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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shrimp Lobster (ranked 5405 p4p, 5627 weight class) and Marcus Reynolds (ranked 497 p4p, 506 weight class). The key to victory for Shrimp Lobster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shrimp Lobster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Lobster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lobster misses the jab.
Lobster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobster misses with the combination.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Lobster moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lobster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reynolds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lobster checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lobster eats them both and turns towards Reynolds to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Shrimp Lobster has been cut.
Lobster throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobster cracks Reynolds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Marcus Reynolds has been cut.
Lobster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lobster throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Lobster closes the distance but Reynolds moves to the side
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lobster catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lobster drops Reynolds with a big left hand! Reynolds is injured, injured bad! Lobster jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shrimp Lobster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nile Diaz (ranked 5090 p4p, 5365 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 484 p4p, 494 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nile Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler gets a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stabler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stabler slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Stabler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stabler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stabler won't allow it.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stabler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nile Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Stabler.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stabler works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Stabler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stabler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stabler lands with a short shot to the head.
Stabler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stabler lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
It looks like Nile Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Diaz to the canvas! Diaz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stabler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Stabler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Shultz (ranked 4747 p4p, 5023 weight class) and Esteban Smith (ranked 459 p4p, 468 weight class). Esteban Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Shultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esteban Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shultz kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shultz did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Shultz is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Shultz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shultz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Check out the look on Shultz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Shultz off him but Shultz keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
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.
Shultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shultz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Shultz controls the position.
Smith wants to control but Shultz postures up.
Smith is not content to let Shultz control the position.
Shultz cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shultz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shultz yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shultz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Shultz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelton Buck (ranked 4121 p4p, 25372 weight class) and You Gay (ranked 434 p4p, 563 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Kelton Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, You Gay!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Gay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gay swats away the attempt to clinch by Buck.
Gay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gay throws a series of punches but Buck avoids them all with ease.
You Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay throws a right hand that Buck ducks under and follows up with a left that Buck also avoids with ease.
Buck dodges the punch combination from Gay.
Gay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buck appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Gay misses the target.
Gay throws a combination. Buck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kelton Buck has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay swats away the attempt to clinch by Buck.
Gay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay misses with the combination.
Buck tries to clinch up but Gay circles away and keeps his distance.
Gay lands with a good body shot.
Buck is looking to clinch but Gay is avoiding it.
Gay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gay throws a series of punches but Buck moves out of range.
Buck plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gay throws a right hand that Buck ducks under and follows up with a left that Buck also avoids with ease.
Buck tries to clinch up but Gay circles away and keeps his distance.
Gay throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Buck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gay swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buck moves out of range as Gay strikes.
Gay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buck counters with a one-two to the body.
Gay throws a series of strikes that have Buck backpedaling.
The crowd cheers as Gay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buck doesn't seem phased though.
Buck lands with a slapping head kick.
Gay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buck back to the cage. Gay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Buck is breathing heavily.
Gay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 Buck is rocked!
Gay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buck in his tracks.
Oh Buck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck tries to clinch but Gay is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Buck thinks about countering with a head kick.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buck looks to clinch
and Gay counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Buck to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Gay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). You Gay!
You Gay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hudson (ranked 4563 p4p, 5155 weight class) and Monte Leonard (ranked 458 p4p, 488 weight class). The key to victory for Tyson Hudson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monte Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard throws a series of punches but Hudson avoids them all with ease.
Leonard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hudson counters with a two punch combo.
Leonard has Hudson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonard is trying to trip Hudson. He has hold of a leg but Hudson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leonard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Leonard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leonard lands a couple of digs.
Leonard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hudson looking to control.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
Leonard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hudson's head.
Leonard looking to pass the guard.
Leonard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hudson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leonard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonard lands a couple of elbows.
Leonard cracks Hudson with a solid left hand.
Leonard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonard cracks Hudson with a solid left hand.
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard.
Leonard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard distracts Hudson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leonard connects with a couple of short punches.
Hudson looking to control.
Leonard cracks Hudson with a solid left hand.
Leonard looking to pass the guard.
Leonard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leonard lands a couple of elbows.
Hudson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Leonard walks into a left hand.
Leonard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hudson to the ground. Leonard is now in Hudson's guard.
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leonard prevents Hudson from standing back up.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Leonard working the head and body with strikes.
Leonard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hudson wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy.
Leonard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leonard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Leonard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leonard is looking to land body kicks.
Hudson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hudson tries to sprawl but Leonard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leonard lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Leonard seems content to control.
Leonard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leonard controlling the pace.
Leonard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monte Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Leonard there.
Leonard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard controlling the pace.
Leonard wants to pass to mount but Hudson is defending the position.
Leonard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leonard controlling the pace.
Leonard is pressing down on Hudson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hudson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Leonard 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.
Hudson is looking for a sweep. Leonard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hudson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leonard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hudson misses with a few strikes there.
Hudson gets caught flat footed, as Leonard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leonard looking to pass the guard.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leonard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leonard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hudson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonard is aware though and is defending well.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
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.
Hudson keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Leonard controlling from the top position.
Hudson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonard is aware though and is defending well.
Leonard 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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Leonard 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!
Leonard avoids the head kick by Hudson.
Hudson gets caught napping as Leonard dives in and scores a takedown. Hudson manages to retain guard.
Leonard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leonard is in close to Hudson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hudson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
Hudson wants to get back to his feet but Leonard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leonard is continuing to stall.
Hudson has momentary wrist control but Leonard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hudson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leonard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hudson's head.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hudson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
Leonard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leonard pushing down on Hudson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leonard controlling the pace.
Leonard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is looking to improve his position.
Leonard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leonard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leonard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonard lands a nice short elbow.
Leonard drops an elbow to the side of Hudson's head.
Leonard not doing much here.
Tyson Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Leonard.
Leonard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hudson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonard lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard wants to free his trapped foot but Hudson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monte Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonard 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Leonard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Chapman (ranked 4397 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Felipe Barbiroto (ranked 374 p4p, 375 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, Nick Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Barbiroto!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbiroto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chapman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chapman is trying to improve his position.
Chapman stops Barbiroto from passing to mount.
Chapman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbiroto on the ground.
Barbiroto tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Barbiroto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barbiroto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barbiroto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Barbiroto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbiroto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbiroto prevents Chapman from improving his position.
Chapman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbiroto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbiroto's back!
Chapman landing with strikes.
Chapman avoiding Barbiroto 's attempts to control his hands.
Chapman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Barbiroto.
Barbiroto is trying to remain composed but Chapman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Barbiroto is trapped and Chapman is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Chapman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chapman doesn't have the hooks in and Barbiroto manages to turn into his guard.
Chapman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbiroto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Barbiroto controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbiroto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbiroto postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbiroto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barbiroto won't allow Chapman to sweep him here.
Barbiroto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbiroto won't allow Chapman to sweep him here.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
Chapman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbiroto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman advances to half guard.
Chapman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbiroto reverses the position - he's now on top in Chapman's guard.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbiroto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman 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.
Chapman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbiroto defends it easily.
Chapman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman has momentary wrist control but Barbiroto slips an elbow through the middle.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
Chapman stands and throws Barbiroto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chapman working the ground and pound from side control.
Chapman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbiroto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chapman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbiroto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chapman but great work by Barbiroto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman regains half guard.
Barbiroto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbiroto slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman gets full guard.
Chapman 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felipe Barbiroto will probably get the nod.
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.
Barbiroto staying out of range there.
Barbiroto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbiroto postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto distracts Chapman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbiroto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbiroto throws a big right hand that misses.
Chapman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbiroto's guard.
Barbiroto looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbiroto, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbiroto has momentary wrist control but Chapman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
Barbiroto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.
Chapman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapman slips a nice elbow through Barbiroto's hands, connecting with Barbiroto's forehead.
Chapman winds up and cracks Barbiroto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chapman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbiroto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbiroto is in trouble now - Chapman has advanced to mount!
Chapman unloading with bombs!
Chapman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nick Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chapman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbiroto hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbiroto frees his head quite easily.
Barbiroto wants to hold on but Chapman pushes him away.
Barbiroto is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barbiroto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barbiroto!
Barbiroto working some strikes from top position.
Barbiroto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
Barbiroto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbiroto stands up over Chapman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet.
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbiroto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbiroto wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.
Chapman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbiroto is working Chapman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman 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.
Barbiroto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbiroto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbiroto pushing down on Chapman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbiroto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbiroto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chapman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbiroto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Nick Chapman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chapman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbiroto to the ground. Chapman is now in Barbiroto's guard.
Barbiroto pushes Chapman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbiroto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbiroto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Chapman regains half guard.
Barbiroto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chapman defending well though.
Barbiroto drops an elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbiroto manages to get himself to full guard.
Barbiroto keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
Chapman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbiroto controls Chapman momentarily but Chapman frees himself.
Chapman is looking to pass into half guard but Barbiroto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barbiroto is in guard.
Chapman looking for a guillotine here but Barbiroto defends easily.
Chapman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbiroto is one step ahead there.
Barbiroto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbiroto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbiroto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chapman tries to bench press Barbiroto off him but Barbiroto keeps the position.
Chapman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbiroto's best efforts.
Chapman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbiroto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chapman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbiroto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman is looking to improve his position.
Barbiroto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to improve his position.
Chapman gets back to full guard.
Barbiroto scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
Barbiroto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chapman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbiroto has managed to get both his arms back between Chapman's legs - danger averted.
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chapman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbiroto stands up over Chapman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbiroto defends well.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Barbiroto controlling him for the moment.
Barbiroto slips nicely into half guard.
Chapman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbiroto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barbiroto looking to pass the guard.
Barbiroto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet.
Barbiroto chips away with some ground and pound.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Barbiroto tries to pass.
Barbiroto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Barbiroto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbiroto 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felipe Barbiroto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint George (ranked 3436 p4p, 4511 weight class) and John Clayton Il (ranked 398 p4p, 455 weight class). Saint George has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Clayton Il!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton Il throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a right hand to the body.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clayton Il lands a glancing blow to the side of George's head.
Clayton Il's corner calls for a 1-2. Clayton Il obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Saint George has been cut.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clayton Il throws out the jab.
Clayton Il swings for the body but George moves out of range.
Clayton Il misses with a lunging right hand
and George counters with a nice body shot.
Clayton Il is trying hard to land a takedown here. George sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from George misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Clayton Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clayton Il looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clayton Il shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clayton Il gets slowly back to his feet.
Clayton Il clobbers George with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for George, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clayton Il darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
George clobbers Clayton Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clayton Il connects with a good right hand that stumbles George. George circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
George blocks a jab.
George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as George lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clayton Il doesn't seem phased though.
George throws out a loose jab but Clayton Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clayton Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George moves in looking to clinch but Clayton Il pushes him off.
George moves away from the strike by Clayton Il.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Clayton Il coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George avoids the body shot from Clayton Il.
Clayton Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clayton Il swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clayton Il is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables George to keep the fight standing.
Saint George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Clayton Il.
Clayton Il lands a shot to the body.
George lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clayton Il.
Clayton Il tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clayton Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clayton Il swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clayton Il tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
Clayton Il works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Clayton Il wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton Il keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of George's head.
Clayton Il slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on George's face as Clayton Il controls the position.
Let's hope that Clayton Il 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.
George can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Clayton Il landing a few strikes.
George is looking to reverse the position.
Clayton Il has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clayton Il misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clayton Il in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clayton Il landing strikes.
Clayton Il working the body and head with strikes.
Clayton Il remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Clayton Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saint George's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
George with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clayton Il to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from George misses.
Clayton Il thuds his right hand into George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clayton Il tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
George throws a looping overhand right but Clayton Il ducks down to avoid it.
Clayton Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George appears to be looking for a big counter.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Clayton Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clayton Il misses with a hook
and George counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton Il misses the shot to the body.
Clayton Il feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clayton Il 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George can't keep his opponent in guard - Clayton Il advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clayton Il on the ground.
Clayton Il landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clayton Il content to control rather than advance.
Clayton Il's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clayton Il moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clayton Il working the ground and pound but George is defending the strikes.
Clayton Il 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 George's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clayton Il in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clayton Il cracks George with a big right hand but George just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
George struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George is letting Clayton Il control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if George tries to get out of the position.
George is looking for a sweep.
Clayton Il has an Americana. George didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Clayton Il is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Clayton Il hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Clayton Il!
A victorious John Clayton Il thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Davis (ranked 2953 p4p, 3343 weight class) and Ted Field (ranked 188 p4p, 211 weight class). Davis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not like us. Ted Field 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ted Field!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ted Field has been cut.
Field is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Field has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Field avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis just leaning against Field, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Davis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davis stalling in the clinch.
Field blocks the elbow strike.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thomas Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Field.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
Davis stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thomas Davis.
Field fails in his attempt to clinch.
Field is looking to clinch.
Field scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Field is controlling him.
Field slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Field.
Field has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Field postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Field is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Field accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Field slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Field working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Field stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Field's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Field showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Field lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Field's takedown attempt.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Davis has Field pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Field looking for a takedown.
Field is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Field.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Field's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Field goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Field takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Field controls the action.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.
Field has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Field looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Field has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis throws a right hand that Field ducks under and follows up with a left that Field also avoids with ease.
Field unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Field shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Field misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Field closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davis quickly recovers to half guard.
Field not doing much here.
Davis has hold of Field's hands but Field slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Field in his half guard.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Field.
Davis tries to kick Field off but Field keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Field missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Field lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Field scores with a big shot! Davis's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Davis! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Field!
Thomas Davis spoke after the fight, saying 'it is what it is, thanks to the opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Highlander (ranked 3039 p4p, 3808 weight class) and Arctic Char (ranked 286 p4p, 336 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Char's choice of entrance music: Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice. Arctic Char has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elijah Highlander's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Highlander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arctic Char!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Char steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highlander.
Char looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Highlander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Highlander misses with a hook to the body
and Highlander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Char does it's job there.
Elijah Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Char's jab looks to have found its range, popping Highlander under the eye.
Highlander is rocked!
Highlander walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Highlander limp body while Char jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arctic Char!
A victorious Arctic Char thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Knuckles (ranked 1233 p4p, 2437 weight class) and Trouble Som (ranked 140 p4p, 257 weight class). Chuck Knuckles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Knuckles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Som!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Som getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knuckles slips under a jab from Som.
Som lands with a right hand.
Knuckles connects with a single shot there.
Som fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Som misses
and Knuckles counters with a crisp right hand that drops Som! Knuckles lets Som back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Som is rocked!
It looks like Trouble Som has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Som is still on wobbly legs! Can Knuckles finish him?
Som takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Som cracks Knuckles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that has Som reeling! Knuckles follows up with more punches and Som is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Knuckles!
Chuck Knuckles is the new heavyweight champion!
Chuck Knuckles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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