tries to bum rush Hess with a series of wild strikes but Hess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hess lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hess moves into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili has had enough of the clinch but Hess keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Dzhugashvili's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hess pulls guard effortlessly.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzhugashvili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzhugashvili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hess wants to stand and escape but Dzhugashvili is having none of it.
Hess pushes Dzhugashvili off and gets back to his feet.
Hess feints and then cracks Dzhugashvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzhugashvili down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess closes the distance and clinches.
Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzhugashvili.
Hess moves in looking to clinch but Dzhugashvili pushes him off.
Good exchange - Dzhugashvili coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhugashvili misses with a two punch combination.
Hess throws a counter combo.
A lazy body kick from Dzhugashvili
and Hess counters with a one-two to the body.
Dzhugashvili lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hess will feel that in the morning.
Dzhugashvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hess pinned against the cage. Hess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Dzhugashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzhugashvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzhugashvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joseph Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhugashvili thuds his shin into the meat of Hess's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili throws a series of punches but Hess avoids them all with ease.
As Dzhugashvili backs off Hess throws a huge counter combo but Dzhugashvili manages to avoid it all.
Dzhugashvili is breathing heavily.
Dzhugashvili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Dzhugashvili misses its intended target.
Dzhugashvili throws a series of punches but Hess avoids them all with ease.
Dzhugashvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Dzhugashvili backs off Hess throws a huge counter combo but Dzhugashvili manages to avoid it all.
Hess avoids the body shot from Dzhugashvili.
Hess throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hess misses with the combination.
Dzhugashvili looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Hess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hess pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hess misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hess.
Hess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Hess dodges the punch combination from Dzhugashvili.
Hess instigates a clinch.
Hess misses with a knee strike.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Hess.
Hess shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dzhugashvili eats them both and turns towards Hess to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Hess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levi Hess's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzhugashvili throws the kick towards the body but Hess avoids it.
Hess unleashes a big counter combination but Dzhugashvili bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hess rushes Dzhugashvili and presses him up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hess manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hess wriggles free and stands up.
Hess clinches up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzhugashvili misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Hess does no damage.
Hess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dzhugashvili throws a series of punches but Hess moves out of range.
As Dzhugashvili backs off Hess throws a huge counter combo but Dzhugashvili manages to avoid it all.
Levi Hess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hess clinches with his opponent.
Hess jumps into guard, dragging Dzhugashvili to the mat.
Hess is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hess pulls guard effortlessly.
Hess has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dzhugashvili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hess tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzhugashvili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hess goes for a takedown attempt but Dzhugashvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili throws a body kick that misses.
Dzhugashvili stalks Hess and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hess's face. Hess staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dzhugashvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Hess throws a combination. Dzhugashvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dzhugashvili shoots in for a takedown but Hess shows good takedown defense.
Joseph Dzhugashvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hess instigates a clinch.
Hess has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dzhugashvili uses from the top position.
Dzhugashvili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dzhugashvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dzhugashvili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hess has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dzhugashvili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hess lands a nice elbow.
Hess keeps control of Dzhugashvili as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hess tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzhugashvili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joseph Dzhugashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Hess.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili successfully pulls guard.
Hess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hess throws an elbow that misses. Dzhugashvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hess's guard. Nice move by Dzhugashvili!
Hess has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dzhugashvili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hess drags the fight down to the ground.
Dzhugashvili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dzhugashvili throwing strikes but missing.
Hess has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dzhugashvili is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhugashvili gets to his feet. Hess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dzhugashvili throws a head kick but Hess moves out of range.
Hess instigates a clinch.
Hess is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dzhugashvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hess pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hess lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hess closes the distance and clinches.
Hess is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dzhugashvili is defending well.
Dzhugashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Dzhugashvili tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Hess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levi Hess's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dzhugashvili blocks the body kick.
Dzhugashvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hess circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili shoots for a double leg takedown but Hess sprawls well. He's pushed Dzhugashvili's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzhugashvili throws a series of punches but Hess moves out of range.
Joseph Dzhugashvili is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dzhugashvili crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hess - the referee stops the clock and Dzhugashvili gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hess. Dzhugashvili manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili darts in and clinches Hess up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hess.
Dzhugashvili is trying to force a seperation but Hess has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dzhugashvili is defending well for now.
Dzhugashvili tries to break the clinch but Hess is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hess holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Levi Hess seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dzhugashvili is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess manages to pull guard.
Dzhugashvili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dzhugashvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili throws a series of punches but Hess avoids them all with ease.
Hess tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hess is looking to clinch but Dzhugashvili is avoiding it.
Hess clinches up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili tries to break the clinch but Hess is controlling the position.
Dzhugashvili tries to circle away but Hess has him pinned against the cage.
Dzhugashvili has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzhugashvili can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dzhugashvili is defending well.
Nice body punch from Hess.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzhugashvili throws a combination. Hess tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess has managed to clinch.
Hess breaks from the clinch.
Hess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dzhugashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dzhugashvili throws the kick towards the body but Hess avoids it.
Dzhugashvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzhugashvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hess.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili misses with the combination.
Hess closes the distance and clinches.
Dzhugashvili manages to break the clinch.
Hess misses with a combination
and Dzhugashvili counters with a one-two to the body.
Dzhugashvili throws a series of punches but Hess avoids them all with ease.
A low kick lands for Hess.
Hess throws out a leg kick but Dzhugashvili moves out of range and Hess only half commits.
Dzhugashvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hess.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Dzhugashvili.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess lands a high kick!
Hess on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dzhugashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzhugashvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hess.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhugashvili goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dzhugashvili throws a nice looking combination but Hess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hess swinging wildly here.
Joseph Dzhugashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Hess is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dzhugashvili throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joseph Dzhugashvili.
I think Hess has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Hess!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warren Carter (ranked 3992 p4p, 4560 weight class) and Liam Plecak (ranked 420 p4p, 449 weight class). Warren Carter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liam Plecak'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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Warren Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Plecak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carter.
It looks like Liam Plecak has been cut.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Plecak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Plecak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plecak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Plecak breaks away and moves out of range.
Plecak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.
Plecak clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Plecak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Carter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plecak jumps guard but Carter stands there with Plecak around his waist. Plecak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Plecak, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter is trying to push Plecak away but Plecak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Plecak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Warren Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Plecak.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plecak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Plecak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Plecak improves position.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plecak throws a head punch that misses.
Plecak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Plecak fails to pull guard.
Plecak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plecak sprawls well. Plecak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plecak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a jab to Plecak's midsection.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plecak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter darts in looking for a takedown but Plecak gets double underhooks and turns Carter into the cage.
Plecak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Plecak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carter is trying to keep an underhook but Plecak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Carter trying to hold on to Plecak's head to control him but Plecak postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Plecak wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carter tries to roll over but Plecak keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Plecak is controlling him well.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Plecak is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Plecak controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warren Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Plecak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plecak.
Plecak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Plecak with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plecak clinches.
Plecak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter darts in and clinches Plecak up against the cage.
Plecak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Plecak is controlling the position.
Plecak wants the takedown. Carter is fighting it off but Plecak persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carter's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Plecak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Plecak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plecak tries to clinch up.
Plecak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plecak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plecak wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plecak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Plecak with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Plecak is looking to clinch.
Plecak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter shoots and misses
and Plecak counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plecak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plecak.
Plecak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plecak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Carter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plecak but Plecak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Plecak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plecak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Carter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter throws a head kick that misses
and Plecak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Plecak dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Plecak stalls from top position.
Plecak tries to move to mount but Carter blocks the move with his legs.
Carter is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plecak just content to control the position.
Plecak decides to stand back up. Plecak steps back and let's Carter get back to his feet.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Plecak.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Warren Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Plecak with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plecak leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plecak was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Plecak unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to clinch up but Plecak keeps it at a distance.
Plecak moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Plecak is controlling the position.
Plecak manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Plecak.
Plecak controlling from side mount.
Plecak scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter is trying to control Plecak's posture but Plecak avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Plecak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Plecak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plecak is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Plecak circles away and we're back to standing.
Plecak moves into the clinch.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Plecak's takedown attempt.
Plecak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Carter regains guard immediately.
Liam Plecak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter looking to control.
Carter working for a triangle but Plecak defends it easily.
Plecak content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Plecak counters with a takedown into side control.
Carter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plecak controlling his opponent.
Plecak avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Plecak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plecak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Plecak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Liam Plecak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plecak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plecak is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plecak is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Carter throws a leg kick but Plecak moved away.
Plecak rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Plecak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plecak is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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.
Plecak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warren Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Plecak.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Plecak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Plecak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plecak 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Plecak!
Liam Plecak got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Dyson (ranked 3346 p4p, 4492 weight class) and Lorenzo Strickland (ranked 373 p4p, 445 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolando Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorenzo Strickland!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson slips a jab and a cross from Strickland.
Dyson throws a big counter combination but Strickland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dyson shoots for a takedown but Strickland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strickland is looking for the big counter here.
Dyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Strickland's head.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strickland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyson.
Strickland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strickland lands with a left to the head.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strickland to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Dyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dyson up against the cage.
Strickland lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland digs a right hand into Dyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyson's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Strickland.
Dyson can't get the takedown.
Dyson is breathing heavily.
Dyson jumps guard but Strickland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland stalling against the cage.
Dyson has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Strickland lands a nice shot to the body.
Strickland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Dyson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strickland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Strickland.
Strickland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strickland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strickland.
A right hand to the body from Strickland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Strickland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dyson is trying to drag Strickland to the mat but Strickland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dyson effectively controlling the action here.
Strickland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Strickland digs a right hand into Dyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyson's gas tank.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strickland lands a body punch.
Strickland pushes Dyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strickland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Strickland.
Strickland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Strickland.
Strickland lands an uppercut.
 Dyson is rocked!
Strickland lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Dyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Strickland - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Dyson's ribcage. Dyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dyson to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Strickland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 3010 p4p, 5234 weight class) and Alen Marcenaro (ranked 302 p4p, 466 weight class). Marcenaro has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Marcenaro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcenaro. That did some damage!
Marcenaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bobby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marcenaro is in Bobby's guard.
Marcenaro postures up and lands a big shot to Bobby's brow.
Bobby is working an open guard so Marcenaro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Bobby.
Marcenaro clinches with his opponent.
Bobby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcenaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcenaro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcenaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcenaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcenaro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marcenaro scoring with strikes but Bobby is staying in there.
Marcenaro controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Marcenaro 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.
Marcenaro throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bobby has his hands clasped together but Marcenaro breaks the hold and Bobby is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Marcenaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alen Marcenaro!
A less than humble Alen Marcenaro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lamotta (ranked 4498 p4p, 4837 weight class) and Jake Paul (ranked 445 p4p, 470 weight class). Lamotta's entrance music is Islam walkout. A fine choice. Paul has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-VdnD_8bYg as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Lamotta has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Lamotta seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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 Las Vegas, Jon Lamotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Paul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Lamotta rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamotta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamotta jumps guard but Paul stands there with Lamotta around his waist. Lamotta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lamotta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paul to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Lamotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamotta backwards.
Lamotta tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamotta drops back down to his feet.
Lamotta breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamotta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paul counters by clinching up.
Lamotta is trying to pull guard but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta pulls guard effortlessly.
Lamotta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paul is posturing up here but Lamotta has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paul tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paul has to tap! Slick submission there by Lamotta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Lamotta!
Jake Paul spoke after the fight, saying 'Dont judge me by my wins judge me on my losses'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Crisanni (ranked 4007 p4p, 5673 weight class) and Prince Alvarez (ranked 439 p4p, 522 weight class). Crisanni comes to the cage accompanied by FELL ME??. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Crisanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crisanni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crisanni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crisanni lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crisanni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crisanni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crisanni.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Crisanni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexander Crisanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Alvarez.
Crisanni jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crisanni is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez is working an open guard so Crisanni takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisanni has managed to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Crisanni improves position.
Crisanni has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alvarez is trying to keep an underhook but Crisanni manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to control but Crisanni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crisanni is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Crisanni stalling.
Crisanni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Crisanni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvarez tries to kick Crisanni off but Crisanni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvarez controlling the position for now.
Crisanni controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crisanni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crisanni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Crisanni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crisanni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crisanni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crisanni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crisanni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crisanni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crisanni misses with a double jab.
Crisanni works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Crisanni darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez jumps guard but Crisanni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Crisanni manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crisanni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crisanni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crisanni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Crisanni dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Crisanni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crisanni drags the fight down to the ground.
Crisanni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Crisanni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crisanni postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crisanni lands a couple of elbows.
Crisanni drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Crisanni off! Crisanni jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisanni is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crisanni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crisanni postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crisanni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crisanni stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Crisanni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crisanni pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Crisanni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crisanni swinging wildly here.
Crisanni closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Crisanni.
Crisanni's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Alexander Crisanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crisanni to keep the fight standing.
Crisanni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Crisanni jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crisanni keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Crisanni trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander Crisanni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez won't allow Crisanni to sweep him here.
Crisanni is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Crisanni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crisanni wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisanni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Crisanni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crisanni lands with a hook. Alvarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Crisanni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Prince Alvarez has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Crisanni sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander Crisanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Alvarez.
Crisanni swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crisanni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Crisanni.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crisanni takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez gets control of Crisanni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Crisanni gets to his feet - Alvarez follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Crisanni with a hook.
Alexander Crisanni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crisanni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisanni has clasped his hands together around Alvarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crisanni's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Crisanni! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Alvarez has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Crisanni!
Alexander Crisanni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luffy San (ranked 3114 p4p, 3847 weight class) and Austin Chase (ranked 309 p4p, 371 weight class). Austin Chase is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155
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155
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Luffy San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Chase!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase looks to land a combination but San avoids it well.
Chase shoots in and bounces San off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chase in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chase's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! San is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chase, into his guard.
San is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
San advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Chase is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chase could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Chase is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
After winning the bout, Luffy San thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Himan Sym (ranked 3271 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Ali Darren (ranked 375 p4p, 322 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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178
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Himan Sym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ali Darren!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Sym is looking to counter the offense by Darren and move into the clinch.
Darren throws a lazy right hand but Sym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sym throws a lazy head kick
and Darren counters with a one-two to the body.
Sym slips a jab and a cross from Darren.
Sym fails to land the takedown.
Darren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Darren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darren displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darren tests Sym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sym clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sym has Darren up against the cage in a clinch.
Darren manages to break the clinch.
Sym shoots in but no luck this time.
Sym shoots in and drives through. Darren sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren tries to land a leg kick but Sym saw it coming and moves away.
Darren moves in looking to clinch but Sym pushes him off.
Darren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sym.
Darren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sym staying out of range there.
Ali Darren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Darren slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sym blocks a jab.
Sym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darren, pushing him back against the cage.
Darren tries to break the clinch but Sym is controlling the position.
Sym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sym rushes Darren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sym avoids it.
Sym jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darren walks away with a smile on his face. Sym gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sym tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sym moves into the clinch successfully.
Darren can't break the clinch.
Darren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Himan Sym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Sym throws a wild body kick that Darren sees coming a mile off.
Sym just misses with a punch to the body.
Sym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darren as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sym has Darren up against the cage in a clinch.
Sym leaning against his opponent.
Sym leaning against his opponent.
Sym blocking some punches.
Darren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darren misses with a punch on the inside.
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sym is out of range and Darren settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Darren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sym swats away the attempt to clinch by Darren.
Darren moves to clinch but Sym breaks away
letting Sym counter with a right hand.
Sym wants to clinch
and Darren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darren.
Sym has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren misses the jab.
Darren misses with a series of wild punches.
Darren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren throws a series of punches but Sym avoids them all with ease.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sym fails to land the takedown.
Sym rushes Darren and presses him up against the cage.
Sym misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darren.
Sym is trying to break the clinch but Darren is controlling him.
Sym is trying to force a seperation but Darren has the dominant position.
Darren wants to break free but Sym has control.
Darren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sym dodges the punch combination from Darren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Darren. Those never looked like landing.
Sym tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sym throws a head kick but Darren moves out of range.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren throws a right hand that Sym ducks under and follows up with a left that Sym also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Darren misses the target.
Sym misses with a kick to the body.
Darren misses with a double jab.
Sym closes the distance and clinches up with Darren, looking for a takedown. Sym pushes Darren against the cage but Darren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sym throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren clinches with his opponent.
Darren is trying to maintain a safe position but Sym gets an underhook and turns Darren into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sym throws an elbow but misses.
Sym has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darren after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren tries to circle away but Sym has him pinned against the cage.
Darren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sym avoids it.
Sym looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sym tries to score a body lock takedown but Darren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sym effectively controlling the action here.
Darren tries to land a knee to the head but Sym blocks with his arms.
Sym blocks an uppercut.
Darren stalling the fight.
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Darren as Sym shoots in.
Sym shoots in for a double leg but Darren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darren scores with a one two! Sym had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darren misses with a wild combination.
Darren is breathing heavily.
Sym moves into range and clinches up with Darren.
Sym avoiding damage as Darren throws knees to the body.
Darren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darren blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sym fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sym is trying to break the clinch but Darren is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Darren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Darren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darren lands a really nice looking cross but Sym seems unphased.
Darren throws a jab when Sym was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sym shoots and misses
and Sym takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darren slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym is looking to clinch.
Darren works the jab nicely.
Sym fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darren avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren scores with a jab to the body.
Darren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sym fails with the takedown
and Darren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Darren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sym thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sym tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darren defends well and Sym ends up having to push Darren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darren is trying to break free.
Darren prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darren can't break the clinch.
Darren breaks from the clinch.
Darren misses with a few strikes there.
Sym fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Sym blocks a leg kick.
Sym scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Darren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sym doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sym shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sym throws a head kick but Darren moves out of range.
Darren tries to clinch up.
Sym closes the distance and clinches.
Darren breaks from the clinch.
Sym tries a head kick but it misses.
Sym is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sym moves out of range of the body kick.
Darren misses with a two punch combination.
Darren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darren misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sym has his takedown stuffed
and Darren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Sym was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Darren misses.
Darren doesn't manage to clinch there - Sym circles away.
Sym jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sym closes the distance and pushes Darren back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sym. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sym is looking to break free of the clinch but Darren has double underhooks.
Sym is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darren swings wildly with an uppercut but Sym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himan Sym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali Darren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Darren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Darren!
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