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NYF 78: White vs Carter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Tatum (ranked 1832 p4p, 23792 weight class) and Erich Von Lewinksi (ranked 232 p4p, 513 weight class). Von Lewinksi has chosen German Anthem as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erich Von Lewinksi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lewinksi misses with a takedown
and Tatum counters with a left to the body.
Von Lewinksi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Tatum there.
 It looks like Erich Von Lewinksi has been cut.
Von Lewinksi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lewinksi shoots and misses
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erich Von Lewinksi.
Tatum forces Von Lewinksi back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tatum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Lewinksi looks winded!
Von Lewinksi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Lewinksi is working for takedown but Tatum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Lewinksi wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Lewinksi looking for a takedown.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
Tatum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi.
Stalling in the clinch from Tatum.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
Tatum gets underhooks to prevent Von Lewinksi's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Lewinksi has Tatum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tatum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lewinksis head.
Tatum lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lewinksi.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
Tatum pushes Von Lewinksi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Tatum.
Tatum has Von Lewinksi pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Tatum digs a right hand into Von Lewinksi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Lewinksi's gas tank.
Tatum cracks Von Lewinksi with a nice body shot.
Tatum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Lewinksi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum lands a shot to the body.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lewinksis head.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum is leaning against Von Lewinksi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tatum effectively controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum gets through Von Lewinksi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Tatum.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tatum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lewinksi.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum lands a right hand.
Tatum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Tatum cracks Von Lewinksi with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Lewinksi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
A right hand to the body from Tatum.
Von Lewinksi seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatum cracks Von Lewinksi with a nice body shot.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatum.
Tatum pushes Von Lewinksi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum is pushing Von Lewinksi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Lewinksi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erich Von Lewinksi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Lewinksi shoots and misses
and Tatum counters with a nice right hand that sends Von Lewinksi toppling to the canvas! Von Lewinksi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tatum finish him?!
Tatum grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Von Lewinksi takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tatum cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Garrone (ranked 2360 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Grant Daws (ranked 301 p4p, 275 weight class). Francesco Garrone had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grant Daws enters the cage!
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francesco Garrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Daws !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daws ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daws is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garrone with a body shot.
Garrone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daws .
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daws closes the distance and pushes Garrone back into the cage.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daws is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daws lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrone letting Daws take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrone controls his hands.
Daws just leaning against Garrone, taking a breather.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daws to keep the fight standing.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Daws tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrone prevents a body shot from Daws .
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrone controls his hands.
Daws is stalling here.
Daws is leaning against Garrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Daws on the inside.
Daws taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daws scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Daws .
Daws stalling against the cage.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws scores with a shot to the side of Garrone's head.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daws lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daws is leaning against Garrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daws misses the jab.
Garrone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daws looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrone is just out of range.
Daws moves into range and clinches up with Garrone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
Daws lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daws works on Garrone's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daws tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
Good body shot from Daws .
Daws pushes Garrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrone prevents a body shot from Daws .
Daws working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garrone blocks a body shot from Daws .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daws prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Garrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daws pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daws gets through Garrone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Garrone avoids it by throwing Daws back against the cage.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daws lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Daws .
Daws scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daws tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daws dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daws is fending him off so far but Garrone persists. Nope, Daws circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Daws 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garrone moves away from the strike by Daws .
Daws stuns Garrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daws scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daws lands a jab to Garrone's midsection.
Garrone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daws counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Francesco Garrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daws has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daws closes the distance and clinches.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Garrone avoids it by throwing Daws back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws is controlling him.
Garrone is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
Daws slowing the pace effectively.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daws effectively controlling the action here.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as Garrone controls the action.
Daws cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Grant Daws seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daws lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws is struggling to control the position.
Daws makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garrone up against the cage.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Daws won't allow it.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws is controlling him.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Daws .
Daws lands a right hand.
Daws is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daws after a bit of a struggle.
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daws avoiding damage.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daws lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but Daws keeps him there for the moment.
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but Daws keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daws stalling the fight.
Daws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrone or not.
Garrone wants to break free but Daws has control.
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daws stalling against the cage.
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daws lands a right hand.
Garrone is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrone tries to circle away but Daws has him pinned against the cage.
Garrone wants to break free but Daws has control.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Daws lands a shot to the body.
Daws lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garrone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Garrone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Daws swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrone needs to keep his hands up - Daws had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Daws lands with a good body shot.
Garrone throws a nice looking combination but Daws bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daws .
Daws lands a nice shot to the body.
Daws pushes Garrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Daws breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daws throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Daws misses the shot to the body.
Grant Daws seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daws avoids the body shot from Garrone.
It seemed like Daws was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daws looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daws makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daws throws a body shot but no joy.
Daws throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone feinted with a counter takedown.
Daws lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daws throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daws .
Garrone wants to clinch up but Daws keeps it at a distance.
Daws fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daws takes the fight into the clinch.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garrone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Garrone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garrone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francesco Garrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daws bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daws scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrone in his tracks.
Jab from Daws .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daws pushes Garrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Daws lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as Garrone controls the action.
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrone jumps guard but Daws stands there with Garrone around his waist. Garrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Daws .
A short right from Daws on the inside.
Daws 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daws has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrone's elbow.
A short right from Daws .
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Francesco Garrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daws stalling.
The crowd are getting on Daws 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Daws .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Garrone takes a shot to the head.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daws is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Daws .
Daws misses with a punch to the body.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Daws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daws has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Daws !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 2680 p4p, 3293 weight class) and Portin Vartija (ranked 324 p4p, 385 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Portin Vartija!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vartija unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartija.
Despite the aggression on Vartija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Vartija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Vartija counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones! Vartija thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble!
Vartija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartija was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones rushes Vartija and presses him up against the cage.
Vartija has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartija controls his hands.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vartija after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartija blocks an elbow strike.
Jones digs a right hand into Vartija's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vartija's gas tank.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Vartija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vartija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Vartija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones jumps guard but Vartija stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vartija's brow.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Vartija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Vartija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones digs a right hand into Vartija's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vartija's gas tank.
Vartija blocking some punches.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Vartija dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Vartija avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Vartija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vartija has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartija prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartija controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Vartija.
Vartija dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Vartija leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries to work over Vartija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartija prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartija.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartija.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Vartija avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vartija stalling the fight.
Jones tries to work over Vartija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartija circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a body punch but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija is looking for the big counter here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vartija is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartija leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartija taking a breather.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vartija is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Vartija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vartija has Jones pressed against the cage.
Vartija avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Vartija blocks the elbow strike.
Vartija stalling against the cage.
Vartija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vartija just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vartija can do to turn this around?
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vartija after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vartija avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Vartija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vartija blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Vartija is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartija is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartija - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vartija just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Vartija receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Portin Vartija.
Jones is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vartija.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Vartija counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Vartija counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartija keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartija blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartija blocks a body shot from Jones.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vartija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jon Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vartija slows down the pace here.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vartija blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vartija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartija throws a counter combo.
Jones throws a series of punches but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vartija counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Vartija to acknowledge the strikes.
Vartija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartija is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vartija comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Jones stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Vartija is on him like rabid pit bull! Jones slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Portin Vartija!
A relieved looking Portin Vartija thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Chase (ranked 1239 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Killjoy McNofun (ranked 168 p4p, 242 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chase might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Danny Chase is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Chase.
McNofun avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase scores with a hook.
McNofun ducks under a wild hook from Chase.
McNofun counters with a body kick.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNofun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chase.
Chase moves out of range as McNofun throws a body kick.
A big right from Chase misses.
Chase throws a leg kick which misses McNofun's front leg but catches the back leg as McNofun tries to avoid it.
McNofun throws a shot from downtown. Chase moves away and avoids it.
Chase was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chase. McNofun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chase misses with an uppercut.
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
McNofun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Chase throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for McNofun.
Killjoy McNofun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase fails with the takedown
and McNofun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Chase.
Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNofun's waist but McNofun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chase off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNofun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chase checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNofun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chase with a body shot.
McNofun looks to land a left hand but Chase moved out of range nicely.
Chase blocks the body kick.
McNofun throws a wild body kick that Chase sees coming a mile off.
Chase swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McNofun throws a body shot but no joy.
Chase thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNofun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice sprawl there from McNofun as Chase shoots in.
McNofun only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNofun.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
McNofun misses with a low kick.
Chase throws a right hand that misses
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Danny Chase has been cut.
Chase misses with an uppercut
and McNofun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chase gets a double leg takedown into McNofun's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNofun uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chase lands with a good body shot.
Jab by McNofun.
A head kick misses from Chase.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNofun! But no joy.
McNofun feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chase sprawling to the canvas! Chase rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McNofun finish him?!
 Chase is rocked!
McNofun closes the distance and pushes Chase back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNofun.
Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNofun effectively controlling the action here.
McNofun throws a punch but it's blocked by Chase.
McNofun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chase's elbow.
Chase blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chase pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chase throws a jab when McNofun was well out of range.
McNofun follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McNofun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McNofun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chase avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chase swings widly with a right hand
and McNofun counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Chase.
McNofun misses with a left hand
and Chase counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun cracks Chase with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McNofun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chase connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNofun scrambles back to his feet.
McNofun throws the kick towards the body but Chase avoids it.
McNofun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNofun.
Good shot there by Chase.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Chase finds it's target.
McNofun throws a shot from downtown. Chase moves away and avoids it.
Chase jabs McNofun right on the nose. McNofun blinks but takes it well.
Chase throws a head kick that misses.
McNofun feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNofun throws a nice outside leg kick.
McNofun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chase sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chase throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Killjoy McNofun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Chase's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chase swings widly with a right hand
and McNofun counters with a stiff right hand.
McNofun throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNofun ducks under a wild hook from Chase.
A jab lands there for Chase.
Chase throws a head kick but McNofun moves out of range.
McNofun blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase lands with a slapping head kick.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chase sets himself, and McNofun steps forward looking for the clinch! Chase avoids it this time.
McNofun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chase lands a right hook to the body.
McNofun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
McNofun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chase misses with a hook
and McNofun counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chase! McNofun lets Chase back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Chase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McNofun sneaks out the side door and pushes Chase away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chase seems to have got his legs back now.
Chase connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McNofun momentarily.
Danny Chase is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNofun staying out of range there.
Chase shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chase showed some decent athleticism there.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chase in particular looking to stall.
McNofun has his hands clasped together around Chase's back. He's all about the action.
Chase throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McNofun wants to get back to full guard.
McNofun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chase looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McNofun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chase throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chase lands with a punch from half guard.
Chase seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McNofun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McNofun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chase.
McNofun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McNofun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chase.
Chase trying to control the action but McNofun is working from the bottom.
McNofun is holding on to half guard well.
Danny Chase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet.
Chase trying to control the action but McNofun is working from the bottom.
Chase thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNofun's head.
McNofun tries to kick Chase off but Chase keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McNofun pushes Chase off and gets back to his feet.
McNofun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Chase as he checks the leg kick.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick
and McNofun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chase moves out of range of the body kick.
Chase shoots for a double leg takedown but McNofun sprawls well. He's pushed Chase's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chase rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNofun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but McNofun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and McNofun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McNofun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chase shoots in but McNofun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase misses with a takedown
and McNofun counters with a huge left! Chase is in big trouble! He's backing up but McNofun isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chase from any more damage. A dominating finish by McNofun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killjoy McNofun!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caulo Posta (ranked 1617 p4p, 3187 weight class) and Alex Poatan (ranked 189 p4p, 343 weight class). Poatan has chosen The rock Hollywood theme as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caulo Posta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Poatan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poatan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poatan pushes Posta up against the cage in a clinch.
Poatan trying to land knees to the body.
Posta prevents Poatan from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Poatan to work.
A head punch on the inside from Posta fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poatan takes a shot to the head.
Poatan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poatan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Posta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Poatan to the mat. Poatan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posta content to stall in guard here.
Poatan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Posta controlling from the top position.
Poatan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Poatan is trying to control the position but Posta postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Posta drops back looking for a leg! Poatan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poatan manages to kick Posta off! Posta jumps back into Poatan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Posta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posta closes the distance and clinches.
Poatan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poatan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Posta is working Poatan over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poatan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posta is working Poatan over against the cage.
Poatan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Posta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Posta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poatan is looking to break free of the clinch but Posta has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posta.
Posta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poatan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Posta moves into the clinch successfully.
Poatan trying to control the position but instead, Posta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poatan into the cage.
Posta tries to score a body lock takedown but Poatan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posta misses with a body punch.
Poatan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Alex Poatan has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Posta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Posta just leaning against Poatan, taking a breather.
Poatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poatan tries to work over Posta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Posta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poatan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Posta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poatan.
Posta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Posta swats away the attempt to clinch by Poatan.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poatan wants to clinch.
Posta is looking to counter the offense by Poatan and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posta throws a head kick that misses.
Poatan throws a combination. Posta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poatan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Posta is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posta loads up on a big right hand but Poatan slips the punch.
Poatan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Posta. Poatan shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Posta.
Posta forces Poatan back against the cage and clinches.
Poatan working aggressively here.
Poatan is looking to break free of the clinch but Posta has double underhooks.
Posta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poatan backwards.
Posta is trying to trip Poatan. He has hold of a leg but Poatan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Posta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Posta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poatan can do to turn this around?
Posta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poatan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Posta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caulo Posta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posta feints and then cracks Poatan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poatan down.
Posta throws a sloppy body shot
and Poatan counters with a two punch combo.
Posta scores with a spinning back kick!
Posta throws a front kick aimed at Poatan's knee but Poatan avoids it well.
Posta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Posta keeps the fight on the outside.
Poatan lands a leg kick that knocks Posta off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poatan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex Poatan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poatan instigates a clinch.
Posta has Poatan pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Posta.
A right hand to the body from Posta.
Poatan is trying to force a seperation but Posta has the dominant position.
Poatan letting Posta take a breather here.
Posta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poatan can't break the clinch.
Posta decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Posta throws a one two combo.
Poatan doesn't manage to clinch there - Posta circles away.
Posta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poatan manages to circle out of the way.
Posta works Poatan's body with a nice hook.
Posta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Posta closes the distance and clinches.
Posta lands a right hand.
Poatan trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Posta.
Poatan is struggling to control the position.
Posta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poatan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poatan moves in looking to clinch but Posta pushes him off.
Posta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Posta moves into range and clinches up with Poatan.
Posta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poatan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poatan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Postas head.
Posta breaks the clinch.
Poatan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Posta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poatan connects with an inside leg kick.
Posta throws the kick towards the body but Poatan avoids it.
Poatan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Posta throws a leg kick but Poatan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poatan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Posta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posta is looking to slow Poatan down with leg kicks.
Posta clinches up against the cage.
Posta is working for takedown but Poatan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caulo Posta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Posta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poatan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Posta blocks an elbow strike.
Poatan throws a punch but it's blocked by Posta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Posta has Poatan pressed against the cage, preventing Poatan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Posta wants to take the fight to the mat but Poatan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posta lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Posta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poatan has Posta pressed against the cage.
Poatan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Posta'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.
Posta tries to score a body lock takedown but Poatan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poatan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Posta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posta is pushing Poatan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Posta pulls guard.
Caulo Posta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poatan wanted to stand there but Posta had control of the position.
Posta seems keen to control Poatan's posture.
Poatan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Posta's guard.
Alex Poatan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Posta pulls Poatan in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caulo Posta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Posta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caulo Posta!
Caulo Posta took some time post fight to say the following; 'The division problem is back, do you want a streak of how many wins to give me a chance at the belt?'.
Alex Poatan was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omari Morales (ranked 487 p4p, 1145 weight class) and Krypton Brussard (ranked 69 p4p, 144 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omari Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krypton Brussard!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brussard misses with a right hand
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales misses with a jab to the body
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales throws a series of punches but Brussard moves out of range.
Brussard feints a counter leg kick.
Morales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brussard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morales scrambles back to his feet.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Brussard.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Morales misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brussard. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales blocks a jab.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales misses with a combination
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brussard misses the body punch
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
Brussard misses with the combination.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Brussard. Beautiful body shot.
Morales takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brussard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brussard throws the kick towards the body but Morales avoids it.
Morales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brussard counters with a big head kick but Morales shrugs it off.
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Morales misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brussard misses.
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!
Brussard thuds a left hand into Morales's body.
Morales tries to move into range but Brussard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brussard.
Brussard's corner calls for a 1-2. Brussard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brussard. That's going to slow Morales down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brussard lands a really nice looking cross but Morales seems unphased.
Brussard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morales had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Brussard misses.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Brussard manages to avoid it.
Brussard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Morales swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a looping right.
Morales throws a one two combo.
Morales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brussard looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Brussard moves away and avoids it.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with a nice leg kick.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Brussard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brussard tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it.
Morales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Brussard thinks about the counter body kick.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Brussard ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brussard's head backwards.
Brussard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morales to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krypton Brussard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brussard misses with a hook
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales checks the leg kick.
Brussard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brussard connects with a looping right hand.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
Brussard fakes the leg kick and cracks Morales in the body.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with a right hand
and Brussard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Morales really felt that one!
Brussard keeps Morales at a distance using the push kick.
Brussard sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brussard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brussard takes one to the side of the head.
Brussard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morales has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brussard.
Krypton Brussard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brussard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Morales will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brussard. That snapped Morales's head back.
Omari Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brussard is looking to slow Morales down with leg kicks.
Morales misses with a jab to the body
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brussard. That's going to slow Morales down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brussard thumps Morales with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brussard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brussard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brussard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Morales might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Morales takes one on the button.
Brussard avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Brussard.
Decent striking displayed by Brussard there.
Morales is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brussard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morales is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morales throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brussard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morales is out of range and Brussard settles back down.
Morales seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales lands the left hand.
Morales swings for the body but Brussard moves out of range.
Brussard throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Brussard throws a lazy uppercut
and Morales counters with a left and a right that stings Brussard.
Morales misses with a hook
and Brussard counters with a left to the body.
Brussard digs a good body shot into Morales's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales ducks right into an uppercut from Brussard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Brussard tenderised Morales's leg. Morales is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
Brussard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Brussard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice jab there from Morales.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Brussard.
Morales misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Brussard.
It looked like Morales was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krypton Brussard 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morales has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brussard.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brussard to counter with a crisp jab.
Brussard lands a big head kick that sends Morales tumbling to the mat! Brussard takes a step backwards and waves Morales back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brussard takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brussard.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brussard.
Morales with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brussard to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brussard pushes Morales away with a front kick.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brussard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Morales as he connects with a hook.
Morales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brussard.
Brussard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brussard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brussard throws a hook to the side of Morales's head but Morales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales throws a big counter combination but Brussard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brussard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brussard misses with a kick to the body
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Brussard.
Morales misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brussard is looking to land body kicks.
Brussard throws a poor cross that misses
and Morales counters with a left and a right that stings Brussard.
Brussard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morales's sensitive parts.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brussard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
It seemed like Brussard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brussard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morales connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Brussard.
Morales lands a glancing blow to the side of Brussard's head.
Brussard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Morales was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brussard.
Brussard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brussard looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Brussard looks to land a body kick but Morales moved away.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Brussard manages to avoid it.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brussard moves away.
Brussard flicks out a counter leg kick but Morales steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brussard throws a lazy body kick
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brussard missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morales checks a leg kick.
Brussard lands a head shot.
Brussard scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Morales.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krypton Brussard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brussard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krypton Brussard!
A relieved looking Krypton Brussard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Christ (ranked 633 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 73 p4p, 118 weight class). Al Bundy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ gets a double leg takedown into Bundy's guard.
Bundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundy looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
Bundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Bundy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christ passes into side control.
Bundy is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bundy some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Bundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bundy tries to improve position but can't.
Christ trying to control the position but Bundy is working away.
Christ is chipping away with strikes.
Bundy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christ cracks Bundy with a big right hand but Bundy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bundy is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bundy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy taking a bit of punishment here - Christ scoring with strikes.
Bundy tries to bench press Christ off him but Christ keeps the position.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Bundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bundy tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bundy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Christ is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bundy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Christ is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Christ postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bundy looks a forlorn figure.
Christ dominating with strikes here.
Bundy is rocked!
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Christ tries to control but Bundy wriggling away.
Bundy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Christ wants to control the pace but Bundy is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ controlling from mount.
A big strike lands for Christ! That's really hurt Bundy and he's turned his back - Christ keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Christ jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Christ!
In his post fight interview, Jeff Christ started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Arnolds (ranked 363 p4p, 1465 weight class) and Michel Santos (ranked 40 p4p, 143 weight class). Arnolds comes to the cage accompanied by Free and Easy - The Almighty. Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Intro. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Arnolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michel Santos!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnolds throws a head kick that misses.
Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santos cracks Arnolds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arnolds cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos goes for a double leg but Arnolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arnolds continues to drive forward.
Santos tries to clinch there but Arnolds circles away.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arnolds has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge đź‘Š in the buildup to the fight.
Santos moves away from the strike by Arnolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Arnolds.
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnolds is working hard here to advance position.
Arnolds prevents Santos from improving position.
Santos is staying tight to Arnolds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arnolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos trying to control the position but Arnolds is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arnolds is trying to improve his position.
Santos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arnolds struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Arnolds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Arnolds is keeping him busy.
Arnolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnolds wants to hit a sweep here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arnolds there!
Santos with a couple of short strikes.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos scoring with strikes but Arnolds is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Arnolds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Arnolds wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Arnolds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Santos tries to control but Arnolds wriggling away.
Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arnolds?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Arnolds has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Arnolds turns into Santos and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arnolds swinging wildly here.
Santos misses with a combination
and Arnolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos throws a series of punches but Arnolds moves out of range.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos throws a hook but Arnolds blocks it.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Arnolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santos clinches.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arnolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Arnolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Arnolds misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnolds lands a head shot.
Arnolds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arnolds is rocked!
It looks like Alan Arnolds has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Santos.
Oh Arnolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnolds lands an overhand right.
Santos is rocked!
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Arnolds moves away and avoids it.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnolds finish him?
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnolds.
Arnolds misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos tries to clinch there but Arnolds circles away.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Arnolds throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arnolds slips under a jab from Santos.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Santos misses.
Arnolds scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnolds.
Santos drives through and clinches with Arnolds against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arnolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Arnolds blocks it.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Santos avoiding damage as Arnolds throws knees to the body.
Arnolds manages to break the clinch.
Arnolds closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Santos! Arnolds dives in looking to finish! Santos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 1468 p4p, 1060 weight class) and Leonardo Pancho Garcia (ranked 145 p4p, 114 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garcia's choice of entrance music: Thors Hammer - Mexico. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
161
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Joon moved out of range.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Joon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joon defends well.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage.
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon.
Garcia is pressing down on Joon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joon defends well.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon is looking for a sweep.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Joon manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Joon defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joon is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
Joon is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Pancho Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Joon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Joon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Joon shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joon counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Joon passes into half guard.
Joon is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia has his foot on Joon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joon works his way back into a safe position though.
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia is pulling down on Joon's head to control his posture.
Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Garcia in his guard.
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Joon working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Mae Joon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia passes Joon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it.
Joon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joon is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia is pushing down on Joon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joon is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joon wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
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 Mae Joon will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Joon fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joon's head backwards.
Joon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Joon into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mae Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joon lands a takedown into guard.
Joon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard.
Joon working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon has an active guard here but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard.
Joon is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Joon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joon is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia content to control rather than advance.
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Garcia 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.
Joon is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Garcia controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joon is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Joon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Joon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Pancho Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik White (ranked 444 p4p, 369 weight class) and Ian Carter (ranked 59 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think White might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Carter has chosen “Shipping up to Boston” Dropkick Murphy’s as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredrik White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Carter!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from White.
It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
White misses with a double jab
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Fredrik White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
White misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
White moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from White misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
White looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
White wants to clinch.
Carter rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Carter.
Carter misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with an elbow strike.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from White.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
White is rocked!
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks White with a big uppercut! White tries to clinch up but Carter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples White to the mat! White covers up and Carter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ian Carter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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