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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miles Morales (ranked 4293 p4p, 23880 weight class) and Slant Grant (ranked 449 p4p, 543 weight class). Slant Grant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slant Grant!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a leg kick
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morales lands a big right hand that sends Grant crashing to the mat! Morales stays standing though and waves Grant back to his feet!
 Grant is rocked!
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morales throws a quick counter head kick but Grant was just out of range.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Grant throws out a leg kick but Morales moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Morales scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Morales checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morales throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morales counters with a right hand from hell and Grant is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles Morales!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Villa (ranked 24708 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Bohumil Bazant (ranked 550 p4p, 403 weight class). Antoine Villa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Bazant to work.
Villa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bazant shoots in and gets a takedown into Villa's guard.
Villa is wriggling around but Bazant manages to pass to half guard.
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bazant prevents Villa from standing back up.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Villa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villa tries to get out of the position.
Villa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bazant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Villa!
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bazant.
Villa wants to control but Bazant is having none of it.
Bazant content just to control the position here.
Villa's coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Villa can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant controlling the position easily from mount.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Villa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Villa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Villa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bazant has a good base and remains in mount.
Villa tries to hold on but Bazant pushes him away.
Bazant controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Villa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bazant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bazant or perhaps it was just good defense by Villa, which made it look bad.
Bazant looks for a takedown but Villa sprawls well.
Bazant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Antoine Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
Nice takedown defense from Villa. No joy for Bazant on that attempt.
Bazant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bazant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant has a takedown stuffed.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Villa circles away easily
and Villa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villa lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa delivers a nice body kick.
Bazant shoots and misses
and Villa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villa lands a head kick. Bazant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Villa looks to land a combination. Bazant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Villa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bazant, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villa.
Villa lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villa lands a left hand.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
A short left from Villa.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
Villa effectively controlling the action here.
Villa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
A shot in the inside from Villa.
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bazant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villa is fending him off so far but Bazant persists. Nope, Villa circles away and we're back to standing.
Bazant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villa forces Bazant back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Villa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Villa scores with a shoulder strike.
Villa works on Bazant's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Villa - that landed with a thud.
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Villa finds it's target.
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Villa counters with a body kick that stops Bazant in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Villa.
Bazant shoots for a takedown but Villa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bazant with a poor takedown
and Villa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bazant is breathing heavily.
Villa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Villa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bazant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bazants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bazant takes one to the chin there.
Villa works the jab nicely.
Villa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bazant is trying to stall.
Villa lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Villa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bazant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Villa counters with a straight right hand.
Villa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Villa lands a left and a right that send Bazant crashing to the mat, dazed. Villa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Villa fakes the leg kick and cracks Bazant in the body.
Villa closes the distance and clinches.
Bazant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bazant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bohumil Bazant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa lands a jab to the nose.
Oooooh!!! Villa has knocked Bazant down with a huge combo! Villa steps away and waves a wobbly Bazant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bazant is rocked!
Villa finds Bazant's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bazant flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Villa lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bazant will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Villa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Baker (ranked 25355 p4p, 3324 weight class) and Brian O Conner (ranked 558 p4p, 424 weight class). Brian O Conner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian O Conner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conner lands with a good body shot.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from O Conner. O Conner gets slowly back to his feet.
O Conner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but O Conner persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
O Conner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Conner trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on O Conner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Conner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Conner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baker is just riding it out for now. O Conner eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conner stalling away here and it's allowed Baker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Conner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Baker is looking to stand up but O Conner isn't so interested in that idea.
O Conner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Conner trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker looking to control.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
O Conner controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Conner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Conner is looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but O Conner is retaining full guard.
O Conner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baker manages to pass to side control.
O Conner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Conner is concentrating on defense, preventing Baker from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but O Conner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baker seems to be looking for submissions.
O Conner is not content to let Baker control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Conner wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Baker is keen to just control but O Conner is a slippery customer.
O Conner is in trouble now - Baker has advanced to mount!
Baker has hold of O Conner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O Conner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baker misses with a head shot.
Baker tries to control but O Conner wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Conner is trying to stand but he's just given Baker his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Baker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot by O Conner.
Baker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
O Conner wants to clinch.
O Conner fails with a takedown attempt.
O Conner looking to score a takedown here. Baker is defending well but O Conner drives through and ends up in Baker's guard.
Sean Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker not doing much here.
Baker is trying to control the action in half guard but O Conner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conner wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Baker is trying to control. O Conner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Conner's head.
Baker wants to work for an arm triangle but O Conner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Conner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Conner tries to kick Baker off but Baker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baker trying to control the action but O Conner is working from the bottom.
O Conner is trying to control but can't.
O Conner is trying to stand.
Baker lands with a punch from half guard.
O Conner trying to control here.
O Conner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker stops O Conner from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Conner tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Conner won't be happy with that.
O Conner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Conner is not content to let Baker control the position.
O Conner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conner tries to improve position but can't.
Baker trying to control the action but O Conner is working from the bottom.
Baker controlling the position from side mount.
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Baker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
O Conner tries to clinch up.
Brian O Conner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker wants to clinch up but O Conner keeps it at a distance.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
O Conner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from O Conner. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as O Conner shoots in.
Baker throws a combination that misses
so O Conner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
O Conner wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think O Conner should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Baker has tightened it up now! O Conner should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Baker!
A very excited looking Sean Baker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oisin Nolan (ranked 5308 p4p, 2889 weight class) and Sergio Miller (ranked 429 p4p, 272 weight class). Miller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boogieman. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Oisin Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Miller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nolan sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nolan trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller 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.
Nolan trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Nolan punching from the bottom.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Nolan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nolan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Nolan manages to retain guard.
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nolan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller has gone for a leg lock! Nolan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miller's guard.
Nolan looking to pass the guard.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nolan defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller looks winded!
Nolan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nolan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nolan has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Nolan stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
Nolan moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Nolan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nolan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nolan throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to roll over but Nolan keeps him under control.
Nolan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nolan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Nolan has control of the leg.
Nolan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nolan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nolan has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nolan wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nolan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller working for a triangle but Nolan defends it easily.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nolan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Nolan defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nolan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin Nolan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nolan pinned against the cage. Nolan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nolan gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nolan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nolan misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Miller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nolan sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Nolan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nolan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nolan tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nolan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Nolan in his guard.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nolan postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller keeping moving, preventing Nolan from controlling successfully.
Miller keeping full guard, as Nolan tries to pass.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nolan passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to buck Nolan off but Nolan is having none of it.
Miller is still trying to improve position.
Nolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nolan.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nolan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miller has a hand on Nolan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nolan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nolan wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Nolan's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Nolan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nolan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nolan scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Nolan's attempts to control the action.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nolan wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nolan.
Nolan controlling his opponent.
Nolan prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Nolan controlling from the full mount.
Nolan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin Nolan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Nolan is defending well.
Nolan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan has Miller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nolan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miller tumbling to the mat - Nolan dives into Miller's guard.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nolan has picked Miller up and slammed him! Miller can't keep hold of the triangle and Nolan manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Nolan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nolan prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miller tries to buck Nolan off but Nolan is having none of it.
Nolan trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Nolan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nolan off and has taken his back!
Miller avoiding Nolan 's attempts to control his hands.
Miller doesn't have the hooks in and Nolan manages to turn into his guard.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oisin Nolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sergio Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan controlling the action here.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nolan defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller has an active guard here but Nolan has managed to pass into half guard.
Nolan is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Nolan has control of the leg.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Nolan stands up out of the half guard.
Nolan tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nolan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Nolan is now in Miller's guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Nolan from controlling successfully.
Miller has his foot on Nolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nolan works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Nolan pushes his legs off easily.
Miller has an active guard here but Nolan has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller is staying active underneath Nolan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nolan is controlling the pace.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Nolan sits in half guard.
Oisin Nolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oisin Nolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nolan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oisin Nolan!
Sergio Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss is tough, but it's not the end. It's just part of the journey. I’m more determined than ever to reach my goals.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adan Washington (ranked 4662 p4p, 3866 weight class) and Alfred Shipley (ranked 474 p4p, 409 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adan Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfred Shipley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington scores with a nice right hand.
Shipley throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shipley throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Shipley lands a nice shot to the body.
Alfred Shipley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Shipley misses with an uppercut
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends Shipley toppling to the canvas! Shipley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!
Shipley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shipley cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Shipley is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
A slow jab from Shipley misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shipley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shipley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Shipley seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Shipley. Beautiful body shot.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Shipley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Shipley.
Washington drops Shipley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shipley looks back up at him and smiles so Washington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shipley throws a big shot that misses.
Shipley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a huge left! Shipley is in big trouble! He's backing up but Washington isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shipley from any more damage. A dominating finish by Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Washington!
In his post fight interview, Adan Washington 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 Gherman Cornouhov (ranked 2971 p4p, 3364 weight class) and Joey Dibiassi (ranked 280 p4p, 310 weight class). Cornouhov's entrance music is ULTRAKILL - The World Looks Red. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gherman Cornouhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dibiassi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibiassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cornouhov tries to clinch but Dibiassi is having none of it.
Dibiassi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi with a hook.
Cornouhov misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to clinch up but Dibiassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dibiassi there.
Cornouhov moves in looking to clinch but Dibiassi pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Cornouhov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiassi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gherman Cornouhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dibiassi cracks a nice hook into Cornouhov's ribs.
Dibiassi is looking to chop away at Cornouhov's legs.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Cornouhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dibiassi lands with a hook. Cornouhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cornouhov misses with a left hand
and Dibiassi counters with a left to the body.
Cornouhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cornouhov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cornouhov looks to clinch
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dibiassi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dibiassi is out of range.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornouhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cornouhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov misses with a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cornouhov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dibiassi! But no joy.
Cornouhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dibiassi's sensitive parts.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornouhov but Cornouhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dibiassi circles away.
Dibiassi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dibiassi lands a lovely overhand right.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dibiassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cornouhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornouhov wants to clinch.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick from Cornouhov lands but Dibiassi takes it in his stride.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cornouhov misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov is looking to chop away at Dibiassi's legs.
Dibiassi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dibiassi throws a nice looking combination but Cornouhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov avoids a kick to the body.
Cornouhov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornouhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cornouhov tries to work over Dibiassi's front leg with a kick but Dibiassi checks it.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi cracks Cornouhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dibiassi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cornouhov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cornouhov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dibiassi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dibiassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cornouhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dibiassi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cornouhov. Cornouhov obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Dibiassi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornouhov ducks right into an uppercut from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
and Cornouhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Dibiassi blocks the low kick.
Cornouhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Cornouhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
Dibiassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Dibiassi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Dibiassi tries to throw a body punch but Cornouhov avoids it by throwing Dibiassi back against the cage.
Dibiassi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dibiassi slows down the pace here.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornouhov avoids it.
Dibiassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Dibiassi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov misses with an uppercut.
Dibiassi swinging wildly here.
Dibiassi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornouhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dibiassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dibiassi checks it well.
A punch combination from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi throws a looping overhand right but Cornouhov ducks down to avoid it.
Cornouhov misses with a low kick.
Dibiassi looks to land a left hand but Cornouhov moved out of range nicely.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dibiassi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dibiassi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornouhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cornouhov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dibiassi throws a leg kick but Cornouhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cornouhov feints and then cracks Dibiassi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dibiassi down.
Cornouhov throws a lazy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cornouhov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 Cornouhov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi moves in close and cracks Cornouhov with a massive right hand! Cornouhov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dibiassi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Dibiassi!
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Zimmerman (ranked 5361 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Ashton Ribeiro (ranked 510 p4p, 323 weight class). Zimmerman comes to the cage accompanied by El Paso Del Gigante. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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259
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rowan Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman thumps Ribeiro with a low kick.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a big head kick but Ribeiro shrugs it off.
Oooooh!!! Zimmerman has knocked Ribeiro down with a huge combo! Zimmerman steps away and waves a wobbly Ribeiro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ribeiro is rocked!
It looks like Ashton Ribeiro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zimmerman! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
An out of breath Rowan Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Draymond Green (ranked 3865 p4p, 2503 weight class) and Daichi Tanaka (ranked 342 p4p, 238 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151
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145
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draymond Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daichi Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Tanaka manages to retain guard.
Tanaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Green stacks Tanaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Green!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka!
Tanaka is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green has hold of Tanaka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tanaka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Green looking to control but Tanaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green get's back to his feet.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Tanaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tanaka manages to mount him!
Tanaka controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka lands a big elbow.
Tanaka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Green because Tanaka loaded up on that one.
Tanaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
Tanaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka content just to control the position here.
Tanaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daichi Tanaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Tanaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
Tanaka trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Green pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tanaka 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 referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tanaka is in Green's guard.
Tanaka passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to sweep but Tanaka has passed to side control!
Green wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is dominant here and he's now got Green's back!
Tanaka is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Green knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Green for a finish.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Green pushed the leg off.
Green is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has good solid back control here.
Tanaka gets his hands free as Green looks to control.
Tanaka lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tanaka.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Green right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Tanaka 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!
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Green tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tanaka manages to circle out of the way.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tanaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green controls Tanaka momentarily but Tanaka frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green is looking for a kimura but Tanaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Green wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green gets a clinch.
Green jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Green keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Green wants to stand up but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka postures up.
Daichi Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tanaka swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daichi Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daichi Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Schlitz Mahpants Jr (ranked 3043 p4p, 2504 weight class) and James Xu (ranked 277 p4p, 234 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Xu's choice of entrance music: Tommy Richman - MILLION DOLLAR BABY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schlitz Mahpants Jr!
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, James Xu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahpants Jr lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahpants Jr. Xu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xu misses with a right hand
and Mahpants Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Xu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahpants Jr.
Xu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahpants Jr manages to avoid it.
Jab from Xu.
Xu throws the left hand but Mahpants Jr avoids the punch easily.
As Xu backs away, Mahpants Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mahpants Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xu lands a slapping body shot.
Mahpants Jr slips under a jab.
Xu misses with an uppercut
and Mahpants Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahpants Jr slips a jab from Xu.
Mahpants Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahpants Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xu is able to avoid easily.
Xu misses with a shot to the body
and Mahpants Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xu's corner calls for a 1-2. Xu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahpants Jr lands with a cross.
Xu looks to throw the jab but Mahpants Jr is out of range.
Mahpants Jr throwing a counter right hand but Xu manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xu misses the target.
Mahpants Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xu swings widly with a right hand
and Mahpants Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xu scores with a nice strike.
Xu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahpants Jr counters with a good low kick that Xu was not able to check.
Xu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James Xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahpants Jr lands a big head kick that sends Xu to the canvas! Mahpants Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlitz Mahpants Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Rios (ranked 3383 p4p, 2593 weight class) and Triston Santos (ranked 303 p4p, 254 weight class). Triston Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malakai Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Triston Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios scores with a nice body kick.
Rios lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Santos sends Rios crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santos is motioning to the referee to let Rios up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rios is rocked!
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!
A head kick misses from Rios.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Rios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Santos points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rios wakes up just in time to hear Santos thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Triston Santos!
Triston Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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